Part-time Community Organizer : Massachusetts

Part-time Community Organizer

Based in the Boston area, MA
 

The Brazilian Women’s Group is looking for an energetic, passionate Community-Organizer who is dedicated to social and economic justice and immigrant-human rights and interested in working with the Brazilian community in a friendly, rewarding setting to organize Brazilians around immigrant and workers rights

The Brazilian Women’s’ Group (BWG) was started in 1995 by a group of Brazilian immigrant women of various backgrounds and occupations. The women hoped to “make a difference” in the wider Brazilian community, encouraging its members, particularly women, to stand up for their rights in the United States. The Brazilian Women’s Group’s Mission is to promote the empowerment of Brazilian women and the Brazilian community in the Boston area.

This is a 16-hour/week position.  Hours are flexible and involve some evenings and weekends.  Salary is based on $18.00/hour. It may be extended subject to funding, starting as soon as possible. The Community Organizer will work closely with the BWG Executive-Director and with workers rights organizer.

Skills/Educational Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bilingual – excellent writing and speaking skills (English and Portuguese).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Computer literacy: word processing, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheets
• Cultural competency and understanding of both cultures
• A passion for social justice and immigrant workers’ rights
• Experience working with immigrants
• Wellness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend meetings in consultation with the BWG ED and organizer
• Attend Action Days and rallies in support of immigrant and workers’ rights
• Organize and support Know Your Rights clinics and legal assistance sessions
• Organize meetings with religious leaders and others
• Use social media and other tools to out reach to immigrants

To Apply:
Contact us by email at helogalvao@aol.com, mulherbrasileira@verdeamarelo.org, call us at (617) 202-5775,  or fax us at (617) 779-9586.