| AFSC/ Coloradans For Immigrant Rights Events: We’ll be marching with CPC at the Martin Luther King Marade, in support of the Racial Profiling Hotline! Monday, January 16, 2012 The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream Monument, Denver City Park (meet us at the Gandhi statue!) We will start our march with Know Your Rights Street Theater performed by Warriors Organizing and Rising in Denver (WORD) and spoken word poetry by Alex Landau.
Please contact Mu Son Chi (muson@progressivecoalition.org - 720.570.4908) with any questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/262680797128631/
Bringing the People to the Policy Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 10:00am – 12noon Coloradans For Immigrant Rights, a project of AFSC, offers a "Bringing the People to the Policy" Legislative Visits Training at AFSC's office in Denver. Come practice SUCCESSFUL & fruitful meetings with your legislators! Take some time to practice your talking points among friends! Are you hoping to visit with your legislator about immigrant justice this legislative session? Speaking with your policy makers can take a little practice! Get some feedback, offer some advice to others! This year make YOUR voice heard at the Capitol in support of immigrant rights. Articulate why immigrant rights matter to you and learn how to engage legislators to join us. We’ll provide snacks and child care! We’ll get you up to speed on upcoming legislation! And we’ll connect you with other people in YOUR district so you can visit as a team! Come be a part of using YOUR voice and privilege for immigrant rights! PLEASE RSVP to sfichtel@afsc.org with your address so we can figure out who your representatives are! Or call 303.623.3464. Also, please let us know if you will need child care. Location: AFSC Office, 901 W 14th Ave, Suite #7, Denver, CO Map & Directions: Google Maps https://www.facebook.com/events/252026381528307/
Be My Valentine? Sigue en español! Love Knows No Borders, No Walls! Feeling Artistic? You're invited to help us make one Valentine for each person unjustly detained in Aurora, Colorado at the GEO Immigrant Detention Facility. On your own, with your ESL class, with your faith community, at family dinner, with your student group, this is a great activity for reflection, meditation, and selfless creative expression. Feel free to join us the Tuesday before our February Vigil, January 31st, 5:30 - 7 at AFSC to finish up the 540 Valentines we'll be collecting. Last year we had extra heart felt Valentines, and were able to share them with Day Laborer, too. Regis Universtiy & CFIR present a very special vigil… Monday, February 6th from 6:00-7:00 pm at the ICE Detention Center at 30th & Peoria in Aurora, CO (be at AFSC at 5pm if you need a ride!) Bring a love poem or love letter for Justice to share OR a valentine for someone interned! If YOU know someone being detained at the Aurora Immigrant Detention Facility, please send us their name, A# & a message to jpiper@afsc.org and we’ll make them a personal Valentine from you! Please contact Jordan Garcia (jgarcia@afsc.org) or call 303.623.3464 for more information.
El Amor no conoce Fronteras ni Redes Si se está sintiendo artística, nos puede ayudar en hacer una carta de San Valentino para cada persona injustamente detenida en Aurora, Colorado en el Centro de Detención de GEO. Una buen actividad para refección, meditación y expresión creativa para escuelas, comunidades de fe, y grupos de estudiantes o en una cena familiar. O si quieres nos puede acompañar el martes antes de la vigilia de febrero, el martes 31 de enero de las 5:30 a 7 (@ AFSC) de la tarde para terminar los 540 cartas de San Valentino que estaremos colectando para nuestra gente detenida. El ano pasado tuvimos cartas extras que pudimos compartir con jornaleros también. No más a los corazones frías de ICE La Universidad de Regis y AFSC/CFIR presenta una vigilia muy especial… Lunes, 6 de febrero desde las 6:00 a 7:00 de la tarde en el Centro de Detención en 30th & Peoria en Aurora, CO (reúnase en la oficina de AFSC si quiere transporte) Traiga un poema o carta de amor para justicia o una carta de San Valentino para alguien quien está enterado en el centro. Necesitamos MUCHAS cartas! Traiga un amig@! Si Ud. conoce alguien quien está detenida en el Centro de Detención de Aurora, por favor mándenos su nombre, numero de “A” y su mensaje a jgarcia@afsc.org y nosotros le hacemos una carta de San Valentino personal de ti. Póngase en contacto con Jennifer Piper (jpiper@afsc.org) o llama 303.623.3464 para mas información.
Other Amazing Events Statewide: Cafe Cultura: Open mic, art, food, vendors, & community! VOLUNTEERS PLEASE ARRIVE AT 6:30pm :-) Note: Make sure to come early to sign up and get a good seat. As always, we welcome anybody who is willing to help in the organization of the event. WHEN: 2nd Fri. of every month (Jan. 13th, Feb. 10th, March 9th) --->Doors open w/ Vendors @ 7:00 pm & --->Show starts @ 7:30pm
WHERE: La Academia @ Denver Inner City Parish (9th ave & Galapago St)
WHAT: All ages Open Mic Night
Come express yourself creatively or just chill with your people
$3 donation (nobody turned away) Everyone is welcome! -January Features: ---->Hannabah Blue: Hannabah Blue is Dine', originally from Kirtland, NM. She is currently a Capacity Building Assistance Specialist at the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) where she coordinates technical assistance and HIV prevention interventions targeting Native women. Before coming to NNAAPC, Hannabah worked at NY1 News, a 24 hour news station in New York City. Ms. Blue has worked for the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, the Native American Club, and the School of Social Work - all at New York University, drawing attention to cultural diversity and issues affecting races. She also worked at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and CBS News on Logo. Lastly, Hannabah is a member of the Cafe Cultura Collective. ---->Zumba Lessions with Olga: Olga González was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and grew up in L.A. She has been living in Denver for the past 18 years. She is Otomi/Yaqui. She has been a certified ZUMBA Fitness Instructor for the past 3 years and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Native American Fitness Council. She also enjoys helping to promote the heath and well-being of our community as a parenting and healthy relationships consultant and facilitator at various community-based organizations. She believes that we can take control of our health and well-being and prevent disease through healthy eating, regular exercise, spirituality, and surrounding ourselves with positive people. She is married to Malik Robinson and is the mother of 2 beautiful daughters, Citlalmina (11 years old) and Ximalma (22 months). She is also a proud member of the Cafe Cultura Collective! ---->Black Mesa Colorado Caravan & Black Mesa Indigenous Support (Denver): The Black Mesa Colorado Caravan (BMCC) is the Denver area based group of grassroots, multi-racial and intergenerational volunteers and activists who work in conjunction with Black Mesa Indigenous Support (BMIS) to support the indigenous peoples of Black Mesa, Arizona in their struggle for Life and Land; a people who are targeted by & resist an injustice of large-scale coal mining operations and forced relocation policies of the US government. In the spring, fall and summer, volunteer work crews travel to Arizona to herd sheep, chop wood, haul water, work on maintenance and building projects and bring much needed supplies to elders and their families who live in remote regions without running water or electricity. We work by listening to the families we have created relationships with and assisting them with what they ask for.
www.blackmesacoloradocaravan.wordpress.com
or join us on Facebook Black Mesa Colorado Caravan and Black Mesa Indigenous Support
email: BlackMesaColoradoCaravan@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/events/275141269207727/?ref=ts
Keep the Pressure on Verizon! As 45,000 CWA and IBEW members continue to fight for a fair contract with Verizon, Jobs with Justice coalitions around the country continue to engage in solidarity actions. Colorado JwJ is joining in nationwide Wireless Wednesdays and Solidarity Saturdays by sending out activists to leaflet at area stores, educating consumers on Verizon's attempts to destroy middle-class jobs, and putting pressure on Verizon. Will You Join Us? On Saturday, we'll be at the store at Colorado and Evans, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. If you can make it, just reply to this e-mail or call our organizer, Joe Thomas, ad 314-620-9930.
Join First Unitarian's Immigration Justice Circle for a screening of the documentary "Papers" in the Chapel at 12:30, Sunday, January 15th, Everyone is welcome! A brief discussion will follow after the film. Light lunch with be provided. This event is free, but donations for food are appreciated. This documentary tells the story of the approximately 2 million undocumented children who were born outside the U.S. and raised in this country--young people who were educated in American schools, hold American values, know only the U.S. as home and who, upon graduation, find the door to their future slammed shut. The film follows the personal stories of five undocumented students and the national grassroots movement working to pass the DREAM Act.
You are also warmly invited to join us for worship before the film on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. The service will explore how MLK’s legacy intersects with immigrant justice issues. 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. See you there!
BEYOND OCCUPY: AN MLK DIALOGUE FOR 2012 Monday, January 16, 2012 2:00pm until 6:00pm RedLine Denver - 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80205 In 2011, the Occupy Movement sent the message loud and clear: the 99 percent has had enough of corporations hijacking our economy, politics, media, and diet. In the spirit of Dr. King and the civil rights legacy, we recognize that many communities have been fighting this fight since the beginning of "America".
In 2012, it’s up to us to come together and start building and creating solid alternatives.
Join Redline, The GrowHaus, and a host of hip-hop artists and community activists on MLK day for an interactive afternoon of live art, fresh food, conversation and action steps towards building a Denver that’s for the people, ALL PEOPLE, sustainably.
Bring the whole family for community dialogue, spoken word, video, skill-sharing, healthy food, and opportunities to get involved! Activities will be available for children and adults of all ages.
This event grew out of a series of Denver Hip-Hop singles released during the fall of 2011 involving Mane Rok, Dyalekt, Molina, Jonny 5 of the Flobots, Aja Black of the Reminders, Kalyn Heffernan of WheelChair Sports Camp, Diles, DJ Icewater, Bravo One, and Es Nine. These three singles served as a bridge between the people organizing and facilitating the Occupy Movement and folks on the outside, curious about Occupy and questioning what this "Movement" was all about.
Molina and Mane Rok met to discuss Occupy, what it meant to the people, and what could grow out of the release of this music. They then connected with Jonny 5 of the Flobots and Adam Brock from the Growhaus to build an event that has become much bigger than Hip-Hop or Occupy. With the support of P.J. D'Amico and Louise Martorano of the Redline gallery space, the organizing team of Denver activists has grown to several dozen.
JOIN THE CITY OF DENVER TO BUILD MLK DAY 2012.
Free BEYOND OCCUPY music download: http://www.mediafire.com/?s13g7f3y901fue1
Press links:
Westword: Molina and Diles drop "Stacks of Bills" track in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement: http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2011/11/molina_and_diles_drop_stacks_o.php
Denver Post: Local Hip-Hop Community Rallies Behind Occupy Denver - "99th Problem":http://www.heyreverb.com/2011/11/23/occupy-denver-99th-problem/
Denver Post: Steal This Track: Exclusive premiere from Molina, Isis Speaks, Bravo One and DJ Icewater: http://www.heyreverb.com/2011/11/30/steal-this-track-exclusive-premiere-from-molina-isis-speaks-bravo-one-and-dj-icewater/ https://www.facebook.com/events/339717402705628/
DJPC’s 2012 Salon Discussion Series Join DJPC's MineWatch group for a presentation and informal discussion on "Human Rights and Gold-mining in Latin America” Thursday, January 19, 2012 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Highlands United Methodist Church, 2nd floor Community Hall, 3131 Osceola Street, Northwest Denver 303-623-1463 - djpc@denjustpeace.org Free parking in church lot at 32nd & Osceola and on street. Denver Justice and Peace Committee (DJPC) is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting human rights, economic justice, and lasting peace in Latin America through education, solidarity projects, and nonviolent activism.
Join us for a premiere of the award winning documentary The peace committee is showing the brand new documentary "Hidden Battles" Sunday Jan. 22nd at one P.M There will be some light food and a short discussion afterwards Small donations gladly excepted About "Hidden Battles" “Hidden Battles” is a 65 minute documentary which follows a female Sandinista rebel, an Israeli officer, a Palestinian freedom fighter and two American soldiers as they come to terms with their combat experiences. The film offers unique insight and hope into the internal conflicts that human beings around the world continue to face long after they have left the battlefield. contact arnie at merrill_a_c@msn.com with questions http://www.facebook.com/events/254960717904679/
Boulder VOICE has not been meeting for the past several weeks, and now we meet again! We will be meeting at OUT Boulder, Sunday the 22nd, at 2pm. Agenda to be sent out soon! -Icarus
For Immediate Release January 3, 2012 Contact: Libby Comeaux, The Downstream Neighbor, 720-320-8723, downstream2012neighbor@gmail.com Lynette Marie Hanthorn, Transition Colorado, 303-494-1521, lm@transitioncolorado.org International Water Advocates Speak on Water Security January 27-29 in Denver Denver, Colo (January 3, 2012) – The Downstream Neighbor celebrates water as a connector, spiritual inspiration, and nurturance for our lives and explores some of the best practices for protecting water for the benefit of future generations, in a symposium January 27-29, 2012 in Denver. This extraordinary weekend symposium brings together people from all walks of life in dialogue around the Front Range connection to the South Platte watershed. Critical conversations about our water future will be guided and inspired by international voices for Earth, water, and human rights: Maude Barlow and Elizabeth Peredo Beltrán. The symposium takes the view that by considering Colorado water in the context of the cosmos, the global hydrologic cycle, and the entire family of life on Earth, we can better understand our home watershed and face what we must do to be responsible to the downstream neighbor. The symposium opens Friday afternoon at 4 pm at the Theater at Colorado Heights University with a screening of Journey of the Universe. Written by religion scholar Mary Evelyn Tucker and mathematical cosmologist Brian Thomas Swimme, this film establishes an inspiring context for the beginning weeks of Colorado Water 2012. At 7 pm on Friday, January 27, keynote speaker Maude Barlow—National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and chair of the board of Washington-based Food and Water Watch—will present the relationship of water to the entire family of life on Earth, valuing water as a commons, and intrinsic right, and a public trust. At 8:30 am on Saturday, January 28, the Bolivian civic leader, Elizabeth Peredo Beltrán will speak in celebration of water as a common good and a human right. “The planet is not a resource, it is our home,” Beltran emphasizes. The Saturday session will include regional and local experts on a range of topics that increasingly focus on our home watershed the South Platte, how we may become more connected with the river and what the river needs to flourish. Saturday topics include the cosmic origins of water, deep transition, water ethics, water and food justice, respecting nature’s ways in our approaches to solving the water crisis, getting involved in watershed groups, and the nexus between water and energy choices such as coal, natural gas, and renewables. Sunday’s session beginning at 12 noon engages participants in further discussion on concerns like those that brought the conference planning committee together. For our watershed—like most of Earth—faces a water crisis: · Much of our water comes from another watershed—and partly as a result, a major river no longer reaches the sea. · More water has been promised than can be delivered. · Controversial water uses greatly diminish the water available to farmers, a swelling human population, and the rest of nature. Yet, the waters flowing in and through our watershed belong to Earth, to all species, to future generations. The symposium will close with an opportunity for participants to inspire one another and become more aware of the great shift required as old notions of “separation from nature” slip away. · What are the urgent concerns of our near and farther neighbors? · What does it mean for the public to own the water? · What does water need from us? · How does water connect us, inspire us? We are all downstream neighbors. The International Voices Maude Barlow is founding member of the San Francisco–based International Forum on Globalization and Councillor with the Hamburg-based World Future Council. Maude is the recipient of eleven honorary doctorates and many awards, including the 2011 EarthCare Award, the highest international honor of the Sierra Club (US). She has authored dozens of reports and 16 books, including the international best seller Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and The Coming Battle for the Right to Water. Elizabeth Peredo Beltrán coordinates Bolivia’s annual Blue October celebration of water—a common good and a human right. She edited The Human Right to Water and Sanitation at the UN: Victory and Challenges for the Peoples of the World. Her book will be available for sale and signing. Elizabeth serves on the Latin American Committee for an International Tribunal on Climate Justice. She will address the Saturday session in Spanish, bringing the sounds, heart, and perspective of South America to Denver. Local songwriter and performer Elena Holly Klaver will interpret. About The Downstream Neighbor The Downstream Neighbor is a labor of love by residents of the South Platte watershed who wish to awaken regional participation in the year of Colorado Water 2012. Initial commitments as sponsors of the symposium include the Loretto Earth Network, Transition Colorado, Sunflower Markets, Loretto Community, Colorado Heights University, Chipotle, St Mary’s Academy, Regis University Environmental Studies Program, Mercury Café, Loretto UN-NGO Office, Sargent Studios, The One World One Water Group, Practical Fractals, and some individuals. The Loretto Community’s 200-year Jubilee inspired the symposium planning committee to create an opportunity for public dialogue about ethical values and ecological concerns. The symposium invites activists, scholars, experts, contemplatives, deep thinkers, practical folks, and kindred spirits of all varieties to participate in conversations about current water issues in our home watershed. Charitable contributions may be made to the Sisters of Loretto to support the reasonable fee structure of the overall symposium and (should there be a surplus) future educational programs of a similar nature. The symposium also will present a tribute to the Loretto Community for their 200 years of service. For more information, visit http://www.downstreamneighbor.org.
Scheduled! Street Medic training as well as CPR class. Please consider coming to the training, whether to refresh your skills or be a patient. CPR for Healthcare Providers Friday January 27, 6:30pm This class teaches CPR and AED for adults, children and infants. 27 Social Center, 2727 West 27th Ave
Sliding Scale:
$5-45 for class (no one turned away for lack of funds)
$5 for certification
Completion of this course will give students the option to receive American Heart Association certification.
Basic Medic Training January 28 & 29 10:00am 27 Social Center, 2727 West 27th Ave https://www.facebook.com/events/348658861814953/
Please support El Comite by attending our third annual dinner on February 25, 2012 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Again we will be enjoying the generous hospitality of the First Lutheran Church located at Third and Terry. We are excited that the speakers will be Stan Garnett, Boulder County DA who is taking a proactive stance to protect immigrants from those who prey on them and Polly Baca, first woman to chair the Democratic Caucus of the Colorado House of Representatives and first Hispanic Woman elected to the state senate. Polly has been the Director of Research and Information of the National Council of La Raza among her many other contributions to the Hispanic community in Colorado and the US. Tickets are $45 and are available by calling the office at 303-615-6125 or mailing a check to El Comite 455 Kimbark Street Longmont, Co 80501. If you can not attend, but would like to make a gift to the event, a $45 ticket purchase allows one of our clients to attend. Other donations are gladly accepted. Bob Norris 720 244-2683
ON – GOING EVENTS: Job Action Cesar Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Denver, CO This Memorial has one token union group working on it and the rest is non-union workers. I ask that you Join LCLAA and the community in a job action against the construction in this building. Our speakers are Former Colorado Senator Polly Baca, City Councilman Paul Lopez, Denver Area Labor Federation President John Fleck, Solomon F J Juarez President LCLAA Denver and others. Se Si Puede! For more information contact Brynn McKenna at bmckenna@denver.co.lclaa.org or Solomon F J Juarez at sjuarez@denver.co.lclaa.org http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239584466093177
¿Hablas español? Do you want to? Come and learn Spanish. The Comite en Defensa del Pueblo is offering conversational Spanish, with truly native Spanish speakers, this is a great opportunity for you and/o your friend to learn Spanish. Every Thursday. 6pm to 7:30pm. Classes will be at 27 Social Centre Located: 2727 W 27th Ave. Denver Co.
Free classes, but donations are welcome.
For information contact us:
Nacho: (720) 621- 7468
Homero: (303) 437 7805 https://www.facebook.com/events/172087579554810/ https://www.facebook.com/events/275141269207727/?ref=ts
Job Postings: Dear CIRC community, over the next several weeks, CIRC will be posting four job announcements to get our team fully staffed to achieve CIRC's 2012 strategic objectives: 1) Presence and Impact in 2012 Elections through non-partisan civic engagement; 2) Win Immediate Relief: for families, workers and students eligible for prosecutorial discretion and administrative reforms; 3) Keep Families Together by ending unjust enforcement policies and practices; 4) Increase Integration and Alliances with focus on LGBT, diverse immigrant/refugee communities and Welcoming Colorado supporters; 5) Strength and Sustainability through fundraising, administrative, operations, communications and governance infrastructure. The positions to be filled include:
1) Citizenship and Integration Coordinator, Denver Office (Click Here for Job Announcement) 2) West Slope Region Organizer, Montrose Office (Click Here for Job Announcement) 3) South Region Organizer, Pueblo or Location TBD (to be posted soon) 4) Civic Engagement and Organizing Director, Denver Office (to be posted soon) Thank you for your support in distributing the announcements and recruiting candidates to apply. You can send any questions or referrals to info@coloradoimmigrant.org.
In solidarity and victory,
-Ricardo Perez, CIRC Board President
-Julien Ross, CIRC Executive Director
JOB OPENING Position Title: Canvasser (Temporary) Reports To: Community Organizer Location: Denver (2 positions) 30 hours/week Compensation: $15/hour Temporary through March 31, 2012, with the potential for longer term Must be able to start working on Monday, January 23, 2012 Deadline: January 12, 2012 (end of business day) Position Summary: · The canvasser helps implement community organizing and civic engagement strategies to achieve CPC campaign and project goals for all its issue areas (racial justice, economic justice, health justice). · The major focus is on building a base of active members and member leaders to mobilize on CPC’s campaigns by engaging in leadership development with our membership and recruiting new members to join the organization. Responsibilities: · Recruit community members and small business owners to join our organization through door-to-door canvassing and other in-person outreach in communities with particular focus on low-income neighborhoods, communities of color, immigrants, LGBTQ people, and youth. · Participate in phone banks in order to affirm membership, get people to take action, attend member meetings and other CPC related events. · Conduct regular outreach and recruitment activities at public events and community centers. · Identify potential leaders and assist in developing the leadership of grassroots members. · Participate in organizational efforts to build financial support for the organization through donations from individuals and small businesses. · Maintain administrative functions including data entry. · Additional outreach and recruitment responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: · Must have excellent communication and people skills; must be comfortable speaking with strangers. · Commitment to social justice. · Must be able and willing to walk for long distances outside in a variety of weather elements. · Ability to recruit, inspire, and mobilize people to take action. · Ability to work with other staff and coalition partners in a team. · Attention to detail. · Intermediate computer skills including basic database management. · Ability to work effectively with a diversity of people and constituencies. · Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines. · Experience in door-to-door canvassing a plus. · Being Spanish bilingual is preferable. Special Job Requirements: · The job requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed. · The canvasser should preferably have access to a vehicle with valid Colorado Driver’s License, registration, and insurance that can reliably travel throughout Colorado, sometimes on short notice. · The job will require occasional travel across the state. To apply: No phone calls please. Please send us your resume and cover letter to Brooke Shannon at brooke@progressivecoalitio n.org or Colorado Progressive Coalition, 1029 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80205
COLOR ANNOUNCES JOB OPENING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZER Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR) mission as a sisterhood of Latinas dedicated to building a movement of Latinas, their families and allies through leadership development, organizing and advocacy to create opportunity to achieve reproductive justice. COLOR is seeking a high energy, motivated, dedicated, fierce organizer to help take COLOR’s message to the community and to engage the community in the work of COLOR to achieve reproductive justice. SUMMARY OF POSITION: To organize a strong base of reproductive justice supporters by educating and engaging the Latina communities in the work of COLOR. To assist with the development and implementation of the COLOR organizing plan to ensure that our community is involved and active in the political discussions about reproductive health services that affect our families. These topics include but are not limited to Comprehensive sexuality Education, contraception access, This position will work closely in coalition with other organizations and will report to the Executive Director. This position will work with the voter activation network and the database and will require an organizer with a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: The Field Organizer will be required to demonstrate at least 1 year of experience in social action campaigns leading the field work and that she or he has the following qualifications: ¨ Commitment to the COLOR mission, including commitment to women’s reproductive rights and freedom and to the Latino community. ¨ Clear understanding of working in a multi-issue analysis, which means that she/he is able to link various issues included in Reproductive Justice. ¨ Ability to plan and execute work with minimal supervision. ¨ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ¨ Personal qualities necessary for the job, such as passion, energy, enthusiasm, motivation, commitment, integrity, humor, optimism, and the ability to motivate and listen to others. ¨ Proficiency in word processing and database programs. ¨ Must be able to have a flexible work schedule. ¨ Has a proven record of leading successful organizing campaigns. ¨ Experience in working with the media and utilizing new media methods. ¨ Access to a reliable car with insurance. ¨ Experience working with the Voter Activation Network ¨ Proficient in written and spoken English and Spanish languages. ¨ Ability to self manage to achieve organizing goals and objective ¨ Have a commitment to professional development. Required: · Bachelors degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the field organizer are as follows: ¨ Holding ourselves and others accountable to the reproductive and social justice frame work. ¨ Work with allies and partner organizations during the legislative sessions and electoral seasons. ¨ Help train canvassers in canvassing techniques and messaging ¨ Implement an on going neighborhood canvassing project. ¨ Work with other staff to develop a speaker’s bureau of young Latinas and their allies to speak in support of equal opportunity and reproductive justice. ¨ Develop materials specific to the issues on COLOR’s policy and issue agenda. ¨ Lead and co- coordinate campaign activities. ¨ Develop COLOR specific outreach plans to engage our community ¨ Identify organizing opportunities, develop and implement a plan. ¨ Prepare for canvass by cutting turf, pulling lists, palm syncing, etc. ¨ Supervise volunteers/interns ¨ Provide organizing and campaign workshops to constituents, partners and participants. ¨ Represents COLOR out in the community and in coalition effectively and professionally. ¨ Other Duties as assigned. ¨ Keep up to speed about policies and community events that can serve as organizing opportunities. ¨ Be an expert of reproductive justice. ¨ Reports to the Executive Director. SALARY: Based on experience with generous benefits. Please submit cover letter, 1 pg. Essay on a topic of your choosing around Reproductive Justice and Latinas and your resume to Lorena Garcia at lorena@colorlatina.org. Position open until filled.
For details of job openings through the Denver City Government, click: http://www.denvergov.org/Portals/672/documents/JobsOpen.pdf
For details of job openings through the Colorado State Government, click: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/default.cfm
For details of job openings in the nonprofit sector, click: http://www.ColoradoNonprofits.org/board.cfm
Other job openings and career opportunities in Colorado can be found through a free resource that matches job seekers and businesses seeking employees. Go to www.ConnectingColorado.com
Eat for peace! Purchase a King Soopers Debit Card to benefit AFSC: This is a great way to contribute to AFSC! Purchase an AFSC/King Soopers debit card for $25. Add money to your KS debit card using cash, check or credit card. Every time you add money to the debit card, 5% goes to AFSC. Your debit card is good all year long, every year. AFSC/KS Debit Cards can be used at City Market or Loaf N Jug or any other Krogers Store. | 