DIRECTOR OF CVIC ENGAGEMENT

DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION•Bakersfield, CA

3d•$76,392 - $86,057

About The Position

The Civic Engagement Director will monitor and drive department progress toward achievement of DHF’s strategic and operational objectives. This role involves leading advocacy and lobbying efforts, participating in coalitions, and seeking strategic partnerships on behalf of DHF. The Director will present advocacy proposals to the Executive Team and Board of Directors for approval and guidance, and will research and track policies impacting the communities DHF serves. Additionally, the position oversees the development and implementation of non-partisan civic and voter engagement programs to support DHF’s base-building goals, monitors local, regional, and statewide governing body activities, and develops campaign plans in coordination with DHF Organizing teams and partners. The role also includes developing and preparing civic and outreach materials, overseeing monitoring and report forms, and assisting with department calendars and reporting systems. A key responsibility is developing and overseeing DHF’s Civic Engagement Programming and maximizing departmental capacity to use technological innovations in civic engagement. The Director will also supervise and coach Civic Engagement Staff.

Requirements

Experience volunteering or working with the community, government leaders, and public servants
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak, write and present information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner that is tailored to the particular audience
Ability to forge solid working relationships with colleagues & community members
Ability to work with a team and independently organize work and accept guidance from senior managers
Ability to complete assignments and work, including reporting
Minimum of one-year experience as a volunteer at a community, school, church, or labor organization
Supervisory Experience
Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, or political science
Government affairs experience
Must have experience working with diverse communities

Nice To Haves

Multilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and drive department progress toward achievement of DHF’s strategic and operational objectives.
Lead advocacy, lobbying efforts on behalf of DHF.
Participate in coalitions, seek strategic partnerships.
Present advocacy proposals to the Executive Team and Board of Directors for approval and guidance.
Research and track policies impacting communities DHF serves.
Oversee the development and implementation of non-partisan civic and non-partisan voter engagement programs to support DHF’s base-building goals and objectives.
Support the monitoring of local, regional, and statewide governing body activities and public meetings.
Develop campaign plans in coordination with DHF Organizing teams as well as regional and statewide campaign partners.
Develop and prepare Civic and outreach materials for organizers, canvassers, and volunteers.
Oversee all monitoring and report forms, and assist with the development and maintenance of department calendars, electronic files, and reporting systems.
Develop and oversee DHF’s Civic Engagement Programming.
Maximize departmental capacity to use technological innovations in civic engagement.
Supervise and coach Civic Engagement Staff.