Member Engagement & Capacity Building Manager

PIF Coalition, A Project of New Venture Fund • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Member Engagement & Capacity Building Manager plays a critical role in PIF’s core strategic approach to build power and capacity to advance policy and systemic changes at the local, state and national levels, ensuring immigrants have equitable access to quality health care, nutrition, housing, public services and economic supports. The manager is responsible for building and strengthening the coalition’s membership base, supporting member organizations, implementing strategies that advance capacity- and power-building with member organizations, and tracking member engagement. This role serves as a key connector between coalition leadership, member organizations, and community leaders, ensuring strong engagement, coordinated capacity development and meaningful participation from impacted communities. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder, skilled organizer, and strategic power-building trainer who is passionate about immigrant rights, health equity, and economic justice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of professional and lived experience.
• Five or more years of experience in capacity building, grassroots organizing, training and development, coalition building, and/or advocacy campaigns with proven project management experience.
• Experience developing and implementing training development and capacity building approaches.
• Strong commitment to immigrant justice, social safety net equity, racial equity, and economic inclusion.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder coalitions and partnerships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned to reach PIF’s strategic goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on immigrant rights, safety net access, economic inclusion, Medicaid, SNAP, housing, or related policy issues.
• Experience managing grant deliverables and funder reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of legislative, administrative, and community-based advocacy strategies.
• Experience with CRM, advocacy, and project management systems.
• Fluency in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, and Arab communities a plus.
• Proficiency in more than one language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Movement Building Director and senior leaders to design and implement strategies to build power among member organizations and center the needs and leadership of impacted communities.
• Develop training programs using popular education methodologies and skill-building opportunities that directly address the needs of member organizations and align with PIF’s long-term strategic framework.
• Develop resources and tools to strengthen coalition members' community education, advocacy engagement, and organizing approaches.
• Stay current on innovative power-building strategies, coalition-building practices, and project management approaches via ongoing professional development.
• Share best practices across internal teams and partner organizations to build long-term movement capacity.
• Collaborate with the Movement Building Director to design, implement, and evaluate a full-spectrum member engagement framework to support PIF’s capacity building, policy advocacy, and communications priorities.
• Strengthen the capacity of existing PIF State Coalitions to support the leadership and engagement of impacted communities in advocacy and fortify cross-sector collaboration.
• Support the development and sustainability of emerging PIF State Coalitions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with PIF member organizations and support their leadership development, capacity, and sustained engagement with PIF.
• Foster strong relationships with PIF allies, coalition partners, community-based organizations, and advocacy networks in order to advance PIF’s strategic priorities.
• Represent the coalition in meetings, advocacy tables, conferences, and partner convenings.
• Collaborate with the Policy & Advocacy team to build and steward partnerships and coordinate member engagement for assigned campaigns and projects.
• Support emerging issue campaigns and initiatives as organizational priorities evolve.
• Participate in and lead coalition working groups, cross-functional teams, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure outreach, education, and campaign materials are culturally responsive, accessible, and centered on the experiences of impacted communities.
• Support the alignment of narratives and messaging across PIF teams and members.
• Work with the Development team to ensure progress on project goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Execute and manage all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use data analysis, organizing principles, advocacy best practices, and project management principles to inform and refine project plans and strategies.
• Manage project deliverables, including grant requirements, reporting obligations, timelines, work plans, and collaborative processes.
• Maintain systems to track membership engagement that include member development and engagement, among others.
• Analyze data and capacity building metrics to inform strategy and improve effectiveness.
• Support grant reporting, and prepare capacity building updates, member engagement summaries, and other reports for leadership and funders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support PIF goals.

Benefits

• 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums paid for employees and their families
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k or ROTH Retirement options with 3% automatic employer contribution + up to 3% employer match
• PTO: 4 weeks Vacation Leave, 2 weeks Health Leave, 9 Standard & 4 Floating Holidays, 20 Volunteer Hours, and Paid Family and Medical Leave

What This Job Offers

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