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_HELLO GGJ FAMILY,_

We are excited to welcome our two new National Organizers, MARGARET KWATENG
and KITZIA ESTEVA-MARTINEZ (see bios below), and we wish well in their next
steps our team members who have transition out of the GGJ team, Cynthia
Oka, Jade Daniels and Sheila Quintana. As our GGJ team continues to
transform, we are currently on the lookout for an experienced
Communications and Development Organizer [2] and Director of Resource
Mobilization [3]. Please send some love to Margaret and Kitzia, as well as
circulate these job postings to anyone who you’d be excited to see join
our team!

Margaret Kwateng,
Green New Deal
National Organizer
[email protected]_

Margaret Kwateng (she/her) is the National Green New Deal Organizer at
Grassroots Global Justice, where she is working with members to build
toward a regenerative feminist economy. Prior to joining GGJ, Margaret
worked for years as a community and labor organizer in working class
communities of color and with rank and file nurses. In 2014, she co-founded
Nobody Leaves Mid-Hudson, a multi-issue community organization in upstate
New York. As a former member of GGJ’s sister alliance, Right to the City,
Margaret’s became plugged into GGJ activities such as the CJA conference
in 2015, the ITR People’s Caravan in 2016, as well as local and broader
actions throughout 2017. She currently lives in Brooklyn, where she was
born and raised, though her time in the Hudson Valley led her to an
unexpected appreciation of the outdoors and uncommon CSA vegetables.

KITZIA ESTEVA-MARTINEZ, GRASSROOTS FEMINISMS NATIONAL ORGANIZER
[email protected]_

Kitzia (they/ theirs) is originally from Mexico. Their family migrated to
the U.S. due to environmental racism in their home town that devastated
their nephews' health. They come from a movement family that has supported
movement building both in Mexico and in the California Bay Area. They have
been involved in the immigrant rights and anti-criminalization movements
for the last decade. And have a trajectory of 17 years of involvement in
social justice movements in the U.S. since their arrival from Mexico as a
youth. They are the former Community Rights Director for Causa Justa:: Just
Cause, a member organization of GGJ.

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WE ARE HIRING FOR TWO NEW JOB POSITIONS
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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND HOW TO APPLY [5]

Seeking resource mobilizers and rad communicators to join our team! Join us
to mobilize more resources to support frontline communities and movement
building. Please circulate these postings within your communities and
organizations, and pass it on to people you think would be a great fit! We
would love to bring on someone who is politically aligned with the movement
sectors that GGJ is rooted in.

APPLICATIONS DUE: Monday, August 24, 2020. Start date projected for
September, 2020.

FLEXIBLE LOCATION: GGJ’s team has worked remotely for 15 years. During
COVID-19 travel restrictions, all of our programming and organizing work is
happening remotely/online. Once travel is not deemed a public health risk
and restrictions are lifted, travel will be required for this position on
average 5-10 days per month in the US, and 15 days per year
internationally.

HOW TO APPLY: VISIT THIS LINK [6] to upload a Resume, cover letter, a
sample of an organizing or campaign plan that you have created from
previous work, as one document. Additionally, please provide 3 references;
including someone who has supervised you and someone you have supervised or
mentored.

ONLY CANDIDATES THAT ARE BEING CONSIDERED WILL BE CONTACTED.

COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZER [2]

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will lead seasonal grassroots fundraising
efforts; write and submit grants and reports; lead internal communications
and systems; design visuals for digital and printed materials. Applicants
must have a strong ability to build relationships with integrity and
humility, work independently, forecast and plan multiple projects several
months in advance, attention to detail as well as big picture political
analysis, and consistent communication while working remotely. This
position will report to the GGJ Director of Resource Development and the
Director of Communications.

COMPENSATION: $60,000-$65,000. This position is full-time with potential
for long term based on evaluation after 3 month introductory period.
Benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance begin on first
month after date of hire, and includes generous vacation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES (50%) Lead GGJ internal communications
and digital organizing, maintain & improve GGJ internal communications
systems, lists, etc., develop imagery for organizational materials

• DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (40%) Lead Seasonal grassroots
fundraising efforts, support grant writing, support member fundraising for
key programs as needed (1-2 times/year)

• PARTICIPATE IN GGJ TEAM (10%) Active and timely response on all
communications; attend weekly virtual meetings with staff, members and
allies; participate in and support preparation for quarterly staff
meetings; annual Coordinating Committee meetings, and other events and
convenings as necessary; compliance with GGJ remote working policies and
procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of grassroots fundraising and/or communications
experience

• Experience with development and/or comms roles in Black & Brown led
organizations

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Experience with development and/or comms roles in Black & Brown led
organizations

• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication
with remote team

SEE MORE -- CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION [2]

DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MOBILIZATION [3]

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will lead strategies for Resource
Development and Funder Organizing for GGJ and in collaboration with sister
organizations, supervise development staff and contractors, support
financial management and elevate the visibility of GGJ members within
philanthropy. Applicants must have a strong ability to build relationships
with integrity and humility, work independently, forecast and plan multiple
projects several months in advance, attention to detail as well as big
picture political analysis, and consistent communication while working
remotely. This position will report to the GGJ Deputy Director.

COMPENSATION: $70,000-$73,000. This position is full-time with potential
for long term based on evaluation after 3 month introductory period.
Benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance begin on first
month after date of hire, and includes generous vacation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• LEAD OVERALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (50%) Coordinate GGJ Development Team,
supervise Communications & Development Organizer, lead grant writing, lead
prospecting strategies, Coordinate with C4 fundraising infrastructure (to
be determined)

• LEAD FUNDER ORGANIZING STRATEGY (20%) Coordinate GGJ’s participation
in funder organizing initiatives, coordinate GGJ’s representation in
philanthropic spaces as needed, represent GGJ on It Takes Roots Development
Team to coordinate with sister alliances

• SUPPORT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (20%) Support Deputy Director with
Budget management & planning, work with staff to support their
understanding and ownership of budget needs for programs and work areas,
participate in finance meetings every other week

• PARTICIPATE IN GGJ TEAM (10%) Active and timely response on all
communications; attend weekly virtual meetings with staff, members and
allies; participate in and support preparation for quarterly staff
meetings; annual Coordinating Committee meetings, and other events and
convenings as necessary; compliance with GGJ remote working policies and
procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of fundraising & financial management experience for
501c3 organizations

• Experience with development & finance roles in Black & Brown led
organizations

• Knowledge of national and international landscape of social justice
philanthropy

• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication
with remote team

SEE MORE -- CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION [3]

_HOLA, FAMILIA DE GGJ:_

Estamos entusiasmades de darles la bienvenida a nuestres dos nueves
Organizadores Nacionales, MARGARET KWATENG y KITZIA ESTEVA-MARTINEZ (ver
biografías a continuación), y les deseamos lo mejor en sus nuevas etapas
a los miembros quienes han dejado el equipo de GGJ, Cynthia Oka, Jade
Daniels y Sheila Quintana. Nuestro equipo de GGJ sigue transformándose, y
actualmente estamos buscando unx Organizadorx de Comunicación y Desarrollo
[2] y unx Directorx de Movilización de Recursos [3]. ¡Por favor
envíenles una bienvenida cálida a Margaret y Kitzia, además de circular
estos anuncios laborales a cualquier persona que le encantaría que se una
a nuestro equipo!

Margaret Kwateng,
Organizadora Nacional del Nuevo Trato Verde
[email protected]_

Margaret Kwateng (ella) es la nueva Organizadora Nacional del Nuevo Trato
Verde en Grassroots Global Justice, donde está trabajando con miembros
para construir una economía feminista regenerativa. Antes de unirse a GGJ,
Margaret trabajó durante años como organizadora comunitaria y laboral en
comunidades de color de clase trabajadora y con enfermeras de las bases. En
2014, co-fundó Nobody Leaves Mid-Hudson, una organización comunitaria que
trabaja en diferentes asuntos en el norte del estado de Nueva York. Como
miembro antigua de una alianza hermana de GGJ, Derecho a la Ciudad,
Margaret se conectó con actividades de GGJ como la conferencia de CJA en
2015, la Caravana del Pueblo de ITR en 2016, así como acciones locales y
más amplias durante 2017. Actualmente vive en Brooklyn, donde nació y fue
criada, si bien su tiempo en el valle Hudson le ofreció una apreciación
inesperada de la vida al aire libre y de vegetales inusuales de la
agricultura apoyada por la comunidad.

KITZIA ESTEVA-MARTINEZ, ORGANIZADORE NACIONAL DE FEMINISMOS DE LA BASE
[email protected]_

Kitzia (elle) es originalmente de México. Su familia migró a los EE.UU.
por el racismo ambiental en su pueblo natal, el cual devastó la salud de
su sobrino. Proviene de una familia del movimiento que ha apoyado el
desarrollo de movimientos en México así como en el Área de la Bahía en
California. Ha estado involucrade en los movimientos de derechos de
inmigrantes y anti-criminalización en el Área de la Bahía en California.
Y tiene una trayectoria de 17 años de participación en movimientos de
justicia social en los EE.UU. desde su llegada de México como joven. Es le
anterior Directore de Derechos Comunitarios de Causa Justa :: Just Cause,
una organización miembro de GGJ.

ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO PARA 2 PUESTOS NUEVOS

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA APLICAR [6]

Buscando a movilizadores de recursos y comunicadores radicales para unirse
a nuestro equipo! Únase para movilizar más recursos a comunidades de
primera línea y a la construcción de movimientos sociales. ¡Por favor
circulen estos anuncios en sus comunidades y organizaciones, y pásenselos
a gente que les parece que calzaría bien con el puesto! Nos encantaría
contratar a alguien que está políticamente alineadx con los sectores del
movimiento en los que GGJ está arraigada.

FECHA LÍMITE PARA SOLICITUDES: Lunes 24 de agosto, 2020.

LUGAR FLEXIBLE DENTRO DE EEUU: Durante las restricciones de viaje de
COVID-19, todo nuestro trabajo programático y organizativo está
ocurriendo remotamente. Una vez que se levanten las restricciones de viaje,
este puesto requerirá viajar un promedio de 5 a 10 días por mes dentro de
EEUU, y 15 días por año internacionalmente.

ORGANIZADORX DE COMUNIDACIÓN Y DESARROLLO [2]

RESUMEN DEL PUESTO: Este puesto guiará los esfuerzos estacionales de
recaudación de fondos entre la base; escribirá y presentará solicitudes
de subvenciones e informes; dirigirá la comunicación interna y sus
sistemas; diseñará materiales visuales digitales e impresos. Les
solicitantes deben tener una gran capacidad para desarrollar relaciones con
integridad y humildad, trabajar independientemente, pronosticar y
planificar varios proyectos con meses de anticipación, ponerle atención a
los detalles, teniendo un análisis político del panorama más amplio al
mismo tiempo, y comunicarse consistentemente al trabajar remotamente. Este
puesto le rinde cuentas a lx Directorx de Desarrollo de Recursos y lx
Directorx de Comunicación de GGJ. Puede ver la descripción entera y
presentar los materiales solicitados aquí [2].

DIRECTORX DE MOVILIZACIÓN DE RECURSOS [3]

RESUMEN DEL PUESTO: Este puesto guiará estrategias para el desarrollo de
recursos y la organización de fundadores para GGJ y en colaboración con
nuestras organizaciones hermanas, supervisará al personal de desarrollo y
a contratistas, apoyará la administración financiera y elevará la
visibilidad de miembros de GGJ dentro del sector filantrópico. Les
solicitantes deben tener una gran capacidad para desarrollar relaciones con
integridad y humildad, trabajar independientemente, pronosticar y
planificar varios proyectos con meses de anticipación, ponerle atención a
los detalles, teniendo un análisis político del panorama más amplio al
mismo tiempo, y comunicarse consistentemente al trabajar remotamente. Este
puesto le rinde cuentas a lx Vice Directorx de GGJ. Puede ver la
descripción entera y presentar los materiales solicitados aquí [3].

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