Justice job description

Salary Range: $65k-75k, based on Oakland's cost of living; the range is adjusted for location.

Agency Overview:

Dream.org closes prison doors and opens doors of opportunity. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom, dignity, and opportunity for all. We are working to build a future wherein "we the people" means all of us.

Purpose:

The Campaign Organizer will be a key member of the Justice program. We will be running or supporting nine state legislative campaigns in 2023, which will significantly strain existing staff. The Campaign Organizer will work under the direction of the Campaign Director, likely taking a supporting role in a number of states to help execute actions that move legislation. As state legislatures wrap for the year during the summer, the Campaign Organizer's focus would turn towards our federal work, which involves year-round campaigns. The Campaign Organizer will also be responsible for handling administrative logistics related to campaigns (i.e., lobby days, convenings, and Justice strategy retreats). The campaign/admin split would be 80/20.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with our directly impacted Empathy Network Leaders and other Dream.Org staff on creating criminal justice reform plans and implementing strategies
• Draft campaign materials, such as toolkits and one-pagers
• Execute on-the-ground campaign events, such as legislative advocacy days at state capitols
• Hold select relationships with external partners, including faith leaders, corporations, and celebrities
• Collaborate with digital organizers to create engaging online campaign content and action opportunities
• Assist with advocacy skills training for Empathy Network leaders and members
• Provide logistical support for program-wide related activities, such as Empathy Network convenings, team strategy retreats, and major campaign events, including support around budget and travel. Expect administrative work to represent about 20% of the position, particularly in the summer and fall

Minimum Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years working on either political campaigns or social justice campaigns; Especially interested in candidates who have worked in multiple states
• Sophistication around a variety of campaign tactics, including in-person actions and online actions that move legislation or help win elections.
• Comfort with online tools associated with campaigns, such as Asana, Salesforce, NGPVAN, Reach
• A demonstrated commitment to criminal justice reform, we value the lived experience of applicants
• Must be willing and available to travel, especially during the winter and spring of 2023

Preferred Education/Skills/Experience:

• Experience with project management
• Openness to trying new campaign tactics
• Willingness to work in a bipartisan fashion on criminal justice legislation
• Openness to work with any stakeholder who shares our commitment to reform
• Team-oriented
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

Travel:

This position requires regular trips to states where Dream.Org is engaged in advocacy campaigns. Travel can be as frequent as once per week during the peak of the legislative calendar (February-May). There will be more semi-regular travel during the rest of the year.

Note: This position will be reviewed beginning October 10th until filled.

Employee Benefits :

This full-time salaried position will work remotely or from the Oakland, CA office. Reliable access to an internet connection and willingness to spend significant time working from a computer will be necessary to perform this job.

All full-time employees receive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage. Dream.org pays 100% of premiums for employee, spouse, and dependents. Part-time employees receive 50% coverage. After a 6-month waiting period, employees can contribute to our retirement plan. Currently, Dream.org offers up to a 5% match. We also offer flexible spending, a pre-tax program for medical expenses, dependent care expenses, transit expenses, and parking expenses. All full-time Dream.org employees accrue 4 weeks of vacation time off and 12 days of sick time off over the first year of employment. Part-time employees accrue time off on a prorated basis. In addition to 10 paid holidays, Dream.org also provides paid time off from December 24th through January 1st each year.

Dream.org is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive for a workforce that reflects the populations that we serve.

The Education Justice Coalition is looking to hire a part-time youth organizer who will help advance community-led oversight over education for young people entering and exiting juvenile detention facilities, and enforce and strengthen the legal rights of detained young people in Los Angeles County. The position may require some in-person advocacy, and some work can be done remotely.
Primary Responsibilities

* Co-facilitate monthly coalition meetings.
* Spend 1 hr/wk for overall strategy and agenda planning.
* Inform and implement policy agenda to build a more inclusive education system.
* Monitor agendas for public meetings, including LACOE School Board, Board of Supervisors, and Probation Oversight Commission; attend relevant meetings.
* Develop and mobilize a public comment strategy among youth (e.g. create action toolkits with talking points) in collaboration with coalition.
* Coordinate with community partners to ensure collaboration. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Promote an environment that fosters diversity and inclusivity. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

* Typically a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
* Lived experience in multiple systems as a youth involved in the juvenile injustice and/or child welfare systems.
* Passionate about abolishing violent school practices and transforming our education and justice systems
* Willing to improve communication and coalition building skills
* Developed problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated computer competency
* Available to work 16 hours per week, on average

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

* A cover letter, video of yourself, or art piece (spoken word, rap, etc) that answers the following:
* How has education shaped who you are today?
* Why are you interested in this position?
* What do you hope to accomplish in this role?

* Resume
* List of references

Available Support and Resources

The Education Justice Youth Organizer will have access to the following resources:

* Supervision and mentorship by an education attorney; support network of community partners including Arts for Healing and Justice Network, ACLU of Southern California, Public Counsel, Alliance for Children's Rights, National Center for Youth Law, etc.
* Access to Loyola Law School events and campus resources, including library, staff wellness programs, etc.
* Laptop
* Reimbursement for travel expenses

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

To ensure the safety and well-being of our community Loyola Marymount University requires that all students, faculty and staff are vaccinated or have been approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption.

#HERC# #HEJ#

Staff Term (Fixed Term)

Eliot is currently seeking a Residential Cook to oversee the planning, preparation and coordination of of meals for one of its Juvenile Justice programs. The ideal candidate will have 2 years experience in a food service setting as well as knowledge of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition and health codes.

Eliot's juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court-involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment or longer-term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.
Responsibilities:

+ Plan and/or follow a weekly menu consisting of well-balanced nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements ensuring proper taste and temperature.

+ Prepare appetizing, healthy, well balanced meals and snacks.

+ Inspect all food for quality and quantity prior to serving.

+ Assure that menus and meals are culturally diverse, in accordance with the ethnic backgrounds of residents.

+ Prepare meals for special events and Holidays.

+ Develop and maintain effective working relationships with food suppliers.

+ Use comparative shopping among suppliers for best prices within budget.

+ Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and purchase food.

+ Maintain paperwork according to policy including, documentation on menus, invoices, inventory, recipes, allergy lists.

+ Ensure the Culinary Arts Vocational curriculum is established and functional in the assigned program.

+ Work with residents to teach food service skills in accordance with Culinary Arts Curriculum.

+ Keep kitchen area clean and sanitary in compliance with all health codes and regulations.

+ Participate in Federal School Lunch program when applicable and maintain required documentation.

+ Participate in Food Bank, Eliot Distribution Center and other bulk buying programs.

+ Obtain and maintain certification in Serve Safe and Sanitation Standards.

Qualifications :

+ At least two years experience in a food service setting preferred.

+ Knowledge of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition and health codes.

+ Ability to establish professional working relationships.

+ Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7am-3pm (40hrs)

*Eliot mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, please discuss the requirements with the hiring manager during the interview process.Exemptions: Medical and religious exemptions may be requested by completing an exemption form. Ask the hiring manager or recruiter about accessing the form.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

+ Communication Skills: Intermediate

+ Computer Software Skills: Intermediate

+ Ability to deal with fast pace setting: Intermediate

Education

Required

+ High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

+ MA DRIVER'S LICENSE

Experience

Required

+ Knowledge of Nutrition and health codes

+ 2 years: Experience in a food service setting