Moms Clean Air Force (Moms) is a community of over 1.4 million moms—and dads—working together to combat air pollution, including the urgent crisis of our changing climate. We arm members with reliable information and solutions through online resources, articles, action tools, and on-the-ground organizing.

Moms Clean Air Force is seeking a highly motivated individual in Los Angeles who is dedicated to engaging moms and families on issues of clean air and climate change in the Latino community, as part of the EcoMadres program. EcoMadres is a national community of parents and caregivers acting together to protect the health of Latino families from air pollution and climate change.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a diverse group of activists and stakeholders in Los Angeles to build public and political support for equitable state and federal solutions to address environmental justice, air pollution and climate change with a special emphasis on Latino communities
• Engage with elected officials, decision makers and government agencies to further the organization’s policy priorities, campaigns, and initiatives
• Plan and execute meetings and events to educate the public, build relationships, and create public visibility of Moms Clean Air Force in Los Angeles
• Mobilize and engage volunteer membership through online platforms, including webinars, emails, and social media
• Serve as a spokesperson for Moms Clean Air Force and recruit volunteers for public speaking and communication activities
• Represent Moms Clean Air Force while attending meetings and actively engaging with campaign and coalition groups
• Virtually attend two weekly meetings with the full Moms team, and one weekly meeting with supervisor to plan and report on work
• Provide periodic reports as assigned by their supervisor
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of political and community engagement experience preferred
• Knowledgeable about California’s environmental issues and politics
• Strong commitment to clean air, climate change, and environmental justice solutions
• Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, goal-driven, and able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, innovative, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the public, elected officials, government agencies and allies
• Familiarity working with online advocacy tools, websites, and social media
• Self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and the ability to work with others across diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Some nights and weekends required