Community Organizing Fellowship
The Community Organizing fellows will work with the Council Office’s Organizing and Civic Engagement Team to support outreach and organizing efforts in the District. Fellows will gain community organizing skills by canvassing door-to-door in CD13 to educate community members on a range of issues and identifying leaders in the community for recruitment and training. They will develop a basic understanding of the tactics and strategies of community organizing as well as city politics, key issues in the district, and know-your-rights knowledge for tenants, immigrants, and workers. The fellows will also work collaboratively with other teams in the City Council office, and will get first-hand understanding of city politics and government work. To apply, click here.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct direct outreach to community members and tenants by going door to door
- Identify leaders in the community through 1:1 conversations and house visits
- Learn the ins and outs of community organizing
- Conduct regular phone banks to community members to inform them of key issues in the neighborhood, new programs and resources available to them, and new initiatives from the city or the council office
- Participate in key mobilizations, meetings, and activities
- Work collaboratively with the CD13 Community Organizing Project organizers
- Participate in other city council activities, including meetings at city hall, team briefings, etc.
- Attend a mandatory orientation and training
- Must be professional and represent the Council Office in a positive light
- Maintain organization and accuracy when canvassing or maintaining their materials
- Must be able to use a cellphone and Google Form response tracker
- Confidence talking to tenants, workers, etc. at the door
- Canvassers must be prepared to complete light physical activities such as standing or walking for long periods of time
The ideal candidate:
- Between the Ages 18-26
- Enrolled in a community college or 4-year university
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as ability to connect with diverse people, always maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Residency in the City of Los Angeles
- Have Valid CA Drivers License
- Valid Work Authorization
- Fluency in English and one other language (Spanish, Korean, Thai, Armenian, or Tagalog) preferred.
The internship is up to 500 hours with a pay of $22.28 an hour. To apply, click here.
The City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity or any other protected background.