2024 Fellow in Community Organizing

Golden State Opportunity (GSO) is a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty by providing all Californians with the tools to build financial well-being and thrive. It is led by doers who educate, engage, and empower working families. GSO’s groundbreaking, culturally relevant work in thirteen languages reaches millions of low-income Californians and connects them with the financial resources they need to survive and then thrive.

GSO’s Fellowship Program is an opportunity for aspiring leaders in nonprofit, anti-poverty, or advocacy work to gain critical organizing and leadership skills. Fellows will graduate not only with practical skills and knowledge, but as a part of a network of passionate leaders in the anti-poverty workspace. As part of the program, fellows will regularly meet with GSO leadership to learn about nonprofit, anti-poverty, and advocacy careers.

GSO is seeking to engage an Los Angeles County based Community Organizing Fellow from January 16 – May 24 to support and advance its CalEITC+ program outreach and education efforts. This role will represent GSO at local events and meetings, making presentations and sharing information about resources for low-income people and families, including tax credits, public benefits, and financial well-being. 

Fellow is also to attend and participate in GSO’s Community Action Day in Spring 2024.

Schedule: For the position, applicants must be available for 15-20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible based on events and activities, but there is a requirement for at least two shifts between Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, specifically for in-person presentations related to CALEITC. Applicants with weekend and evening availability as well are highly encouraged. *Reliable transportation is essential for this role.*

Compensation: $22-24 per hour

Selection Process

Please express your interest in this role via this application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and qualified applicants will be invited to interview.  If you have any questions about the position or our process, please reach out to Citlalli Lizarraga at [email protected] or ‪(628) 210-5011.

Golden State Opportunity is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please contact Lindsay Cooper Martin at [email protected] or ‪(916) 234-0231‬. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation during the interview process.

Golden State Opportunity advances equity and inclusion in the workplace by providing equal employment opportunity to all as part of a work environment free from discrimination. We encourage and welcome applicants who will work to further this commitment and add to the diversity of our organization on multiple dimensions including race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, genetic information, marital status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or arrest or conviction record.