ASE IS HIRING!

5 Job Openings (Updated 03-2023)

Community Organizer (Health Organizer- 1 Full-time, 1 part-time)
Reports to: Organizing Director

JOB SUMMARY: ASE is seeking one full-time and one part-time Health Organizer to organize residents on Chicago’s southeast side around health-related issues. Health organizers would work with residents to develop strategies to address health issues identified by residents, create issue-based leadership teams, and work with community groups to increase collective power of the group. Two health priorities identified by residents: neighborhood violence and trauma, and environmental justice issues.

ASE has a history of working on health issues. ASE has been working to combat environmental racism, and the concentration of toxic developments on the southeast side. ASE is working on policies at city, state, and federal levels. ASE also has a history of addressing neighborhood violence in a holistic way, with residents creating long-term solutions, including addressing trauma through restorative justice practices and alternatives to policing. ASE also worked to increase Covid-19 vaccine access and availability.

The Community Organizer would be part of a team working on health, environmental justice, and neighborhood safety. ASE unites diverse communities on Chicago’s southeast side, majority African American and Latino, to have a voice in the community on social justice issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform outreach to organizations (e.g. schools, churches, non-profits, block clubs) and networks to unite residents and local allies around health-related issues. Go door-to-door in specific areas.
• Convene resident and stakeholder strategy meetings on health-related issues they identify
• Coordinate meetings with residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers
• Strategize with community residents, local organizations, and fellow ASE campaign staff
• Other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities
• Prepare written reports, meeting summaries, related written materials as they pertain to the work

REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Experience in doing community outreach. Previous experience in community/union organizing or working on community issues, desirable
• Interest in or lived experience with public health, violence interruption, environmental issues, and/or health care policy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships with and engage community members, community groups, and potential allies.
• Ability to work independently and be a team player.
• Willingness to perform outreach- to individuals and groups, and speak in front of groups.
• Share our commitment to social, racial, and economic justice, and increasing community leadership and involvement in local issues
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos.Willingness to work in all parts of our service area. Spanish and/ or French language skills a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Experience with social media engagement or networks, a plus.
• A flexible schedule and ability to work some evening and weekend hours, when needed.
• Cell
• or means to travel to meetings with partners and events
• Basic computer fluency. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Positions are available immediately. Positions:

• 1 Full-time position with salary, commensurate with experience. Health benefits, vacation & paid time off (32 days/ year).
• 1 part-time position, 20 hours/week, at $17-20/hour depending on experience.
• Both positions have paid travel reimbursement.

How to apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Amalia, at amalia@asechicago.org, with “Health Organizer Full-Time” or “Health Organizer Part-Time” in the subject line of the email.

 Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other factor not specifically related to the ability to perform the job at hand.            03/2023

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Community Organizer (Environmental Justice & Developments- full-time)
Reports to: Organizing Director

JOB SUMMARY: ASE is seeking to hire an additional Community Organizer to help expand our Coalition for a South Works CBA, and work with residents to win Community Benefits Agreements (written agreements between developers and the community) and combat toxic developments on Chicago’s southeast side. ASE unites diverse communities on Chicago’s southeast side, majority African American and Latino, to have a voice in the community on social justice issues, including equitable development.

There have been 17 developments in the last 3 years on the southeast side. ASE coordinates the Coalition for a South Works CBA on: 1) making sure southeast side developments benefits local residents, and 2) combating environmental racism, and the concentration of toxic developments on the southeast side. Residents have prioritized jobs and training, affordable housing, green infrastructure, and quality of life.

ASE is currently working on 2 CBAs, won a victory with the City’s denial of the General Iron permit (company with a history of air pollution violations), and is now working on policies at city, state, and federal levels, led by community residents.

The Community Organizer would be part of a team working on equitable development, environmental justice, and ensuring the community is part of the decision-making process in local developments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform outreach to organizations (e.g. schools, churches, non-profits, block clubs) and networks to expand Coalition.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and decision-makers
• Discuss local issues regarding equitable developments with community members
• Strategize with community residents, local organizations, and fellow ASE campaign staff
• Work with community residents on racial equity issues, as they arise and as capacity allows.
• Other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities
• Prepare written reports, meeting summaries, related written materials as they pertain to the work

REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in community/union organizing or working on community issues, desirable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships with and engage a variety of community members, community groups, and potential allies.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Willingness to perform outreach, both to individuals and to groups, and speak in front of groups.
• Share our commitment to social, racial, and economic justice, and increasing community leadership and involvement in local issues
• Track record of working with diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) desirable.
• A flexible schedule and ability to work some evening and weekend hours, when needed.
• Cell phone and automobile (with valid U.S. driver’s license and auto insurance)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

This position is available immediately.

Salary and benefits: Full-time salary, commensurate with experience. Health benefits, vacation & paid time off (32 days / year), travel reimbursement.

How to apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Amalia, at amalia@asechicago.org, with “Community Organizer” in the subject line of the email.

Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other factor not specifically related to the ability to perform the job at hand.Updated 02-2023

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Youth Organizer (2 full time positions)
Reports to: Organizing Director

JOB SUMMARY: ASE is seeking 2 full-time Youth Organizers to: organize and staff its Youth Leadership Council (YLC), working with youth to help them develop and implement their own youth-led campaign/s. ASE unites African American and Latino youth on the SE side to have a voice in the community.

Youth Organizers will provide trainings for youth to take action on priorities they’ve identified, including environmental justice (combating toxic developments, increased City transportation access/service, green new schools), utilizing restorative justice practices, and community building events to engage students and adults.

Recent YLC victories: City’s denial of the General Iron permit (company with history of air pollution violations), Chicago Public Schools adopted recommendations for alternatives for police officers in schools, and $3.2 million reinvested in restorative justice practices in schools. YLC members have hosted their own rallies, done a 500 student signature petition, and organized mutual aid (annual Back-to-School giveaways).

Youth Organizers are part of a team working to ensure youth have a voice in the community on issues that are important to them and affect the southeast side of Chicago.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff weekly Youth Leadership Council meetings and provide leadership trainings
• Work one on one with youth leaders to build their leadership abilities
• Help youth utilize restorative justice practices, including in their meetings
• Perform outreach to schools, churches, and after-school programs to expand YLC
• Work with youth & local organizations to develop local campaign/s, inc. around anti-violence initiatives
• Connect YLC members with youth groups doing similar work and provide opportunities for youth participation in community events
• Able to communicate effectively with youth using positive reinforcement and consistency
• Creating a healthy, welcoming environment that supports creativity and sharing different perspectives
• Other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities
• Prepare written reports, meeting summaries, related written materials as they pertain to the work

REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum: 2 years experience in community/union organizing or working on community issues
• Experience in developing and leading organizing campaigns, as well as in identifying/training leaders
• Familiarity with or willingness to be trained in restorative justice practices.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in working with youth and/or students, preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
• Share our commitment to social, racial, and economic justice, and increasing community leadership and involvement in local issues
• Track record of working with diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish), desirable.
• A flexible schedule and ability to work evening and weekends, as needed. YLC meets weekly, and has met in the evenings or Saturdays. Youth organizers will work with youth to determine best time to meet.
• Cell phone and automobile (with valid U.S. driver’s license and auto insurance)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Salary & benefits: Full-time salary, commensurate with experience. Health benefits, vacation & paid time off (32 days / year), travel reimbursement.

How to apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Amalia, at amalia@asechicago.org, with “Youth Organizer” in the subject line of the email.

Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other factor not specifically related to the ability to perform the job at hand.Updated 02/2023

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ASE is looking for volunteers!

• Are you looking to get involved in the community or are you already involved in the community?
• Would you like to make a difference in the community?
• Do you need community service hours?
• Would you like to gain some work experience?

The Alliance of the SouthEast is looking for volunteers for neighborhood projects in South Chicago and the East Side. Volunteers should be passionate about working with other residents and institutions to make a difference in the community. We are looking for people who have good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude and spirit. We are looking for people who like working with diverse populations (African Americans and Latinos). We are also looking for volunteers to do some light office work and make phone calls 1-2 times per week. If you are looking to help longer term, we will try to match interests to one of our campaigns. Fluency in Spanish is not necessary, but preferred.

We are open to local residents looking to volunteer to fulfill service hours. Work may include: helping with an event, making phone calls, door knocking, updating databases. We will do our best to match interests.