Distributed Organizing Fellow

Core responsibilities:

• Engage with low-income Californians using a broadcast texting platform to promote tax credits and public benefits like CalEITC, federal EITC, and free filing events
• Respond to messages in English and Spanish using pre-written and original scripts, ensuring timely communication and providing the best possible resources and support
• Provide feedback to leadership about opportunities to improve scripts and text-based conversations based on community interactions
• Meet assigned texting goals and participate in professional development activities including bi-weekly discussions and resume/portfolio building

This role creates positive change by directly connecting low-income Californians with critical financial resources like tax credits and benefits, helping them build financial wellbeing and move out of poverty through accessible, culturally relevant outreach.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in both English and Spanish
• Strong interest in anti-poverty work and commitment to helping low-income people access financial resources
• Strong time management skills with ability to work in a dynamic, flexible environment in a planned, organized and strategic manner
• Exceptional attention to detail and aptitude for information accuracy and integrity
• Strong proficiency with PC/Mac operating systems, G Suite, Google Workplace, and Microsoft Office 360 applications
• Reliable wifi connection and ability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed

Compensation: $25/hour (part-time, 5-10 hours/week)

Additional benefits:

• Professional development through bi-weekly discussions about careers, anti-poverty work, and organizing skills
• Guidance and support for developing professional tools like resumes and portfolios
• Opportunity to join a network of passionate leaders in the anti-poverty workspace
• Regular meetings with GSO leadership to learn about nonprofit, anti-poverty, and advocacy careers
• Flexible scheduling between 9AM-8PM Monday-Friday
• Equal employment opportunity and commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion

Golden State Opportunity (GSO) is a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty by providing all Californians with the tools to build financial wellbeing and thrive through grassroots advocacy, community partnerships, and policy work focused on tax credits and anti-poverty solutions.