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Owatonna, MN January 23, 2012 – After an extensive search, Centro Campesino has hired Ernesto Vélez (29) as the new Executive Director of Centro Campesino, Inc., effective immediately. He is replacing co-founder and longtime community organizer and former Executive Director, Victor Contreras. In addition to a strong commitment to Centro Campesino’s mission and a demonstrated conviction to create positive social change, Mr. Vélez brings with him almost 10 years of experience with Centro Campesino in the areas of community organizing, fundraising and development, program management and advocacy.

Open the attachment below for the complete press release:

There are two positions open at Centro Campesino.  See below to read a brief description or download the full description attached to this post.

For more information please contact Centro Campesino at 507.446.9599.  To apply to either position please send a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to evbustoscc@gmail.com.  Positions are open until filled.

Position: Community Organizer

Status: Full Time/40 Hrs. per week

Salary: $28,000 - $30,000

Reports to: Ernesto Velez, Executive Director

Primary Function:

Dear Friends and allies, We are glad to share with you that White House Office of Innovation and Civic Participation has written about our work in southern Minnesota. You can find the article on the White House website by visiting this link:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog...

Thank you for supporting our work! If you can, take the time to make a small contribution to Centro Campesino so we can continue to innovate! Visit www.centrocampesino.net to contribute or mail your contribution to PO BOX 525, Owatonna, MN 55060.