Family Forward is a feminist, anti-racist, grassroots advocacy organization that fights for systems and public policies that value the work of caregiving and directly support mamas and caregivers. After over a decade of working for change together, we’ve had some big wins—including passing the nation’s most inclusive paid family and medical leave program and a historic $100 million investment in child care for Oregon families.
Current Job Openings
We are hiring! Check out our open positions below:
Southern Oregon Regional Organizer: Interested in making a change in your community? Located in Southern Oregon? This is the job for you! Family Forward is building out our unique, transformational organizing approach, which centers mamas and other caregivers in social justice work and prioritizes both the education and experience of volunteer leaders in the work. The Southern Oregon Regional Organizer will work with communities in the region to identify and recruit new volunteers, as well as train and support the development of volunteer leaders.
Portland Metro Regional Organizer: There is so much change to be made in Portland! If you live in the Portland Metro Area, and are interested in making a difference, please apply! The Portland Metro Regional Organizer will always use a race and gender justice framework to help build and execute strong and equitable organizing plans. In the region, they will work directly with the impacted women and caregivers we organize and be part of building a transformational approach to the work. It is critical that our Portland Metro Regional Organizer understands and is able to communicate about systems of oppression.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Tiana Tomisa by emailing jobs@familyforward.org with “Southern Oregon Regional Organizer” or “Portland Metro Regional Organizer” in the subject line. Your cover letter should speak to your commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and your relevant experience. We will begin reviewing applications and encourage applicants to apply by Monday, March 31, 2025. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Family Forward Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.