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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">The Opportunity</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Essie Justice Group (Essie) is a powerful community of women and gender nonconforming people with incarcerated loved ones, working to dismantle the US incarceration system—the most egregious driver of racial and gender injustice today. Our community includes cisgender and transgender women, formerly incarcerated people, elders, and young people across California and beyond.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">After eleven years of building an active membership across California and beyond, Essie is deepening its base-building and leadership development strategies with the 1 in 4 women with incarcerated loved ones to propel bold decarceration agendas across the nation. We seek to transform the criminal legal system and create a Black feminist future rooted in care, equity, community safety, and liberation. </span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">In a period of continued organizational growth, Essie seeks a</span><br><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">people-oriented, adaptable, and highly motivated Community Organizer to help us implement campaigns to upend systems of control and confinement. </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The person filling this position believes deeply in people power and is passionate about supporting the leadership development of those most impacted by the criminal legal system. The Community Organizer is a key member of Essie’s team, responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of our organizing programs and campaigns. This role involves recruiting and engaging members, helping them participate in programs, committees, and campaign activities, and supporting their growth into leadership roles. The Community Organizer assists with campaign tactics such as press events and meetings with elected officials, helps track member participation and retention trends, and contributes to outreach efforts like canvassing and phone banking. They also provide logistical support for meetings and events, help produce member- and partner-facing materials, and support staff in maintaining strong relationships with community allies—all in ways that reflect Essie’s values of care, equity, and empowerment.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">Core Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Member Recruitment and Retention: </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support the recruitment of women with incarcerated loved ones to join Essie’s membership and help maintain an engaged, welcoming community.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in recruiting new members and stewarding participation of existing members in Essie's programming and campaign tactics, tracking participation and turnout goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in stewarding participation of existing members in Essie’s programs and campaign activities, tracking participation and turnout goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Help monitor member retention trends and suggest strategies to improve engagement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Learn members’ strengths, stories, and interests to support their leadership development through committee participation and other opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in organizing meetings and gatherings in ways that are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with Essie’s values.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Help identify and reduce barriers to member participation through logistical support and problem-solving.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Member Activation &amp; Campaign Engagement: </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist with implementing campaign activities, such as direct actions, rallies, press events, or meetings with elected officials, following the campaign strategy.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support members in planning and executing campaign activities and help prepare them for public speaking or advocacy opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Participate in canvassing, phone banking, and other outreach efforts to engage the community and grow membership.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Help produce member- and partner-facing communications and materials.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support staff in maintaining relationships with select partners and community allies.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Who We’re Looking For </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Ideal Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">2-3 years of experience in organizing (community-based, issue-based, electoral, and/or labor); previous experience in decarceration advocacy is a strong plus.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Commitment to supporting the leadership of women and gender expansive people with incarcerated loved ones and our families. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent time-management, organizational, and event-planning skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Effective writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Track record as a collaborative team player who excels in managing multiple projects and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and non-traditional work environment. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Adept with Mac operating systems, Google Suite, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Commitment to the beliefs and values of Essie with a demonstra</span><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">ted passion for progressive politics, specifically in gender justice, race justice, and ending mass incarceration.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; 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You relish strong work plans and time management tools to support your and the project’s success. You anticipate needs and take initiative to address them. “I persist despite obstacles” is one of your mottos.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #141414; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Discernment and honesty we can trust. </span><span style=\"color: #141414; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You are a thoughtful team member who acts in alignment with your integrity and are unfailingly trustworthy. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #141414; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Committed to evolution.</span><span style=\"color: #141414; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And, you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #141414; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Uplifting and additive.</span><span style=\"color: #141414; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a positive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">The Position</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Community Organizer is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. This position is supervised by the Senior Manager on the Membership &amp; Organizing team. The salary for this position is between </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">$70,000- $74,000, </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">depending on experience, with full medical, dental, and vision benefits, an optional 401(k), a substantial vacation package, and a monthly personal wellness stipend. The position is based in Essie’s Los Angeles office. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold\">To Apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Please address a personal, specific, and thoughtful cover letter to the “Essie Hiring Committee” and submit along with a resume through our hiring portal (</span><a href=\"https://essiejusticegroup.bamboohr.com/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">https://essiejusticegroup.bamboohr.com/jobs</span></a><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">). Your resume tells us what you can do; your cover letter should tell us who you are and why you want to work with Essie.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Essie Justice Group provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. Essie does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles,</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Essie values and specifically seeks applicants who are people with incarcerated loved ones; formerly incarcerated people; people of color; women; queer, transgender, gender expansive, and gender fluid people. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, performance assessment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About Essie Justice Group</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Essie Justice Group is a non profit organization of women with incarcerated loved ones taking on the rampant injustices created by mass incarceration. Our award-winning Healing to Advocacy Model brings women together to heal, build collective power, and drive social change. </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Essie is</span><a href=\"https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7027166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Great Place to Work-Certified™</span></a><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> by Great Place to Work.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Learn more at </span><a href=\"http://www.essiejusticegroup.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">www.essiejusticegroup.org</span></a><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">. </span></p>",
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