Central Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy (CASE) is looking for a Community Organizer. CASE is a new nonprofit organization dedicated to improving conditions for working families in the Phoenix-metropolitan area. We bring together labor, community, academic, and political allies to foster economic opportunity and social change. CASE uses policy, research, and organizing to achieve our goals. We are committed to sustainable development and believe that quality jobs are the backbone of a healthy and vibrant community.

Community Organizers will be responsible for, among other things, building community contacts and coalitions to demonstrate support for worker, legislative, or community campaigns, as well as building political contacts and support for legislative issues in the Valley. Organizers will coordinate with worker organizing and contract campaigns, and work with staff from labor, community affiliates, and elected leaders. Travel will be required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license and car necessary.
• Experience with union organizing or collective bargaining campaigns a plus.
• Some familiarity with computers a plus.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong commitment to progressive social change and activist experience.
• Ability to travel; at times travel will be extensive.

Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply. Those who have worked in the past as community and union organizers, or who have strong activist backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.

How to apply: Email cover letter, resume and references to rsulkes@hotmail.com.