Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Under the guidance of the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement provides management, development and planning of advocacy and community engagement activities regarding economic, environmental, transportation, civic and social justice for the Black community. This role is responsible for managing the strategic advocacy plan, brainstorming with team members at all stages of plan formulation, managing and supervising the work of department staff, overseeing department budget, proposing and advocating for initiatives for the organization, managing the fulfillment of donor-funded projects and program deliverables, and completion of any department reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in education, business, management, public affairs, international affairs/international relations, social work or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in community organizing, community engagement, developing grassroots leadership, and/or advocacy required.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and execution, program management and/or community organizing.
• Advanced knowledge of governmental processes and public policy development (e.g. taxes, infrastructure, legislative, etc.).
• Knowledge of the socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the greater Seattle/King County area.
• Intense passion for social justice and equity.
• Proven track record of successfully working with community organizations and volunteers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences.
• Solid public speaking skills.
• Experience in coalition building and community mobilization.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.
• Ability to build trust quickly.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic advocacy plan.
• Brainstorm with team members at all stages of plan formulation.
• Manage and supervise the work of department staff.
• Oversee department budget.
• Propose and advocate for initiatives for the organization.
• Manage the fulfillment of donor-funded projects and program deliverables.
• Complete any department reports.

Benefits

• Medical - $8,325 per year
• Dental - $570 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - $34.20 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• LinkedIn Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds - up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
• ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days
• 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
• WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave - 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
• Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
• Taxes - 9.8% of salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree