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Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work. 

What You’ll Do

The Associate Strategist, Commercials Organizing is responsible for developing and participating in activities, initiatives and projects that have strategic value to SAG-AFTRA’s Commercial Organizing Campaign, which grows member work opportunities in the commercial industry by: increasing and strengthening performer solidarity; providing information, education and support to performers and other industry stakeholders; identifying potentially impactful industry shifts and trends.

(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)

• Broad performer outreach and relationship building in Los Angeles, in order to strengthen performer solidarity and activate and engage performers in ongoing campaign activities.
• Support and training of staff and appropriate member leaders and activists across the country on outreach, community building and effective messaging.
• Creation and implementation of educational and promotional literature in coordination with the National Director and other colleagues.
• Collection and analysis of information related to advertising and connected industries and workers.
• Thoughtful and strategic engagement with advertising industry stakeholders. 
• Development and management of Commercials Organizing initiatives, events and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
• Significant experience with organizing and/or community building, and knowledge of organizing techniques.
• Experience in project development and management, ability to devise and drive to successful completion both short term and long term projects.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Understanding of the entertainment and advertising industry. 
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dynamic communicator, able to clearly and effectively articulate key messages to colleagues, performers, industry professionals and others, orally and in writing.
• Creative and inventive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment where energetic, honest engagement is encouraged.
• Available and willing to work outside of traditional work hours and on weekends, as needed, and to travel to such locations and with such frequency as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary.

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

( The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3 + years of related experience
• Experience in union organizing, community organizing, and/or campaign management

 PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

• Experience working for a labor organization
• Experience working with performers and/or other media professionals
• Experience in the entertainment and/or advertising industries a plus

What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• The annual salary for this position is $80,603.00 along with excellent employee benefits and perks.
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan 
• Employee discounts and perks

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 100 staff working at nine facilities across San Diego County.

The Center has a long and rich history of organizing community electoral power through our ever-growing civic engagement and advocacy program. Through advocacy, civic engagement, and coalition building, The Center works to promote LGBTQ health and wellness, fight homophobia, transphobia, and racism, and advance human rights by amplifying the voices of our LGBTQ community and families, especially those who remain most marginalized -- youth, seniors, those experiencing homelessness and poverty, communities of color, those living with HIV, and immigrants. A core value of The Center is that the health and wellness of our community cannot thrive without strong advocacy and community power.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement, the Community Organizing and Power Building Specialist performs various duties related to supporting, coordinating, and implementing The Center's community organizing, engagement, empowerment, and advocacy efforts. In partnership with the Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing and the Chief Impact Officer, this position will advance LGBTQ+ internal and external organizing priorities while leading digital organizing and grassroots campaigns. In partnership with the Chief Impact Officer, this position will also coordinate the strategy and execution of The Center's LGBTQ+ political power campaigns.

The Community Organizing and Power Building Specialist is an emerging leader able to:

• Lead on-the-ground organizing and implementation of The Center's civic engagement campaigns and activities.
• Coordinate closely with their colleagues to coordinate and implement The Center's community engagement and empowerment strategies that align with and contribute to the agency's strategic plan goals.
• Contribute to The Center's growth to build a deeper impact of our advocacy and civic engagement goals.
• Represent The Center externally at movement building efforts, coalition tables, and community events.

This position will work closely with the Chief Impact Officer and Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement to achieve short-term and long-term civic engagement, organizing, and LGBTQ+ power building goals in alignment with the mission and vision of The Center.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Organizing and Building Community Power:

Internal

• Work with Political Data Inc. (PDI) to manage, track, and analyze voter data to inform campaign performance.
• Collaborate with The Center's Communications and Marketing team to develop branded organizing and outreach materials.
• Produce post-campaign reports tracking work outcomes and political impact for multiple audiences.
• Lead the implementation of the Fierce Advocacy and Civic Engagement (FACE) Volunteer Team to build and sustain a reliable volunteer base that can be mobilized around The Center's power building initiatives.
• Design and deliver training for FACE Volunteer onboarding that is based in community organizing principles and mobilization efforts.
• Maintain and monitor the FACE volunteer email list to keep volunteers updated on latest program developments and civic engagement volunteer opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and manage FACE volunteers to ensure overall goals are met, with active support and input from staff.
• Support the development and implementation of the Young Professionals Council (YPC) Academy program.
• In collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, serve as the co-liaison to the Veterans Wall of Honor Advisory Council and coordinate the annual Veterans Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on existing campaigns.
• Complete compliance reporting related to power building activities.
• When leading mobilization campaigns, report daily and weekly tallies on total volunteers canvassing and field activities.
• Coordinate strategies to increase voter engagement and voter turnout.
• Coordinate strategies to build a strong base of active LGBTQ+ community members. that can be mobilized around The Center's advocacy efforts.

External

• Lead the implementation of The Center's civic engagement strategy for nonpartisan campaigns, including but not limited to elections, census, redistricting, and expanding voter empowerment.
• Organize and mobilize the LGBTQ+ community to participate in various engagement efforts to influence the larger San Diego region.
• Engage volunteers by hosting regular FACE-branded social events.
• Serve as the point of contact for and process incoming outreach requests that align with the Public Affairs Department.
• Make recommendations on participation in civic engagement and advocacy opportunities.
• Represent The Center at external community events that align with the Public Affairs Department.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with external organizations.
• Coordinate the presence of The Center at major mobilizing events in the region that influence grassroots power building and community organizing.

Communications:

• Work with the Communications team to effectively communicate The Center's community organizing efforts to staff, donors, volunteers, and the San Diego LGBTQ+ community.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure The Center's organizing efforts are communicated through The Center's social media platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Minimum three (3) years of community organizing or civic engagement campaign experience, and minimum two (2) years of experience in an electoral campaign.
• Professional Skills: Demonstrated expertise or track record in at least two of the following areas:
  • Running field canvassing programs.
  • Leading community organizing trainings.
  • Engagement with grassroots organizations.
  • Engagement with elected officials and staff.
  • Community event planning.
  • Electoral campaigns.
  • Experience with PDI systems and tools.
  • Experience developing and implementing firewall policies and procedures in a C3/C4 setting.
  • Knowledge of California and San Diego County lobbying compliance laws.
  • Leading power building campaigns.
  • Serving LGBTQ+ communities or other marginalized populations.

• Personal Skills: Outgoing and personable. Familiarity with the LGBTQ+ communities and the work of The Center.
• Technology Skills: Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English.

preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: Experience with statewide or regional campaigns; formal training in community organizing, political science, or a related field.
• Professional Skills: Experience developing training curriculum; previous work with coalition building or cross-sector collaborations; familiarity with nonprofit compliance and campaign finance regulations in a C3/C4 structure.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish and English.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation : The pay range for this position is $29.42 - $30.30 and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Non-Exempt position.
• Benefits : The Center offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, a 401(k) retirement plan (with company match), employer paid medical coverage through on base plan with optional buy up medical plans available), voluntary dental and vision plan options, out-of-pocket optional coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children, full-time and part-time schedules, generous vacation and holiday benefits, and opportunities for promotion and advancement.

Please review the current job openings by clicking the button below. If you believe you possess the heart and skills for any of these (or any other) exciting job opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Instructions for how to apply are included in each job announcement. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBT Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Description

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At Top Tier Transitions, we provide expert senior relocation, downsizing, and estate management services to help families navigate life’s transitions with care, dignity, and efficiency. We are seeking compassionate, detail-oriented, and energetic individuals to join our growing team as Transition Specialists in the Chicagoland area.

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2. Live with Integrity - Clients entrust us with their most personal spaces and possessions. We act with discretion, reliability, and transparency at every step.