Joseph Rivera Jr
Community Organizer
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Energetic and driven with natural ability to connect with diverse communities, fostering strong relationships and trust. Possesses solid understanding of community needs and effective communication, bolstered by skills in event planning and public speaking. Committed to creating positive change and empowering communities through impactful initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Organizer
Living United For Change In Arizona
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Organized Environmental Justice Water and People First Economy Campaigns.
- Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives.
- Recruited & Trained volunteers in organizing techniques, resulting in increased participation and commitment from supporters.
- Increased civic engagement through organizing events, workshops, and forums for community members.
- Used Every Action, Mini Van, and Empower to track member engagement, phone bank, and Canvass
Environmental Justice Organizer, EDFA Remote
The Outreach Team
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Was one of 6 Regional Organizers for the Environmental Defense Fund Action Unite Climate Voters Campaign
- Worked closely with Mission for Arizona to get Climate Champion US Senator Mark Kelly Elected with recruiting over 30 volunteer canvassing shifts
- Organized, recruited for, and hosted 2022 Tucson Region Unite Climate Voters Summit
Political Canvasser
The Outreach Team
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Increased voter engagement by effectively communicating campaign messages door to door.
- Used Every Action Mini Van to Canvass for Primary Election Cycle 2022
- Identified key issues important to voters through comprehensive survey administration.
Education
No Degree -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Workshop organization
- Issue awareness
- Data collection
- Public speaking
- Advocacy background
- Recruitment strategies
- Recruitment expertise
- Volunteer oversight
- Volunteer management
- Grassroots organizing
- Advocacy experience
- Event coordination
- Mobilization support
- Canvassing
- Outreach management
- Base building
- Lobbying
- Community meeting arrangements
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Community Organizer
Living United For Change In Arizona
06.2023 - 04.2025
Environmental Justice Organizer, EDFA Remote
The Outreach Team
06.2022 - 11.2022
Political Canvasser
The Outreach Team
04.2022 - 06.2022
No Degree -
University of Arizona
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