Associate Director of Civic Engagement & Community Affairs - Hybrid Sacramento, CA

California Primary Care Association • Sacramento, CA

1d • $84,124 - $89,382 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Civic Engagement and Community Affairs will provide strategic support and oversight to CPCA’s statewide community health center (CHC) civic engagement initiatives. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and expansion of CPCA’s civic engagement framework to ensure increased and sustained participation in advocacy, voter engagement, and public health initiatives among CHCs, Regional Clinic Consortia, and community-based organizations. The Associate Director will lead on drafting and communicating out the actions and needs of the organization and support strategic communications.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of voter engagement strategies, community organizing, and advocacy within healthcare or nonprofit sectors.
• Experience in policy analysis, government relations, and legislative advocacy.
• Work collaboratively with multi-departmental teams.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and professional skills when engaging with Association membership and Board of Directors, vendors and partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications and platforms.
• Solid problem solving, critical thinking, organization and time management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legislative and/or related government activity, political leadership, or equivalent experience required.
• All hires are required to maintain residence in California.
• Due to network security and hybrid work this position requires the employee to have a cell phone with a data plan and home internet service, both are reimbursed at a set rate each month.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of healthcare issues in California and how federal policy impacts health-related issues preferred.
• Experience with community health centers, member-driven associations, or non-profit organizations preferred.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Association with internal and external communication development, which may include e-communications, newsletters, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, videos, publications, and other copywriting.
• Provide ongoing communication support to the Association’s senior leadership, which may include the development of correspondence, speech writing, presentations, fact sheets, and visuals.
• Support the advocacy strategy of the Association and its affiliate organization, CPCA Advocates, which seeks to influence state and federal public policy through the mobilization of community health centers advocates.
• Support and execute a strategic plan to expand CPCA’s civic engagement infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and policy priorities.
• Support the implementation of strategic communications that support the goals of the organization utilizing paid and earned media efforts.
• Foster partnerships with national, state, and local organizations to enhance civic engagement efforts, voter mobilization strategies, and advocacy programs within CHCs.
• Lead the integration of CPCA’s policy goals with civic engagement strategies, working closely with the Government Affairs team and external policy experts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs to build civic engagement capacity among health center staff, leadership, and patient communities.
• Support and manage grant-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with deliverables, reporting requirements, and financial oversight.
• Represent CPCA at high-level meetings, coalitions, and conferences to promote civic engagement initiatives and advocate for policies supporting CHCs and underserved communities.
• Work closely with the Training and Marketing teams to coordinate communications efforts and influence the Association’s overall communications strategy.
• Support the development and delivery of projects, programs and technical assistance.
• Provide accurate and timely technical assistance by learning specific areas of content and serving as a resource to health centers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support the Association’s Strategic Plan
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to member inquiries.
• Assist with grant and budget management, contract development and reporting.
• Serve as lead staff to designated peer networks, work groups, task forces and committees.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource, providing guidance and sharing expertise with team members.
• High levels of interaction with association members, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Travel for national and regional meetings, trainings, and site visits by air and ground transportation, as required.
• Report regularly to supervisor.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office weekly, with an additional in-office day once per month)
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 5% employer retirement contribution
• Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 floating holidays, plus 18 paid holidays (including a December 24th - January 1st Winter Break)
• Monthly stipends: $50 for cell phone and $50 for internet
• Parking benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, Aflac, and FSA options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level