Grassroots Organizer — Housing, Immigrant Rights & Civic Action

JCI Empresarios La Paz; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Paid holidays

Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

PACT Santa Clara County is seeking a Community Organizer to build grassroots leadership across congregations and communities. You will recruit, train, and coach leaders to drive housing, immigration, public safety, education, and voter engagement campaigns.

The role requires frequent local travel, evening meetings, and weekend work. Candidates should have a BA/BS, 2–3+ years in organizing, experience with immigrant communities, strong relationship skills, and a commitment to racial equity.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience
• 2-3+ years of community organizing, labor organizing, or related field experience
• Experience working in low-income or immigrant communities
• Strong relational skills and ability to build trust across diverse communities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and institutional analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to racial equity and social justice
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (required)

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coach community and faith leaders to build and sustain local organizing committees
• Conduct listening campaigns to identify community priorities
• Hold at least 15 one-to-one relational meetings per week
• Develop leaders’ skills in strategy, public action, and civic engagement
• Prepare leaders to engage effectively with public officials and institutions
• Support issue campaigns related to housing, immigration, criminal justice, education, and civic participation
• Collaborate with staff to plan actions, research, and negotiations
• Participate in local, state, and national campaigns through PICO California and Faith in Action
• Track data, document outcomes, and support evaluation processes
• Contribute to fundraising, communications, and organizational development
• Engage in ongoing professional development with supervisors and peers
• Participate in staff trainings and cohort learning opportunities

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong relational skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Ability to manage multiple projects

Commitment to racial equity and social

Valid driver’s license

Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Experience in community organizing

Education

BA/BS or equivalent work experience

Job description

PACT Santa Clara County is seeking a Community Organizer to build grassroots leadership across congregations and communities. You will recruit, train, and coach leaders to drive housing, immigration, public safety, education, and voter engagement campaigns.

The role requires frequent local travel, evening meetings, and weekend work. Candidates should have a BA/BS, 2–3+ years in organizing, experience with immigrant communities, strong relationship skills, and a commitment to racial equity.