Careers

Community Coalition is a dynamic, progressive organization that values teamwork and mutual support. Our staff is challenged to learn, develop and implement cutting-edge social change strategies and tactics that will impact the quality of life in South Central.  The organization provides consistent opportunities to strengthen and demonstrate leadership, for those who seize them.

Community Coalition is a fast-paced environment. Staff members are expected to keep a pulse on the changing social, political and economic landscape in order to anticipate and respond.  The organization provides abundant opportunities to engage with some of the most effective social change agents in Los Angeles.

Community Coalition’s mission is to help transform the social and economic conditions in South Los Angeles that foster addiction, crime, violence, and poverty by building a permanent community institution that involves residents in creating, influencing and changing public policy.

Position(s) Available:

Development Associate: Under the direct supervision of the Development Manager, this position’s primary responsibilities include: 1) crafting and submitting compelling foundation grant reports that comprehensively reflect the scope of work completed and that position the organization for continued funding partnerships; 2) administrative oversight to ensure funding contracts are properly and fully executed and that the organization has strong mechanisms and systems in place to maintain files; and 3) takes the lead on the administrative functions related to key organizational projects that include but is not limited to, the annual gala. Click to View Full Job Description

Community Organizer: A Community Organizer at Community Coalition is responsible for building an informed base of South LA residents who are engaged in leading grassroots campaigns on behalf of their community. To be successful in this, the primary duties of an organizer include conducting outreach and recruitment with youth and/or adult residents via canvassing, phone banking, house visits, etc., around campaigns and initiatives pertinent to South LA and cultivating the community’s ongoing involvement in those efforts. Click to View Full Job Description