Organization Description We are moving Long Beach Forward.
VISION
Race and income do not determine one’s future in Long Beach--it’s a community where everyone is safe, connected, and healthy.
MISSION
To create a healthy Long Beach with low-income communities of color by building community knowledge, leadership, and power.
VALUES
Fairness: We work with groups often not invited to the table to ensure their voices are heard, they can lead change, and our democracy is strengthened. Opportunity and participation in political processes should not be constrained by income and race.
Collaboration: We are stronger together and building relationships among diverse residents, organizations, and decision makers is key to achieving our vision of a healthier Long Beach.
Connection: We create a space for people to come together and be part of a community of like-minded people facing similar challenges and working toward a common goal.
Change: We transform how business is done and decisions are made by addressing root causes and supporting those most affected to lead the charge. We seek long-lasting change today.
Integrity: We support low-income communities of color to bring about change and we are committed and accountable to help push this change forward. We walk the walk and are constantly evolving to better meet the needs of our communities.
Program Information Long Beach Forward is the glue that brings people, community organizations, and decision makers together by providing the tools and resources they need for positive change. We support community leaders and help advance equitable policies. We do this because we believe everyone in Long Beach should be able to influence decisions that impact their lives, and oftentimes low-income communities of color are left out of decision making. Long Beach Forward's Parent Organizing Team supports parents' advocacy for their students and schools.
Parent Committee
This parent-led committee is supported by diverse community organizations working to lift up parent voice for the success of all students. Together we build community, work on issues to improve our schools, and develop parent leadership.
FWS Position: Parent Organizing Assistant
Work Hours: 6-8 hours per week. To be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Work Duties: Will include but not be limited to the following:
Organizational Support & Operations
- Conduct relationship-building 1:1s with each team member and relevant partners as directed.
- Conduct direct community outreach in coordination with staff at various community events.
- Complete all relevant internship course materials in coordination with the site preceptor.
Parent Organizing Team
- Introduction to school communities
- Community Landscape - Who are the groups, advocates and community leaders right now doing work in the parent space. History of BHC and how that work still affects our work and how we enter a space today.
- Introduction to our parent leaders.
- LBUSD Landscape - Structure, key players, calendar, parent groups and goals. Review our first year, pandemic year and strategy moving forward.
- Go over Parent Organizer Overview Plan
Parent Outreach
- Parent follow ups 1:1s
- Support the Parent Organizing Team with the upcoming Back to School Parent Community Survey
- Support the Parent Organizing Team with any follow ups resulting from the survey.
- Develop an understanding of the workflow between the Parent Organizing Team and Communications Team
General
- Build and maintain positive relationships and communication with a diverse set of stakeholders, community members, and partners.
- Ensure all work is performed in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
- Other duties as assigned.