Civic Engagement Manager

LORI•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civic Engagement Manager leads LORI’s civic engagement initiatives, including voter education, advocacy campaigns, and youth leadership development. This role is responsible for building community power by increasing civic participation, organizing around key issues, and developing the next generation of leaders through the Learn to Lead youth program. About the Organization Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency by providing them access to critical services and support. At LORI, we promote diversity and inclusion, fight for humane immigration policies, and expand capacities around immigration legal services, policy advocacy, educational access, and community engagement. Our mission is to assist refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant. LORI offers a wide range of services, including but not limited to: ● English language training and education programs ● Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy ● Immigration legal services ● Cultural orientation and community integration programs ● Youth Engagement and Women's Empowerment

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in civic engagement, organizing, or advocacy
Experience working with refugee, immigrant, and/or BIPOC communities
Proficiency with voter databases (e.g., VAN, EveryAction)
Strong project management and communication skills
Experience facilitating trainings and mentoring youth
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Multilingual (Spanish, French, or Arabic preferred)
Experience with social media, webinars, or video editing
Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar tools
Lived experience related to refugee or immigrant communities

Responsibilities

Design and implement nonpartisan voter education and outreach campaigns
Lead voter registration drives, canvassing, phone banking, and turnout efforts
Manage voter databases (e.g., VAN) and track outreach metrics
Develop culturally relevant educational materials on civic processes and rights
Build and mobilize community members around issues such as housing, language access, and immigrant rights
Plan events, town halls, and advocacy campaigns
Conduct research and develop solutions to community challenges
Lead the Learn to Lead program for high school and college youth
Facilitate leadership training, public speaking, and advocacy skill-building
Coordinate experiential learning (e.g., legislative visits, service projects)
Mentor youth in personal development and college readiness
Facilitate workshops for community members and parents
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns
Represent LORI in local, state, and national coalitions
Build relationships with community organizations, schools, and policymakers
Collaborate with internal teams on messaging and advocacy
Track and analyze engagement data to assess impact
Prepare reports for leadership and funders