Community Solutions Advocate

The Community Solutions Advocate is a full-time exempt position that will work in partnership with communities in the Central Coast to help secure access to safe and affordable drinking water in the short and long-term. This is primarily achieved by providing accurate and relevant information on local drinking water quality, conditions, and challenges; connecting residents to available resources; supporting communities to engage in local drinking water projects; and encouraging participation in local, regional and statewide policy campaigns.

All employees at CWC are “at will.” This position will report directly to CWC’s Community Advocacy Manager based in Watsonville, and will work closely with other CWC staff, community partners, and allies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of community organizing, community-driven policy campaigns, and a strong passion for environmental and social justice. Candidates will excel at this position if they are excited to work collaboratively alongside impacted community residents, other CWC staff, and government and NGO partners to remove barriers to safe and affordable drinking water.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

● Fluency in English and Spanish.

● Strong passion for and commitment to social and environmental justice.

● Experience working with low-income communities and/or communities of color.

● Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with sensitivity to appropriate delivery depending on the target audience.

● Strong interpersonal communication skills via various methods (ie in-person, telephone, email, video conferencing, and in writing)

● Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to make progress on multiple projects concurrently.

● Ability to think strategically and understand how individual campaigns and projects fit into CWC’s overall model of change

● Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse organizations, groups, and individuals.

● Proficient with basic computer skills including, at minimum: Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and ability to troubleshoot basic software and computer equipment problems.

● Valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive on highways.

● Ability to travel within California and work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

● Three or more years of community engagement or relevant professional experience

● Understanding of and fluency in digital organizing tools and software, including online, mobile, social media, and text platforms.

● Experience with, or knowledge of, water and environmental issues and/or community development.

● Knowledge of the political landscape in California.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement contributions; generous vacation, family and sick leave and holiday policies; hybrid (remote and in-person) work location policy; work from home reimbursements; flex-time; professional development opportunities and more.

Community Water Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. As such employees may be able to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

To apply, email resume and cover letter to careers@communitywatercenter.org

Vaccination Policy: To ensure the health and safety of staff, community partners, and other stakeholders we interact with, CWC requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved before the first day of employment. As such, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

Community Water Center is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified job applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To learn more about the Community Water Center, visit our website at www.communitywatercenter.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Suite 421 Watsonville, CA 95076: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Suite 421 Watsonville, CA 95076