Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position

CHIRLA is hiring a temporary Climate Justice Advocate in Los Angeles, CA, to support community-based research, outreach, and education initiatives at the intersection of Immigration and Climate Justice. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, engaging with affected residents, facilitating workshops, and developing educational materials. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, commitment to social justice, and Spanish fluency. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is required.
JOB POSTING – Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy.


CHIRLA organizes and serves individuals, institutions, and coalitions to build power, transform public opinions, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights. Guided by power, love, and vision of our community, CHIRLA embraces and drives progressive social change.


POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Climate Justice Advocate on a temporary basis who will support the implementation of community-based research, outreach, and education initiatives advancing advocacy efforts in the intersection of Immigration Justice and Climate Justice. The crises faced by working-class and immigrant communities is multifaceted, this role contributes to CHIRLA’s strategy to integrate climate adaptation, housing justice, and immigrant inclusion.


The Advocate will play a key role in engaging in climate impacted individuals, generating community-informed data, and supporting policy development efforts.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Community-Based Research & Data Analysis



Utilize Salesforce, Google Forms, or Microsoft Forms to create bilingual community surveys that gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Once the survey is prepared, conduct field outreach at events, community spaces, or through door-to-door efforts
Coordinate a team of volunteers and community members to collect survey responses. After gathering the data, process the survey results. Analyze the survey and focus group data and produce summary memos
Translate the findings into actionable insights that are relevant to policy development

Community Outreach & Engagement

Engage with residents across Los Angeles County affected by climate change
Assist in recruiting participants for workshops and focus groups
Foster relationships to increase participation in advocacy efforts
Facilitate the recruitment of participants for climate justice educational workshops

Community Education & Program Implementation

Facilitate educational workshops and focus groups
Develop accessible educational materials
Assist in planning and executing scenario planning sessions at climate-focused events (e.g., LA Climate Week)
Support coalition meetings and coordination with partner organizations

Communications & Content Development

Create social media toolkits and outreach materials
Develop presentations, flyers, and infographics for community education. Draft policy summaries and briefing materials
Produce short educational content such as explainer videos and infographics

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

At least bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent related experience
Demonstrated commitment to climate justice, housing justice, and/or immigrant rights
Spanish fluency or high proficiency is required as the job requires communications with parents in the Spanish language
Flexibility is required based on the needs of the organization. The position will involve some evening and weekend work
Computer literacy: word processing, internet navigation, and other work-related applications
Travel within Los Angeles County Required
Excellent research and policy development skills
Able to create and maintain good working relationships with staff, community partner organizations and community meetings

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POSITION:
Climate Justice Advocate – Temporary Position
Salary & Benefits:
$70,304


FLSA Classification:
Exempt, full-time temporary, regular


Classification:
CHIRLA recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with AFSCME Local 4501. This position is
not
included in CHIRLA’s bargaining unit and covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.


REPORTS TO:
Director of Climate Justice


LOCATION:
Headquarters, Los Angeles


CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION:
Position will remain open until filled.


CHIRLA is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and administers all terms and conditions of employment, including recru