Established in 2003, the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s (DHF) mission is to inspire and organize communities to establish volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF conducts movement-building at the intersection of race, class, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status to address the harmful and discriminatory practices and abuses faced by marginalized individuals and families in the San Joaquin Valley. DHF uses a multi-pronged approach – grassroots organizing, advocacy, leadership development, and a public relations strategy to inform narrative change.
POSITION:
The DHF Education Policy Program seeks to hire a School Meals Project Coordinator to educate, train, organize, and engage community members to advocate for health and nutrition through Civic Engagement. The School Meals Project Coordinator will create a curriculum regarding issues related to health and nutrition. The curriculum will be centered on empowering parents, students and community members to advocate for community health.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with the Education Policy Director to produce planning and coordination of health education programs, projects, and/or campaigns.
Cultivate DHF participation in collaborations with partner organizations and seek allies addressing food insecurity in the San Joaquin Valley
Maintain analysis and oversight of existing health and nutrition policies at target school districts
Research and compile data to support state and national legislative efforts addressing food insecurity.
Develop positive relationships with school districts to support DHF’s advocacy work.
Communicate and coordinate with parents and community members with projects, campaigns, and media opportunities.
Facilitate training for parents and other community members on a variety of health, civic engagement, and education curriculum in both Spanish and English.
Create content for newsletters and various social media platforms to update community members and partners on our work.
Provide weekly written reports to document activities, updates, and results via conference calls and timely updates.
Other duties as assigned (nonpartisan voter engagement, data collection & data entry, and fundraising)
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:
Associates Degree or equivalent experience can be substituted for education
Experience and passion for community organizing
Experience in providing trainings
A proactive solutions-oriented approach
Excellent interpersonal skills (one on one and group dynamics), cultural competency, strong listening skills, and personable
Patience and flexibility
Excellent team player
Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Videoconference, google drive, & on-line navigation
Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Strong collaborator, team player, able to adapt quickly to changing situations
Time management skills
Self-confidence and self-assurance
California Driver’s License
Reliable transportation and auto insurance
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
Location: Kern County
Hourly rate: $21.50
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
75% of Medical Premium paid by DHF
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Accrued Paid Vacation
Internal learning and development programs
Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to:
The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) Education Department alongside the support of the Vecinos Unidos® chapter members, continue to provide our most underserved communities the support they need to feel assured and safe from COVID-19. The pandemic highlighted a factor we’ve known all along, it is that Central Valley essential workers – farmworkers, janitors, grocery store employees – are on the front lines constantly risking their lives for us. They are often working outdoors in conditions of poor air quality, extreme heat, unsafe working conditions and are statistically most likely to be working alongside someone with COVID-19.
As a result, the Dolores Huerta Foundation staff makes it a priority to protect and empower these communities through every opportunity we possibly can. Most recently, DHF participated in seasonal community events throughout the Central Valley where they distributed information about the COVID-19 vaccines, provided masks, hand sanitizer, and further resources and information that may benefit their situation or of those they may know. These vulnerable professionals are not likely to receive PPE from employers therefore access to such can save lives. We are proud to announce that through DHF’s participation in these fun and safe county-wide events has offered over 1,200 families free resources to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
Additionally, DHF is a proud partner within the United Against COVID-19 Coalition, where as we have helped organize 36 vaccine clinics throughout the Central Valley & Antelope Valley. Each vaccine clinic is strategically placed in the communities that have been hit the hardest by the pandemic and furthermore lack the accessibility to such resources to protect themselves from the deadly virus. A total of 3,600 people and counting have received their COVID-19 vaccine and are now proudly a part of the solution to end the pandemic.
The Dolores Huerta Foundation’s Education Department is celebrating LGBTQ History month this October by providing Vecinos Unidos® members and Youth online resources all month long. In early June 2021, Kern students of the LGBTQ+ community were harassed and intimidated by their peers. As a proactive measure to support LGBTQ+ youth, DHF has been hosting safe spaces for our youth and meeting with allies to make sure their voices are heard at school board meetings. Through our organizing efforts, on October 4th, 2021, the Kern High School District board Adopted a Proclamation Recognizing LGBTQ+ Students, Staff and Community. This is the first step in being inclusive of all identities and students, and we will continue to advocate for resources such as:
Hiring of LGBTQ+ BIPOC counselors, social workers, and therapists Sustainability of an office/space where LGBTQ+ students can gather Implementation of LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for educators and students Hosting and Celebrating PRIDE events Denouncing anti-LGBTQ+ behaviors and actions when students report them AND holding restorative justice circles for healing and solution-making when behaviors/actions do occur
For more information, please visit www.doloreshuerta.org or email Ashley at adelarosa@doloreshuerta.org
Dolores Huerta Foundation Background Established in 2003, the DHF’s mission is to inspire and organize communities to establish volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF conducts movement-building at the intersection of race, class, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status to address the harmful and discriminatory practices and abuses faced by marginalized individuals and families in the San Joaquin Valley. The DHF uses a multi-pronged approach – grassroots organizing, advocacy, leadership development, and a public relations strategy to inform narrative change.
Education Organizer
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is looking for an energetic individual to join our Education Team. The DHF seeks to hire an Education Organizer to support DHF’s program to educate, train, organize, and engage community members to participate in school district advocacy and practice community wellness.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide support to the Education Policy Director with planning and coordination of education programming, projects, and/or campaigns.
2. Develop sustainable partnerships with organizations working on education justice.
3. Maintain analysis and oversight of Local Control Accountability Plans in targeted school districts, including but not limited to: Arvin, Union, Lamont, Vineland, Greenfield Union, Woodlake Unified, Lindsay Unified, Parlier Unified, Sanger Unified, Kern High, Bakersfield City, Mojave Unified, Lancaster Unified, Palmdale Unified, Antelope Valley.
4. Research and compile data including restorative justice, mental health, and school climate to inform and support DHF education program initiatives.
5.. Develop expertise in school climate, parent engagement, and school district policies and practices to support DHF’s advocacy work.
6. Assist with developing student and parent trainings to engage in education advocacy and civic engagement topics
7. Facilitate trainings for parents and other community members on a variety of civic engagement and education curriculum in both Spanish and English.
9. Create content for newsletters and various social media platforms to update community members and partners on our work.
10. Provide weekly written reports to document activities, updates, and results via conference calls and timely updates.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Excellent cultural competency
Strong collaborator, able to adapt quickly to changing situations
Experience in providing trainings (preferred)
2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach or social justice advocacy (preferred)
Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English (preferred)
Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited college (Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted)
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft 365 & video conference such as Zoom, Skype, Google Meets
Reliable transportation, driver’s license and automobile insurance
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Dolores Huerta Foundation is proud to offer a variety of benefits to full-time employees and their family:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
75% of Medical Premium paid by DHF
Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Accrued Paid Vacation
Internal learning and development programs
Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to:
Human ResourcesDolores Huerta FoundationPO Box 2087Bakersfield, CA 93303 or via email: humanresources @doloreshuerta.org
Join us as we host a Conociendo: “El Canto Del Colibrí” #movienight for National Week of Action Against School Pushout on 10/21 at 5:30 pm PDT. This virtual event is #FREE & open to everyone.
“El Canto del Colibrí,” is a story of Latino fathers dealing with issues of immigration, faith, marriage equality, machismo, culture, and the process of their LGBTQ children coming out. Responding to requests from “Tres Gotas de Agua” audiences around the world, the filmmakers are taking this journey by inviting Latino men to speak frankly about delicate and deeply personal topics. This film will address political issues about LGBTQ families, social oppression, shared responsibility and acceptance of LGBTQ people as members of Latino families.
The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) is thrilled to announce that we are one of only ten national No Kid Hungry award recipients. No Kid Hungry, a campaign of Share Our Strength, knows that since school campuses closed nearly a year ago due to the pandemic, making FREE meals available to children is key to their health and academic success. America’s kids need us. COVID-19 has impacted millions of vulnerable children who are losing the school meals they depend on. For some, it’s the only food they’ll receive in a given day. Food insecurity is a growing concern among many families, particularly in the wake of this pandemic, when one in four children could face hunger this year. DHF believes that no kid should go hungry and that is why with the support of our Vecinos Unidos® chapter members, we’ve worked to make sure children throughout the central valley have access to healthy meals, especially in rural farmworker areas and our work is not done until no child is hungry.
Pictured right to left: Ashley De La Rosa, DHF Education Policy Program Director & Cecilia Castro, DHF Deputy Director
The pandemic has exposed like never before our society’s inequities including those faced by students that come from historically disenfranchised communities including: English Language Learners, low-income students, foster youth and students experiencing homelessness. Given the tools and support to be agents of change, those most impacted by the inequities can lead us to real transformative solutions. The Dolores Huerta Foundation has been working with our Vecinos Unidos® members to make sure their voices are centered in the school district budgeting process.
Throughout the months of March and April, the Dolores Huerta Foundation Education team provided parents with the knowledge and tools to make their voices heard to demand that school districts provide the support students in the Kern, Tulare and Fresno counties need. DHFs education department hosted four trainings focused on the school district budgeting process known as the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) with 45 Vecinos Unidos® members in attendance. As an outcome of our LCAP training, parents were empowered to host their own LCAP community town halls and invite school district leadership such as Superintendents, School board members, and Directors of Student Services to share their experiences to influence next year’s budget. In April, we hosted two regional LCAP community town halls with 28 Vecinos Unidos® members advocating for 35 LCAP recommendations to six district leadership representatives. All recommendations focused on the improvement of mental health services, school meal access, more nutritious school meals, and better parent engagement for all parents. Empowered parents, students, and community members will continue to advocate to close the educational inequities through the school budgeting process. Want to get involved? Please contact Ashley De La Rosa: adelarosa@doloreshuerta.org, Ph: 661.322.3033 ext. 1231
Join us May 6, 2021 @ 6:00 pm PST via Zoom for a Bakersfield LCAP Townhall. Learn about the school district budget known as the LCAP. Create & share recommendations to your school board for the upcoming school year for better student support on your campus! RSVP: https://bit.ly/VU-LCAP-townhall
On February 18th, 2021 the DHF Education Team hosted a regional call with 33 Vecino UnidosⓇ leaders. They discussed the importance of promoting legislation which was passed in California stating that “On [or around] Dolores Huerta Day [April 10th], all public schools and educational institutions are encouraged to conduct exercises remembering the life of Dolores Huerta, recognizing her accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions she made to this state.”
Our Parlier Vecinos UnidosⓇ Chapter scheduled meetings with principals of the Parlier Unified School District. Nine other Vecinos UnidosⓇ Education Committees are creating calls to action across the Central Valley promoting the Dolores Huerta Day Board Resolution. Our first resolution passed at the Lamont Elementary School District on March 9, 2021.
Learn about the school district budget known as the LCAP. Create & share recommendations to your school board for the upcoming school year for better student support on your campus!
Join us April 1st at 6:30 pm PST for Teaching the Life of Activist Dolores Huerta alongside CTA Santa Clara Equity Squad. Learn more about the K-12 curriculum that was created by educators to honor the life’s work of activist icon, Dolores Huerta. All resources and lessons plans will be free and accessible! REGISTER: http://bit.ly/TeachingDoloresHuerta
Foro de Candidatos del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Bakersfield
¡Conozca a los candidatos que quieren representarlo en el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Bakersfield!
miércoles el 30 de septiembre de 2020 a las 6:00 PM PST
Patrocinado por la Fundación Dolores Huerta y asociación de maestros de primaria de Bakersfield.
Únase a nosotros a través de Zoom mientras los candidatos abordan temas escolares importantes para los padres y la comunidad de Bakersfield. ¡Aproveche la oportunidad de escuchar a los candidatos y hacer preguntas!
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Fernando Torres, (661) 387-5495, ftorres@doloreshuerta.org
¡CONTAMOS, VOTAMOS, GANAMOS!
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Bakersfield City School District Candidate Forum
Meet the candidates who want to represent you on the Bakersfield City School District Board of Trustees!
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 at 6:00 PM PST
Sponsored by Dolores Huerta Foundation and the Bakersfield Elementary Teacher Association.
Join us via Zoom as candidates address important education issues and answer questions from the parents and community members of the Bakersfield City School District. Take advantage of the opportunity to listen to candidates and ask questions!
For more Information, please contact Fernando Torres at (661) 387-5495, ftorres@doloreshuerta.org
If you or someone you know may be experiencing homelessness, housing crisis, workers right issues, and/or struggling with mental health, please share the 2020 Dolores Huerta Foundation Resource & Mental Health Guide. The information listed here, may be helpful for your situation.
La colaborativa de justicia educativa del condado de Kern (KEJC): ¡Todos O Nadie, Construyendo Comunidades Saludables Sur de Kern, La Fundación Dolores Huerta, Fe en Vallé, Primero y Siempre Melanina, y El Movimiento Jakara, solicitan su apoyo para pedirle al distrito que recorte fondos del departamento policial del distrito de las Preparatorias de Kern (KHSD) para invertir en los estudiantes! Los departamentos de policía del condado de Kern tienen una historia larga de violencia y estos son los mismos oficiales que siempre acaban en el departamento de policía de KHSD y en nuestras escuelas.
Es hora de reinventar la seguridad escolar y poner fin a la criminalización de los estudiantes Afroamericanos y estudiantes Latinos en el condado de Kern.
¡Necesitamos su ayuda! El Distrito Escolar de las preparatorias de Kern adoptará su presupuesto el lunes 29 de junio de 2020.
3. Envíe un comentario público al Distrito Escolar de las Preparatorias de Kern para la reunión de la junta de la mesa directiva del 29 de junio.
4. Comparta cualquier gráfico en sus redes sociales utilizando nuestro kit para redes sociales: AQUÍ
DÍA DE PLAZO ES 29 DE JUNIO DE 2020 a las 12:00 p.m.
Cómo enviar comentarios públicos:
Envíe un correo electrónico a publiccomment@kernhigh.org o llame al (833) 827-3708 para dejar un correo de voz no más de 3 minutos.
Muestra de Comentario público
Comentario público para la reunión de la Junta del 29 de junio de 2020 sobre el “presupuesto 2020-21”
Hola mi nombre es ________. Yo soy un [estudiante, padre, miembro de la comunidad, parent,etc] del Distrito de las Preparatorias en Kern. Yo estoy urgiendo que los miembros de la mesa directiva adopten un presupuesto para el año 2020-21 que recorte los fondos del departamento de policía de las Preparatorias en Kern y inverta en los jóvenes. POLICÍAS NO PERTENECEN EN LAS ESCUELAS. Es tiempo de reimaginar la seguridad escolar, despenalizar estudiantes Afroamericanos y Latinos, y invertir aproximadamente $4 millones para:
Contratar consejeros, trabajadores sociales, psicólogos, médicos de salud mental y enfermeras adicionales.
Contratar maestros de varias etnicidades que reflejen la población estudiantil.
Implementar estudios étnicos.
Contratar practicantes de justicia restaurativa y eliminar a todos los policías de los modelos de justicia restaurativa e intervención y apoyo de comportamiento positivo. [agregar cualquier otra sugerencia para el presupuesto]
Por favor, ayúdenos a correr la voz y mandar esta información a otras personas.
Síganos en instagram @KernEducationJusticeCollab y Facebook KernEducationJusticeCollaborative
El aprendizaje nunca termina. ¡Aquí va encontrar una lista de recursos gratuitos educativos disponibles para estudiantes y padres!
Nosotros seguiremos proporcionando actualizaciones e información en cuanto la tendremos. Si tiene alguna pregunta puede contactar Cecilia Castro, Directora de Educación para la Fundación Dolores Huerta a su correo electronico ccastro@doloreshuerta.org.
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Join Dolores Huerta Foundation Vecinos Unidos and Youth for the
Parlier Literacy Matters Community Forum
Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
6 pm – 8 pm
Parlier Junior High 1200 E. Parlier Ave. Parlier, CA 93648
We will highlight LITERACY as the basic building block of education and learn to work together to ensure that students are receiving the support they need, at home and in their schools, to improve in literacy.
Childcare activités, food, music and a raffle!
For more information, contact Lourdes Oliva 559-908-4692
Join Dolores Huerta Foundation Youth and Vecinos Unidos for the
Caruthers Literacy Matters Community Forum
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
6 pm – 8 pm
2025 W. Clemenceau Ave. Caruthers, CA 93609
We will highlight LITERACY as the basic building block of education and learn to work together to ensure that students are receiving the support they need, at home and in their schools, to improve in literacy.
Childcare activités, food, music and a raffle!
For more information, contact Maria Galvan 559-864-2040
Join Dolores Huerta Foundation Vecinos Unidos and Youth for the
Sanger Literacy Matters Community Forum
Monday, February 24th, 2020
6 pm – 8 pm
1446 7th Street Sanger, CA 93657
We will highlight LITERACY as the basic building block of education and learn to work together to ensure that students are receiving the support they need, at home and in their schools, to improve in literacy.
Childcare activités, food, music and a raffle!
For more information, contact Lourdes Oliva 559-908-4692
Join Dolores Huerta Foundation Vecinos Unidos and Youth for the
Literacy Matters Arvin Community Forum
Wednesday, February 26th, 2020
6 pm – 8 pm
Veteran’s Hall 141 N. A Street Arvin, CA 93203
We will highlight LITERACY as the basic building block of education and learn to work together to ensure that students are receiving the support they need, at home and in their schools, to improve in literacy.
Childcare activités, food, music and a raffle!
For more information, contact Timo Prado 661-699-6597
Join Dolores Huerta Foundation Vecinos Unidos and Youth for the
Literacy Matters Lamont Community Forum
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
6 pm – 8 pm at the
David Head Center 10300 San Diego Street Lamont, CA 93241
We will highlight LITERACY as the basic building block of education and learn to work together to ensure that students are receiving the support they need, at home and in their schools, to improve in literacy.
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