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Parent Organizer

POSITION: Parent Organizer (Full-time Temporary)

REPORTS TO: Director of Parent Organizing

LOCATION: Pomona, CA - in-person (with option for some virtual work hours)

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, Full-Time (40 hours)

HOURLY RATE: $30.00 per hour

BENEFITS: $1000/mo health insurance stipend + Vision, Dental, Accu./Chiro. & 1,000 for Employee Wellness & Development (available by reimbursement request) 

POSTING DATE: June 10, 2026. Vacant until filled. Desired start date: July 1, 2026.  

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ABOUT GENTE ORGANIZADA:

Gente Organizada (Gente) is a community-led social action non-profit organization based in Pomona whose mission is to organize to build intergenerational power and wellness for youth and immigrant families in Pomona. We use an asset-based approach to community organizing to partner with historically underrepresented immigrant populations to understand their rights and the power of community action. Gente builds upon the deep-rooted, unique cultural strengths that have helped immigrant communities survive for generations and increase capacities for these communities to not just survive but to truly thrive. To learn more, visit: genteorganizada.org

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POSITION SUMMARY:

To build a robust and engaged movement, Gente requires a strong base of parent organizers. Parents of color from low-income families continue to be marginalized and under-resourced, especially Black, Latine, and undocumented individuals in our communities.

 

Over the last year, these conditions have grown even worse as a result of the mounting economic crisis, and the amplification of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of hatred throughout the U.S. and in Southern California. Due to gaps in access brought on by systematic barriers in education, healthcare and other institutional failures, families continue to experience severe challenges in accessing health and wellness resources. These challenges are even more pronounced in economically-challenged cities, including Pomona.

 

The ideal candidate is an experienced community organizer, passionate about working with parents and youth, and invested in the community. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner, can work independently, and enjoys detail-oriented work. This position involves on-the-ground, frontline work as well as administrative functions and visioning.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Community Organizing and Partnerships

  • Actively work to educate, empower, and engage parent and youth members, community members, and other stakeholders

  • Conduct regular community outreach to recruit members to the organization and share our mission and programming opportunities with Pomona residents

  • Direct regular and consistent member and volunteer recruitment, asset mapping, and establishing community partnerships

  • Lead the development of a transformative housing campaign with time-specific plans with staff, members, and partners.

  • Facilitate a process to develop a community-centered coalition to advance the goals of Gente’s housing campaign in Pomona. 

  • Serve as liaison and advocate to students, parents, community members, and stakeholders

  • Represent Gente Organizada at meetings, presentations, community events, and coalitions

  • Support the planning and implementation of community care events designed to sustain membership engagement and wellness, as well as Strategic and Campaign Leadership

  • Co-facilitate with the Director of Parent Organizing decision-making and present proposals to social action groups to determine campaign strategy

  • Integrate member feedback into the organizing framework and strategy

  • Assist in the maintenance of Gente Organizada’s calendar of events and organizational databases,

  • Support campaigns in research and investigation for the purpose of strengthening campaign positions management and supervision

  • Lead staff meetings and develop collaborative work plans

  • Cultivate relationships with existing and new funders

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Media and Communications

  • Coordinate the documentation of parent organizing activities through photography and videography.

  • Manage and grow member communication and engagement channels. 

  • Maintain member database and texting system

  • Assist in recordkeeping and reports for community stakeholders and funders

  • Support Gente Organizada with grant reporting and different fundraising opportunities.  

  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Fluent in English & Spanish

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal

  • Group facilitation, problem-solving skills

  • Knowledgeable background in multimedia content development

  • Experience with grassroots organizing, direct actions, and campaign development

  • Genuine commitment and sensitivity to educational, community, and social justice issues

  • Commitment to RJ Practices for internal conflict resolution 

  • Respect for economic and cultural diversity and/or experience working with diverse groups

  • Must be an independent and adaptable worker

  • Must have reliable transportation with a clean driving record

  • Must be able to pass a background check and work with youth

  • Must be available to work weekends

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Connection to or familiarity with the Pomona community

  • Experience working with parents, or lived experience as a parent

  • Experience working with children & youth, elementary, middle school to college-aged

  • Knowledge in digital communications

  • Ability to manage and move projects, as well as manage relationships across organizations and teams

  • Ability and desire to stay plugged into what’s happening in social justice, mass media and popular culture

  • Experience in community organizing and/or youth development experience, including serving movement organizations, nonprofits or foundations and/or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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To apply, submit an application below with your resume and a brief cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

If you have any questions email: erocha@genteorganizada.org ​

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