Civic Engagement and Grass Roots Manager

Houston Food Bank•Houston, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Civic Engagement Manager will lead the implementation of Houston Food Bank’s (HFB) efforts to enhance civic participation among the communities it serves. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a robust civic engagement strategy that educates and mobilizes individuals to participate in elections and engage their government officials and communities. The Civic Engagement Manager will design outreach and advocacy campaigns, working closely with internal teams, volunteers, community members, and external HFB partners to strategically grow this work throughout HFB’s service area. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or 3-5 years of experience.
1-2 years of community organizing experience
2-3 years of supervisory experience
Experience with facilitation of group discussion; training community members; individual interviews that guide storytelling; and strategic planning
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work with a diverse population, including the public.
Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to effectively communicate to and facilitate large groups.
Able to communicate complex information clearly.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with a diverse array of stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attentive to detail.
Exceptional organizational and logistical skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges and quickly devising solutions in dynamic environments.
Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel.
Ability to operate a computer, copier, and other business equipment.
Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and manage resources to execute a voter engagement plan within defined timelines and budgets.
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Ability to speak confidently to large groups, lead civic engagement information sessions, and represent the Houston Food Bank in civic engagement discussions.
Data Analysis and Outcome Evaluation: Competent in gathering, analyzing, and reporting data on voter engagement efforts to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Is legally able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is preferred
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance

Responsibilities

Designs the strategies and tactics associated with executing and scaling HFB’s civic engagement plan.
Supervises the Civic Engagement Coordinator’s implementation of voter and civic engagement plans to ensure deliverables are met.
Manages the budget for the grant associated with civic engagement initiatives.
Manages relationships with HFB’s partner network and volunteers to assess capacity for civic engagement, including but not limited to voter engagement and advocacy for systems change.
Manages HFB’s involvement in the 2030 Census work.
Develops and provides training for HFB neighbors, partners, internal staff, and volunteers, alongside the Civic Engagement Coordinator.
Helps design and implement efforts with HFB partners, neighbors, and other stakeholders to collect insight on community needs and opportunities related to civic engagement.
In collaboration with the Government Relations team and Marketing and Communications Department, builds and executes social media and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about civic engagement.
Assists in inputting and providing reports on civic engagement metrics utilizing Government Relations’ information management system and ensuring voter engagement metrics are reported to Houston in Action.
Finalizes interim and yearly written reports to Houston Endowment and helps prepare proposals for future funding.