Barrio Leader Fellowship

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $2000 bi-weekly

Location: Everyone is welcome to apply, we highly encourage individuals from the following neighborhoods to apply:

• West Phoenix: Maryvale & Alhambra Neighborhoods
• South Phoenix: South Mountain Village, Laveen Village,
• South & Central Peoria
• Mesa: Reed Park & Heritage Square Neighborhoods and Downtown Mesa
• West & South Tucson: Barrio Hollywood, Menlo Park Neighborhood, Barrio Sin Nombre, Midvale Park Neighborhood, Barrio Viejo, Barrio Anita, Dunbar Spring Neighborhood, Barrio Santa Anita, Barrio Las Vista and Barrio Nopal.

Language Preference:English or Spanish Monolingual, or Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Who We Are

Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) and Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) are leading grassroots organizations dedicated to social, racial, and economic justice. ACE focuses on civic engagement, leadership development, and advocacy for working-class and immigrant communities, while LUCHA organizes low- and moderate-income families, particularly Black and Brown communities, to fight for progressive policy changes and political power in Arizona.

Through organizing, policy advocacy, and strategic communications, weve played a critical role in shaping Arizonas political landscapeelecting progressive leaders, advancing immigrant rights, securing higher wages, and mobilizing voters to defend democracy.

Why You'll Love This Fellowship

The Barrio Leader Fellowship (BLF) is a 4-month, full-time, paid program designed to train Arizonas next generation of power-builders and community-rooted leaders, individuals who are strategic, grounded, and serious about transforming whats possible for our communities.

Our barrios, our neighborhoods are under attack. Families are being torn apart by immigration enforcement, our freedom of speech is under threat, parents are struggling to afford housing, working people are losing access to healthcare, and local public schools are being shut down. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to the vision and values behind The Arizona We Deserve.

As a BOF Fellow, youll be responsible for organizing a neighborhood team of like-minded individuals who share this vision. Together, these teams, led by directly impacted leaders will develop policy and community-based solutions that move us closer to an Arizona where everyone can live a joyful, abundant, and thriving life.

What Youll Do

• Build 1 teams with at least 10 core members
• Host weekly:
  • Team meeting
  • Phonebanks
  • One-One Ones
• Host one Barrio listening session
• Host one Barrio Action
• Bring a Barrio Delegation to the Peoples Asamblea
• Bring Barrios issue priorities and solutions to the strategy table to inform the 2026 Arizona We Deserve Agenda
• Maintain an accurate database leaders and supporters involvement and clear next steps
• Complete the school of Movement Makers training (a six week skills and practice training that includes the fundamentals of organizing)
• Participate in political education, organizing intensives, and campaign planning sessions.

What Were Looking For:

• Strong relationship-building skills; comfortable talking to neighbors and community members.
• Committed to The Arizona We Deserve campaign principles.
• Monolingual or bilingual (English and/or Spanish); basic written and verbal skills in at least one language required.
• Solutions-oriented, creative, adaptable, and willing to take risks.
• Familiarity with organizing tactics like phone banking, canvassing, and tabling.
• Creative and strategic thinker who builds trust and inspires collective action.
• Experience mentoring or supporting others into leadership roles.
• Self-motivated, organized, and accountable to people and outcomes.

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable using computers and software (e.g., EveryAction) for data entry and digital organizing.

Fellowship Details

• Time Commitment: Full-Time
• Compensation: Paid bi-weekly at $2000
• Growth Opportunity: Strong candidates may be considered for a full-time position within LUCHAs organizing department after the fellowship concludes, based on performance and organizational needs.

RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION: Human Resources may contact you at various stages of the recruitment process if you meet the qualifications for the position. This contact will be via email or phone only. Please make sure your email address and phone number are accurate.

We do not accept walk-in, or hand-delivered application materials nor applicant calls regarding open, pending, or closed positions.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. LUCHA may, at its discretion, revise the job description at any time, and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position.

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at LUCHA, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.