Orange County Action

Community Outreach Liaison

Based in Buena Park, CA

 

Title: Community Outreach Liaison
Division: Civic Engagement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Temporary
Supervisor: Civic Engagement Manager
Pay Rate: $21/hour
Revised: March 2025

Position Overview
This is a temporary, in-person phone banking position based in Buena Park, CA, created through a partnership between OC Action and the Pilipino Action Center (PAC). We will be calling Filipino Republicans in Young Kim's District to facilitate patch thru calls to her office.

The position runs from May 27 to June 5, 2025, with shifts held Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Summary
In response to the current political moment at the federal, state, and local levels, OC Action—working in collaboration with PAC—is building a team to outreach and mobilize registered voters in Orange County. Our goal is to advocate for or against legislation, policies, and budgets that directly impact our communities. We seek to hold elected representatives accountable and ensure that community resources are equitably distributed so all people can thrive.

Expectations

• Attend all scheduled shifts on time and communicate with your lead at least 24 hours in advance if you will be absent or late (unless in emergency).
• Hold progressive values and feel passionate about investing in the Filipino community
• Strive to meet outreach and engagement goals.
• Adhere to agreed-upon community guidelines to the best of your ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone banking and related outreach activities to mobilize community members around issue advocacy.
• Proactively collect and share voter and legislative insights.
• Participate in coaching, trainings, and skills development opportunities.
• Participate in debriefs before and after call sessions, as needed

Qualifications & Attributes
Ideal team members are:

• Aligned with PAC and OC Action’s mission and values.
• Eager to learn about civic engagement and the legislative process.
• Strong communicators and team collaborators.
• Comfortable working in diverse and inclusive environments.
• Adaptable to changing campaign strategies and goals.
• Preferred (not required): Fluent in Tagalog

Work Environment

• Location: In-person at a shared office in Buena Park, CA.
• Work may occasionally require brief outdoor activities or exposure to noise.

Physical Requirements

• Regular duties include sitting, standing, walking, using a computer and phone, driving, typing, listening, and speaking.

Safety Considerations

• May involve engaging with members of the public who have differing viewpoints from OC Action’s values.

Agency Background
OC Action is committed to the long-term progressive transformation of the Orange County electorate. Our work centers on increasing the quality, scale, and effectiveness of civic participation in communities of color and among low-income populations.

Alliance Partner Organizations include:

• Resilience OC
• Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance
• Orange County Congregation Community
• Pilipino Action Center
• Orange County Environmental Justice
• California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative

To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please email: Vanessa@pilipinoactioncenter.org.
Deadline to apply: May 21, 2025

Orange County Action (OC Action) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.