NOW HIRING: Community Organizer – South Kern & California City

NOW HIRING: Community Organizer – South Kern & California City

Position Title: Community Organizer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: South Kern, California City
Reports to: Organizing Director
Payrate: $22 – $23 Hourly

Position Summary:
The Community Organizer is focused on building and expanding the Volunteer base in the assigned
South Kern and California City communities. Organizers develop social justice based programs to
raise awareness of services and resources available to the community.

Position Responsibilities:
● Building up parents, students, and members of the community to be leaders in their targeted
communities.
● Conduct House Meeting Campaigns in targeted neighborhoods.
● Recruit and train volunteers to plan, facilitate, publicly speak and advocate for their neighbors.
● Develop and implement a plan to engage community members with collective issues including
Education, Health, LGBTQ+ equality, and civic engagement.
● Engage volunteers in non-partisan outreach and mobilization programs.
● Interdepartmental collaboration on a variety of programming, communications and issues affecting
underrepresented communities.

Education:
● Graduate from an accredited college
● Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
● 2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach role preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
● Reliable transportation, driver license and auto insurance
● Written and spoken proficiency in English and Spanish a plus
● Ability to work evenings and weekends
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
● Community Outreach
● Public Speaking
● Social Justice Advocacy
● Community Engagement
● Leadership

Job Specific Competencies:
● Strategic Thinking: Possesses a broad understanding of organizational strategic planning,
implementation and evaluation.
● Leadership: Demonstrates understanding of a variety of leadership and management principles
and practices.
● Mission Focus: Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of the challenges and
opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
● Technical Skill: Knowledge of and extensive experience planning and organizing events and
public meetings.
● Communication: Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing. Is an effective public
speaker. Communicates effectively and professionally among all levels of the organization and the
public. Bilingual (Spanish and English) applicants a plus
● Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, DHF values, and social
responsibility.
● Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience working with the staff at all levels in a
collaborative, environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace
values and relationships
● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure, and remain calm and controlled when
faced with difficult situations. Strives for immediate address.
The Dolores Huerta Foundation offers a comprehensive Benefits Package:
● 75% of Medical Premiums paid
● Paid Life Insurance
● 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
● Accrued Paid Vacation
● Internal learning and development programs

TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to humanresources@doloreshuerta.org
Type “Community Organizer” in the subject line

The Dolores Huerta Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer.

CHINGONA Soles – Stiletto Art Exhibit – Auction closes on March 3rd!

CHINGONA Soles – Stiletto Art Exhibit – Auction closes on March 3rd!

THE CHINGONA EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK

Torres Multicultural is proud to announce the return of their annual Chingona Soles stiletto art and fashion show at Luna Culture Lab. Chingona Soles celebrates women trailblazers in a unique and artistic manner. Local artists, celebrities, designers, community and business leaders get the opportunity to transform a black stiletto into a piece of artwork to be auctioned off. Luna Culture Lab is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Proceeds from this year’s auction will benefit the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Bidding runs from Feb. 3, 2023 @ 6:00 PM MST to Mar 3, 2023 @ 10:00 PM MST

https://givebutter.com/c/chingonasoles2023/auction

 

https://www.chingonasoles.org

“La Virgencita”  Stiletto, created by artist Patrick Murillo, was gifted to Dolores at the 2014 CHINGONA Soles Stiletto Art Exhibit!

NOW HIRING: Communications Director

NOW HIRING: Communications Director

Position Title: Communications Director
FLSA Status: Exempt; Full-time
Location: Hybrid: Remote/Office
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000


The Organization: The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. Our mission is to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer
organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF is based in Bakersfield, California. We
organize in the counties of Tulare, Fresno, Kern, and the high desert area of Los Angeles
County. We are seeking Student Success Mentors who are passionate about supporting this
work.
Position Summary:
The Communications Director will guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public
relations messages and oversees the information that is made public, and ensures all
messaging is in alignment with the Foundations Mission Statement.
Position Responsibilities:
 Coordinate and implement frequent communications and updates, such as calls to
action, updates and promotion of DHF’s work to donors and supporters.
 Oversee regular social media and website updates regarding DHF projects, campaigns,
and successes, calls to action and promotion of DHF’s work.
 Write and send media advisories, press releases, make outreach calls to the press to
encourage attendance at DHF events, create press packets, establish relationships with
members of the press, regularly update the DHF press list, and track DHF press hits and
promote on social media.
 Train staff on communications with the press and best practices for messaging; assist
staff members in preparing for press interviews.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:
 Bachelor’s Degree in creative writing or related field (relevant experience can substitute
for education requirement.
 2+ years’ experience in a management position
 Proficient in measuring and reaching income goals
 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
Job Specific Competencies:
● Strategic Thinking: Possesses a broad understanding of organizational strategic planning,
implementation and evaluation.
● Leadership: Demonstrates understanding of a variety of leadership and management
principles and practices.
● Mission Focus: Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of the challenges and
opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
● Technical Skill: Advanced computer skills, including google suite
● Communication: Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing. Is an effective public
speaker. Communicates effectively and professionally among all levels of the organization
and the public. Bilingual (Spanish and English) applicants preferred.
● Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, DHF values and social
responsibility.
● Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience working with staff at all levels in a
collaborative, environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive
workplace values and relationships
● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under-pressure, remain calm and controlled when
faced with difficult situations. Strives for immediate address.
Organizational Competencies:
Alignment with DHF values: Understanding and appreciation of Dolores Huerta’s legacy and
the farmworker’s movement is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our BIPOC
children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of social justice
history, and community organizing culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in
fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.
o Social Justice – We strive to achieve equity of distribution of wealth, opportunities,
and privileges in our society by dismantling systems of oppression, protecting Mother
Earth, and building a true democracy that values human rights including a person’s
right to love whomever they wish to love.
o Self Determination – We believe in the right of people to choose and be empowered
to create their own destiny. 
o Democracy – We believe in political representation, freedom, and equity, everyone
has an equal voice in organizations and governance.
o Collective Action – We believe there is a mighty power in people organizing
together towards a common goal.
o Volunteerism – We believe that giving of your own time, without compensation,
towards the benefit of others and your community serves as its own reward. 
o Non-violence – We believe in the use of peaceful action, without violence, to bring
about political or social change.
o Feminism – We believe in the social, economic and political equality of all genders;
including women’s right to control their own bodies and the right to abortion. 

o Yes We Can! – We always act with hope in the belief that what may seem
unachievable can be accomplished.

Group Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
 75% of Medical premiums paid by DHF
 Paid Life Insurance
 401(k), Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Additional Benefits
 Up to 2 weeks paid vacation during the first year of employment
 Internal learning and development programs
To Apply
Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to humanresources@doloreshuerta.org
Type “Communications Director” in the subject line

The Dolores Huerta Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

2022 Summer Weaving Movements Newsletter

2022 Summer Weaving Movements Newsletter

Please check out the latest issue of the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s Weaving Movements Newsletter to learn more about the important gains and accomplishments we made this year. Big thanks to all of our esteemed volunteers and generous donors who make this work possible!

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Letter from the Executive Director

The real power lies within the communities we serve. We are inspired by their perseverance and hard work. We have been fortunate enough to provide the tools necessary to continue to build the movement. However, we need your support to sustain this growth. Beyond sharing updates and news, we hope this can be a space where we build community and cherish the advances in social and educational justice. During the past few years, we’ve been able to reach people like never before, in ways that we did not think possible. We hope to continue mobilizing folks with your collective support. Your contributions enable us to launch new strategies, establish new partnerships and service more communities in the Central and Antelope Valleys. We appreciate the confidence that our members and donors have placed in us and our work. We will strive to be better each day and look forward to partnering with you on future campaigns.

¡Sí Se Puede!

Executive Director Camila Chavez

 

Newsletter Highlights
Vote 4 Power

As a community organization, the Dolores Huerta Foundation hosted numerous door-to-door canvassing, Candidate Forums, and voter engagement outreach throughout the Central Valley, Antelope Valley & Los Angeles County to encourage voters to power to the polls. During these events, community members, youth, and Vecinos Unidos members had the opportunity to ask questions, get to know their candidates, and learn about the importance of their vote.

Some folks even joined these efforts as a “Democracy Defender” by volunteering to get the vote out to their neighbors! The fight is not over. Now the real work begins. We must mobilize our communities who represent California’s majority. We must hold the new administration and all of our elected officials accountable for our needs and demands. For just a small donation you can help the Foundation reach our goal of contacting 1,300 voters in Kern County. Your donation will go towards educational training, forums, and outreach materials needed to connect with voters.

During recent primary elections, the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) hosted numerous door-to-door canvassing and other voter engagement outreach efforts throughout the Central Valley, Antelope Valley & northern Los Angeles County to encourage voters to show their power at the polls. Community members, youth, and Vecinos Unidos members had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the candidates at DHF hosted Candidate Forums. These “Defenders of Democracy” also volunteered to get out the vote amongst their own neighbors. In total, DHF staff, canvassers and volunteers contacted over 10,000 eligible voters, who were reminded of the importance and power of their vote. Now it is time to focus on the work of holding newly elected officials accountable.

We must mobilize these communities who represent California’s majority, to engage in legislative advocacy and action and demand that their needs are met! Your financial support helps DHF continue this outreach by providing educational training, forums, and materials needed to connect with these marginalized voters year round.

Youth Spring Into Action

In April, 98 youth from the DHF “Liberated for Youth Empowerment” (LYFE) Program gathered virtually at local parks in Fresno, Bakersfield, and Tulare for a 2 day retreat. DHF Youth Organizers led learning sessions about critical social issues addressing the community, such as the “School-to-Prison Pipeline”, which is the systemic pushout of black & brown kids through unfair and discriminatory discipline practices . They learned how to make recommendations through their school’s Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) to support efforts that prevent these types of practices from happening in their school districts.

Students participated in team-building exercises, sports, trivia games, a scavenger hunt, and created art with a social justice and political advocacy lens. Throughout each activity, youth members had the opportunity to work with each other to build their communication skills and gain trust with one another. DHF LYFE member Katherine, (she/her/hers) Age 16, said, “I was able to meet youth I haven’t seen before, it helped reunite youth who have been on zoom for so long. During the end of the retreat, we had a picnic, painted, listened to music, and other youth were playing soccer. It felt like I was at a picnic with my friends and family. ” The LYFE program aims to increase civic engagement participation among low-income, disenfranchised youth and their families to reduce racial and socio-economic disparities through evidence-based practices. These retreats give the youth an opportunity to recharge and get ready to spring into action. Currently, they are focused on LGBTQIA+ Rights and the upcoming general elections. Youth members are also excited about upcoming events. Emma (she/her/hers) Age 12 said, “I am looking forward to the Pride Prom in June!” You can support these youth experiences! A donation of $25 contributes to educational and wellness activities for a DHF LYFE member this summer.

Donor Spotlight

Raúl has been a donor and supporter of the DHF for more than 10 years. His family came from Mexico to the state of Texas in 1921 where Raul was born and lived with his mother Jesusita Marrufo, his brother, and two sisters. In 1963, at the age of 12, he and his family moved to California. He left school at a young age to work and support his family. He worked as a farmworker in the fields from the age of 13 to 32. He met Dolores Huerta in 1970. He joined the Reedley Strike and later worked with Cesar Chavez to negotiate a contract. At 32, Raul was hired at a bread company where he worked until he retired at age 65.

From his time in the field, he says that he felt committed to justice, stating “I cannot abandon the cause.” Learning that Dolores founded an organization, he became a supporter. Since February 2010, Raúl has taken the time to travel to his local post office, purchase a money order and mail it to DHF every single month, without fail! Raul’s message to Dolores as she continues to work for justice is, “May God bless her and give her strength, and may her fight continue.” His wish is that the community will continue supporting the cause. The DHF is incredibly grateful for Raul’s monthly gift. He is an example that our solidarity is our strength!

Next month, Raul at 71 years old, will make his 150th monthly pilgrimage to his post office to purchase his money order and mail it to DHF. Can you please take a few minutes of your time to join Raul in becoming a monthly donor as well, by visiting Give2DHF.org?

2022 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

DHF is honored to announce that Camila Chávez, Co-Founder and Executive Director, was awarded the 2022 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award, which recognizes innovative leaders whose breakthrough solutions to critical state challenges improve lives, create opportunity, and contribute to a better California. This award is a reflection of her dedication to social justice, as well as the hard work and victories accomplished alongside the DHF Vecinos Unidos® members and volunteers.

May Day March

On May Day, the DHF marched the streets of Fresno & Tulare with SEIU, the United Farm Workers, and other community organizations, to stand in solidarity with workers & immigrants around the world. Although May Day is not recognized as an official holiday in the United States, DHF will continue to honor and commemorate the efforts, struggles and victories for labor rights and living wages of blue collar workers each year.

Cancelling Covid-19

DHF’s COVID-19 Education & Safety Team continues to inform community members and provide options for easily accessible vaccines. DHF is proud to report that, to date, we’ve co-hosted more than 100 vaccine clinics and a total of 7,744 vaccines have been administered! Together we can overcome the pandemic. We need your help to branch out to even more communities in the Central and Antelope Valleys & Northern Los Angeles County. Please consider supporting this work at Give2DHF.org.

Groundbreaking Celebration Bakersfield College's New Campus

The Dolores Huerta Foundation was honored to be part of the groundbreaking celebration for the new Kern Community College District campus in Arvin, California. In 2016, DHF and Vecinos Unidos® worked to pass Measure J, allocating $500 million for the new Arvin campus that is expected to open in 2024.

Bans Off Our Bodies

In response to the leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade, the Dolores Huerta Foundation, in partnership Planned Parenthood and local partners, organized the “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally held in Kern, Fresno, and Tulare County to advocate for abortion rights for all.

DHF believes in the right of all people to have bodily autonomy and decide when/if they want to have a child.

17th Annual Richard E. Chavez Celebrity Golf Classic

17th Annual Richard E. Chavez Celebrity Golf Classic

The Dolores Huerta Foundation’s (DHF) Celebrity Golf Classic Committee is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 17th Annual Richard E. Chavez Celebrity Golf Classic & Ben Maddock Memorial Awards Dinner, on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Sundale Country Club, 6218 Sundale Ave. in Bakersfield, California.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

We are thrilled to return for our longest running annual event and invite you to support us as a sponsor and/or register as a player. Previous celebrity supporters who have attended include Benjamin Bratt, Rosario Dawson, Dennis Leoni, Jay Montalvo, Jose Solano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Esai Morales, Cristela Alonzo, Kenneth Landreaux, and Laffit Pincay.

The mission of DHF is to inspire, organize and empower grassroots volunteer organizations. DHF engaged 5,000 people in the fight to ensure fair redistricting maps, hosted over 100 vaccination clinics, administering over 7,000 COVID vaccination doses, and engaged in nonpartisan voter outreach, reaching over 10,000 voters.

If you cannot attend this year’s event, please consider making a donation to support the Dolores Huerta Foundation.  We also welcome donations of sports gear, sports memorabilia, gift certificates, and or promotional items branded with your company or team logo for gift bags, raffle prizes, and auction items. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, please contact DHF Golf Classic Committee members, Mrs. Angela Cabrera (661) 333-6583 or Lupe Almaraz lalmaraz@doloreshuerta.org.

Please make your golf fee payment or donation checks payable to “Dolores Huerta Foundation” with “2022 Celebrity Golf Classic Sponsorship or Golfer Fee” in the memo/notes section, and mail to DHF Celebrity Golf Classic at P.O. Box 2087, Bakersfield, CA 93303. We can’t wait to see you on the greens for another incredible DHF Golf Classic!

MEDIA ADVISORY: CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE WITH THE DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION AND LOCAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AFTER FARMWORKERS POLICY ROUNDTABLE

MEDIA ADVISORY 

                                                                                                           June 21, 2022

Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Host Press Conference with the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Local Advocacy Organizations after Farmworkers Policy Roundtable 

WHAT: Press Conference Following Farmworkers Policy Roundtable

WHO: 

  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. 
  • Senator Alex Padilla 
  • Dolores Huerta, Dolores Huerta Foundation President, and United Farm Workers Cofounder 
  • Giev Kashkooli, United Farm Workers 2nd Vice President and Political/Legislative Director
  • Anissa Perez, Personal Story 
  • Additional speakers may be announced 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. EST

WHERE: House Triangle, U.S. Capitol

BACKGROUND: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) will meet with leading national and local advocates for farmworkers, including Dolores Huerta, President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, on Wednesday, June 22. 

The policy roundtable is closed to the press, but following the discussion, at 11:30 a.m. EST, CHC Members, and national and local organizations will host a press conference to summarize their conversation and call for the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. 

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Media Contact:

Fabiola DeCaratachea

Director, Communications/Grants

Fdecaratachea@doloreshuerta.org

May Day March

May Day March


In honor of #MayDay our organizers along with community members marched the streets of Fresno & Tulare standing in solidarity while commemorating the efforts and victories of Workers & Immigrants Rights around the world. May Day is not recognized as a holiday in the United States, however, we at DHF will continue to honor and celebrate it as such. Learn more about the history of May Day in the video below. #SíSePuede

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