Community Organizer ()

We are looking for a part-time Community Organizer in Glenwood Springs. The organizer is responsible for building relationships and engaging Latino voters and community members to increase civic participation and voter turnout in local elections. This is a grassroots, community-facing role focused on outreach and voter engagement. This position works mostly Saturdays and Sundays.About Voces UnidasVoces Unidas' mission is to create a more equitable Western Colorado and central-mountain region where Latinas and Latinos are thriving, engaged and leading in our communities. We create opportunities where Latinas and Latinos advocate for themselves, actively participate in all civic institutions and take leadership roles in all decision-making tables. We are also building and growing our community's power and influence in the region.Based in Glenwood Springs, Voces Unidas has offices in Frisco and Denver. Voces Unidas includes four separate organizations, all working independently to accomplish the larger mission. Learn more at www.vocesunidas.org.DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesIdentify and engage grassroots Latino leaders at community events, local businesses, and church events.Build relationships within the Latino community to strengthen local civic engagement.Conduct phone banking and door knocking to increase Latino voter turnout in local elections.Regularly track outreach data and report weekly activities.Support additional organizing efforts as needed and other duties as assigned.RequirementsMust have access to a reliable carBilingual in Spanish and English requiredMust be able to work on weekends between 11 am - 4 pm and at least one weekday evening between 4-7 pmAvailable to work a minimum of 20 hours per weekPassion for community organizing and building Latino community powerStrong ability to influence and motivate othersOrganized and able to track data accuratelyPhysical and Schedule RequirementsAbility to walk for extended periods of time.Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.Flexibility to work during peak campaign periods.Compensation$25-$35 per hour, depending on experienceSalary