CAREERS AT FIERCE
Join a Team Rooted in Community, Care, and Collective Change
At FIERCE Advocates, our work is grounded in the belief that families, caregivers, and community members deserve access to quality education, emotional well-being, physical wellness, and opportunities to lead change.
Our team brings this mission to life through advocacy, healing-centered programming, parent leadership, community engagement, and culturally responsive support.
If you are passionate about equity, community power, and working alongside families in Contra Costa County, we invite you to explore current opportunities with FIERCE.
Why Work With FIERCE?
FIERCE Advocates strives to build an organizational culture that reflects our values.
We are loving, compassionate, curious, and innovative, and we believe that caring for our team strengthens the care, advocacy, and support we offer to the community.
Our work is relational, community-rooted, and grounded in trust.
Team members are encouraged to bring their lived experience, leadership, creativity, and commitment to justice into the work every day.
What Inspires Our Team
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We are rooted in our communities and authentically connected to the people who live there.
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We support community efforts led and shaped by residents.
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We embrace family-centered and inclusive practices.
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We value staff well-being, flexibility, and professional growth.
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We believe our people are one of our greatest resources.
What You Can Expect
Working at FIERCE means joining a team that cares deeply about people, relationships, and real community impact.
Depending on the role, team members may support programs, events, advocacy campaigns, parent leadership development, community wellness, storytelling, outreach, or organizational operations.
Across our work, we look for people who are collaborative, thoughtful, reliable, and committed to advancing equity with care and respect.
Current Opportunities
Explore open roles that support FIERCE’s mission of advocacy, wellness, and community power.
Parent Partner
FIERCE Advocates is currently hiring for a Parent Partner to support parent leadership, community engagement, and advocacy efforts in West Contra Costa County.
This role helps connect parents and caregivers to resources, build advocacy skills, support community meetings and events, and strengthen relationships with residents and partners.
Men’s Life Coach
FIERCE Advocates is seeking a Men’s Life Coach to provide individualized coaching, mentorship, and supportive services to men working toward personal, professional, emotional, and overall life goals.
This independent contractor role supports participants through one-on-one coaching, goal setting, self-reflection, healthy coping strategies, leadership development, and community engagement.
The Men’s Life Coach will use a strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and participant-centered approach while creating a welcoming environment for Black, Latino, and other men of color.
Our Commitment to Equity
FIERCE Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage people of color, local residents, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with lived experience connected to our mission to apply.
We know that meaningful community work is strengthened by a team with diverse experiences, perspectives, and ways of leading.
Explore Opportunities
Even if there are no current openings that match your background, there are many ways to stay involved. Visit our Take Action page to learn how you can support FIERCE’s work through advocacy, community engagement, events, and other opportunities to help strengthen families and communities across Contra Costa County.