ABOUT US: InnerCity Struggle (ICS) is a transformational and intergenerational movement that builds community power to advance justice, life opportunities, and dignity in the Eastside of Los Angeles. Our vision is for the Eastside of Los Angeles to be a thriving, multigenerational, and civically engaged community that ensures racial justice, a quality education, an equitable economy, and a healthy built environment for residents most impacted by systemic injustices. ICS organizes youth and families in Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, City Terrace, El Sereno, and Lincoln Heights.
InnerCity Struggle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
WE'RE HIRING!
United Students Site Organizer
Full-Time Position
Deadline to Apply: 01/27/23
JOB DESCRIPTION: The US Site Organizer would be responsible for effectively coordinating the United Students club at (2) Eastside high schools, which requires advanced organizing skills to facilitate school-change campaigns. We are looking for someone with previous experience facilitating and coordinating youth leadership training and a track record of effective base-building.
Submit your cover letter and resume to: Steven Ortega at [email protected]
Please include “Site Organizer Position - First & Last Name” in the subject line of your email. The cover letter must address why you are interested in the position and what strengths you would bring to the organization
Please see the job description for more details.
Brothers, Sons, Selves (BSS) Coalition Director
Full-Time Position | Salary Range $75,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience
Deadline to Apply: 12/16/22
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis
JOB DESCRIPTION: The BSS Director will collaborate with the anchor organizations (InnerCity Struggle, Community Coalition, and Khmer Girls in Action) and coalition leaders to oversee the administration, organizing, campaigns, funder relationships, and strategic plan of the coalition. Other duties include: representation of the coalition to external audiences, participating in the education and juvenile justice landscape, and identifying and prospecting funding sources to ensure the coalition’s sustainability.
Submit your cover letter and resume to: Jelani Hendrix at [email protected]
Please include “BSS Director Position - First & Last Name” in the subject line of your email. The cover letter must address why you are interested in the position and what strengths you would bring to the organization
Please see the job description for more details.
Familias Unidas Coordinator
Full-Time Position | $62,400 annual salary
Deadline to Apply: 12/16/22
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Familias Unidas Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Familias Unidas component by overseeing and providing support for parent organizers, interns, and volunteers. The Familias Unidas Parent Coordinator will oversee base building and parent leadership strategies as well as being an active participant in key coalition spaces.
Submit your cover letter and resume to: Daniel Jimenez, Director of Community Organizing at [email protected]
Please include “Familias Unidas Coordinator - Position- First & Last Name” in the subject line of your email. The cover letter must address why you are interested in the position and what strengths you would bring to the organization
Please see the job description for more details.
Director of Development
Full-Time Position
Position open until filled
JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will spearhead development efforts as InnerCity Struggle (ICS) continues to grow. This is a new position in the organization and a great opportunity for a seasoned fundraiser and a creative self-starter to take a leadership role in support of ICS’s mission. The Director of Development will create and implement a comprehensive strategic approach that grows ICS’s nearly $3 million annual budget while strengthening the organization’s overall fundraising capacity. The Director of Development will work closely with the organization’s Management Team and the Board of Directors to implement key objectives in the organization’s new Strategic Plan, including Implementing a Major Donor Strategy, Building Capacity for a Membership Structure, Deepening ICS’s Special Event Strategy, and Increasing Board and Staff Capacity to Fundraise.
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references to Brigette Plascencia - [email protected]
Please see the job description for more details.