job announcement: San Francisco Organizer at CDWC

Organization Description

The California Domestic Workers Coalition (CDWC) is a coalition of grassroots domestic worker organizations and their supporters from the labor, faith, domestic employer, women and other grassroots communities, who are working to advance the rights of domestic workers. Domestic workers make all other work possible. They are the housecleaners, nannies, caregivers, cooks, and gardeners who care for our loved ones and our homes. In California, there are approximately 300,000 domestic workers. An estimated 2 million households hire workers to support their everyday lives – yet domestic work is too often undervalued and invisibilized. We have come together as a statewide network to build the leadership and political power of domestic workers and to ensure that statewide laws and agencies protect domestic workers from abuse. Finally, we work to inspire all Californians to uphold the dignity of domestic workers inside and outside of our homes.

About the San Francisco Organizer

CDWC is looking for a San Francisco Organizer to lead advocacy and rights implementation campaigns, programs, and special projects in San Francisco, ensuring that we continue to build local political power, leadership, and collaboration with our local coalition members,  partners, and networks. The San Francisco Organizer is key to the success of our local organizing and statewide movement-building for CDWC. They will oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of our SF-based annual tactical plan. The San Francisco Organizer will be supervised by the CDWC’s Campaigns Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Base-building and Movement-building

• Collaborate with CDWC Director and Campaigns Manager to develop strategy, lead and hold the big picture vision for campaign, basebuilding and leadership development, political education and action strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area. 
• Build the capacity and support the development of strategy for domestic worker organizers and leaders to grow the base of organized domestic workers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Work in close partnership with coalition staff team and affiliate organizers to build campaign goals and strategies that support the leadership of domestic workers to lead the transformation of the industry at a local, municipal scale, and make positive changes to the issues that most impact their lives. 
• Oversee the development, implementation and assessment of the Coalition’s SF-based annual priorities. Track progress towards annual and multi-year goals and identify and address any areas of support or realignment. 
• Manage CDWC outreach and base-building tracking and orientations to the coalition alongside member leaders.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and represent CDWC in local alliances and coalitions. 
• In close collaboration with the Campaigns Manager and Education and Outreach Program Manager, develop educational, outreach and training materials.
• Support San Francisco based case inquiries and work with volunteers, affiliate organizers, and member leaders to provide case intakes for workers that reach out to the coalition
• Support with Social Media campaigns for San Francisco-based digital and visibility strategies.

Advocacy and Campaigns

• Convene monthly meetings for San Francisco-based domestic worker and employer organizations to see through the implementation of the San Francisco Paid Sick Leave ordinance.
• In close collaboration with the CDWC Director and Campaigns Manager, build relationships and serve as liaison with the Board of Supervisors, Office of Labor Standards & Enforcement, Office of Economic Workforce Development. 
• Coordinate the development of content of awareness-raising, outreach and education materials on the new municipal Paid Sick Leave ordinance.
• Monitor & share updates on relevant policies, protections, tools benefitting domestic workers
• Coordinate campaigns with employer strategies alongside organizations that have an employer member base.
• Organize local lobby days including recruitment of members to give testimony or attend, training of lobby captains, coordination of lobby visits with local offices, and collection of reports.
• Mobilize and lead field strategies during intensive campaign peaks
• Manage Letters of Support (for the Coalition and for our allies)

City Contract Management

• Manage the SF Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development contract deliverables for conducting outreach and education for domestic workers and employers in San Francisco. 
• Convene meetings with the contract collaborative to develop program goals, track progress, facilitate best practices exchange and conduct evaluations.
• Work with affiliate organization organizing staff to ensure that we are utilizing the contract toward the broader goals of the coalition in lifting up the dignity and leadership of San Francisco’s domestic workers.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Strong preference for someone who has experience in organizing in the San Francisco political landscape.
• Understand the issues facing low-wage workers and immigrant communities as well as a demonstrated commitment to the leadership of immigrant working women and women of color, economic and social justice, and racial and gender equity. 
• Experience leading grassroots organizing campaigns, including but not limited to statewide campaigns, political advocacy, immigrants rights and labor related issues. 
• Dedication and ability to work flexible hours
• Bilingual; excellent oral and written communication in English and either Spanish or Filipino/Tagalog. 
• Detail oriented, self motivated and proven ability to work independently, and has excellent time-management skills. 
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational skills and ability to work well with diverse groups and populations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, Google apps

Salary range

$60,000-65,000 per year DOE, plus full benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position at 40 hours per week. It includes an extensive benefit package, including health plan, dental plan, accident and life insurance, as well as support to cover commute costs and medical co-pays and employer contributions to a 401k plan after the first year of service. Our workplace culture prioritizes self-care and making time for family/community. 

The position will be hybrid-remote based in the Bay Area. The selected candidate will be expected to attend in-person events and meetings. 

Application Process

Send resume, cover letter in Spanish or Tagalog and English and three references to info@cadomesticworkers.org. Note job title in the email subject line. No phone calls please!

This position is open until filled.

California Domestic Workers Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.  People of color, women, immigrants, youth, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply!