Contract Field Organizer in Riverside, California at Mothers Out Front

Mothers Out Front is hiring a part-time contract Field Organizer to build a parent-led base for clean air in the South Coast Air Quality Management District from January through April 2027.

Mothers Out Front is a national grassroots organization of mothers and caregivers working together for a livable climate and healthy communities for all children. Our local teams build lasting power by organizing parents around the environmental threats their kids face where they live, learn and play. In the South Coast, that means air pollution from industrial sources and the impact it has on children's health.

Type: Part-time independent contractor

Term: 4 months, January 2027 - April 2027

Hours: Flexible, ~20 hours/week, including some evenings and weekends.

Location: Inland Empire, CA (Riverside preferred); remote work plus in-person events across the district

Reports to: Director of Campaigns and Organizing

The Organizer will listen to parents, recruit them into action, and leave behind a new Mothers Out Front team that keeps organizing after the contract ends.

1. Listen to parents. Plan and host 1–2 listening sessions or house parties across the district to learn what parents worry about most, with a focus on children's environmental health. Capture and share what you hear with MOF staff.
2. Recruit parents to events. Turn out parents to up to 3 Mothers Out Front or partner events, including 1 parent-focused training on industrial air pollution.
3. Build a local team. Identify and develop parent leaders, hold one-on-one meetings, and help a core group form a new Mothers Out Front team in the district.
4. Drive local press. Coach parents to write and submit letters to the editor on air quality and industrial pollution, and work with MOF communications staff on local media opportunities.
5. Track and report. Keep contact and event records in MOF's database and check in regularly with your supervisor on progress toward goals.

By the end of April 2027, the Organizer will work toward:

• Build a new MOF team in Riverside or the greater South Coast Air District
• Recruit 100 parents to take action or attend events
• Host 1-2 community listening sessions or house parties
• Recruit for 3 events, driving significant parent turnout
• Publish 2 letters to the editor or op-eds in local or state newspapers

• A dedicated supervisor for coaching, strategy and regular check-ins
• Administrative support, plus coverage of event and venue fees
• A travel budget for getting around the district
• Organizing materials: flyers, sign-up sheets, training materials, talking points and letter-to-the-editor templates
• Access to MOF's national network, communications team and partner organizations

Required

• 3-5 years of community, electoral, labor or issue organizing experience
• A track record of recruiting people to meetings and events and following up to keep them involved
• Comfort hosting conversations in homes, schools and community spaces
• Ties to communities in the Inland Empire region and the ability to travel across the district
• Strong organization and reliable follow-through while working independently

Preferred

• Spanish proficiency
• Lived experience as a parent or caregiver
• Knowledge of air quality, environmental justice or children's health issues
• Experience supporting people to write letters to the editor or speak to press

Compensation: $15,000 total ($3,750/mo). Travel and event expenses will be covered separately by Mothers Out Front.

To apply: To apply, please upload your resume and respond to the application questions. Please reach out to hiring@mothersoutfront.org if you have any questions.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by Dec 1 for full consideration. Target start date is early January 2027.

Mothers Out Front is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email hiring@mothersoutfront.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.