Job Openings:
1. Community Organizer, Richmond: full time
DEPARTMENT: Program
EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Northern California Program Director
PAY GRADE: $32,500
EFFECTIVE DATE: Presently Still Open
Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is an environmental health and social justice non-profit
organization that seeks to achieve environmental health & justice by building grassroots power in and
with communities of color and low-income communities.
CBE’s unique three-part strategy provides grassroots organizing, strategic research and legal advocacy
to urban communities disproportionately impacted by industrial pollution. CBE directly equips residents
impacted by the industrial pollution with the tools to transform their immediate environment.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Richmond Community Organizer will be responsible for maintaining and expanding CBE’s
membership base in the West Contra Costa County city of Richmond, particularly the refinery/industry
fence-line communities in the Richmond area. The Richmond Community Organizer is expected to
develop and maintain liaisons with grassroots leaders and allies, conduct educational outreach,
advance leadership and membership development and lead grassroots campaigns. The Richmond
Community Organizer will be primarily focused on Richmond campaigns, and will also work on other
West County programs. CBE strongly encourages interested residents of Richmond to apply.
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS
• Must have strong people skills, be community friendly and have the ability to engage a broad
spectrum of people representing various social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, organization and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must have strong time-management skills.
• Ability to ensure a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to understand and navigate in a complex political environment.
• Ability to work in a manner that complies with organizational standards and policies.
EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIRMENTS
• Requires previous organizing experience in grassroots communities, labor or youth organizing.
• Solid understanding of Environmental Justice and commitment to long-term social change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking/presentation experience.
• Conversational Spanish language ability highly desired.
• A valid driver’s license, driver’s insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
BENEFITS AND SALARY
• Salary is currently $32,500.
• Benefits include health, dental and holistic with excellent vacation policy and sick leave.
TO APPLY
Send résumé with cover letter and include three professional references with phone numbers.
Send email to ashepard@cbecal.org and/or mail to the address below:
Communities for a Better Environment
Attn. Amanda Shepard/ (per Northern California Program Director)
1440 Broadway Ste. 701
Oakland, Ca 94612
CBE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of every age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and disability status that are committed to Environmental Justice.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities:
Please contact our Program Directors for more information:
Carla Perez, Northern California Program Director, at cperez@cbecal.org or 510-302-0430 x 11
Yuki Kidokoro, Southern California Program Director, at yuki@cbecal.org or 323-826-9771 x 105
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