COMMUNITY LEADERS COALITION HISTORY

The Community Leaders Coalition (CLC), is a multi-stakeholder cross-sectoral coalition of agencies and advocates in Napa County, California. As nonpartisan community leaders, we strive to be well-informed and actively engaged in collective solutions that address community concerns, fears or needs resulting from local, state and federal policy change. We envision a vibrant community that is inclusive and equitable - where trust, safety, health, well-being, education and empowerment is fostered and is a shared responsibility for all members. More information on our current efforts can be found at www.clcnapavalley.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Community Leaders Coalition (CLC) Director will manage the overall operations of the CLC at the direction of Steering Committee, serving as the primary back-bone staff person and logistics lead of the coalition. The position includes coordinating communications, connections, and activities among member organizations and the public at large, strengthening resources and support within the two existing chapters (Napa/American Canyon and Upper Valley), and building other partnerships and relationships with community leaders, non- profits, faith-based organizations, private sector businesses, local governments and the community at large, all while serving as a champion of the strategies and advocacy initiatives as identified by the CLC and Steering Committee. This position will utilize knowledge of equity issues, group process models for systems and social change, leadership development, facilitation best practices, and familiarity with local Napa County communities to lead efforts across sectors with varied partners to accomplish the goals of the CLC.

Cope Family Center serves as local project fiscal sponsor, and the CLC Director will report to Cope’s Executive Director as a representative of the Strategic Committee in-day-to-day operations; however, he/she/they will be under the supervision of the Steering Committee, which provides strategic direction based on input from the CLC membership.

This is a .75 FTE 30-hours-per-week non-exempt, benefited position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct CLC Operations and Coordination Among CLC Members

Share timely information regarding meetings, topics, and minutes via CLC email
Coordinate meeting logistics and communications as needed, sharing information and resources as they become available with the CLC membership
Be an active participant in appropriate meetings, including CLC, Committees and CLC Steering Committee
mplement strategies developed to proactively invite subject matter experts or existing committees or other organizations
Continue to identify unmet and emerging needs through outreach efforts and development of relationships with organizational members
Support the communications among and between coalition members
Manage of all Steering Committee projects, timelines, and deliverables, working with and through CLC Chapters and their members-volunteers.
Administration of the financial and other business functions of the CLC: sub-grants to CLC members, participants and service providers, contracts with other consultants, MOUs with project partners, etc.

Lead Community Relations, Engagement and Communications

Identify appropriate leadership and community engagement strategies in coordination with the Steering Committee and CLC membership, to meet annual priority change targets
Coordinate the strategies and related support systems to accelerate the work of CLC Chapters and their member-volunteers.
Identify and plan appropriate capacity-building workshops and training opportunities for CLC Chapters and their members-volunteers
Collect and track communication information
Work with the Steering Committee to conduct outreach and foster a better understanding of the CLC purpose, throughout the business sector, among local government stakeholders and with community leaders
Strengthen relationships with other local community-based and grassroots organizations.

Promote CLC Growth and Development in Napa County

Engage with community partners to identify and raise awareness of ongoing needs throughout Napa County
Support ongoing fund development activities
Manage internal and external communications functions and needs of the CLC
Assist in monitoring and updating progress on annual initiatives and priorities
Steward and annual review of CLC accomplishments, growth areas and learning

Identify and Develop Resources

Seek additional funding support as needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of CLC
Identify State and National expertise to share knowledge and resources with partners and help outside agencies understand the local landscape, culture and priorities of Napa County.
Conduct research in support of the work of the CLC (innovations, evidence-based practices, sample policies and legislation, funding opportunities, training resources, etc.).
Assist with organizing local campaigns, speaking and advocacy on community issues
Represent CLC at various forums as necessary.

Data Management

Collect and report data that corresponds to progress on annual initiatives and priority change targets.
Manage and Update Member Directory
Continually update Coalition calendar and contact lists
Manage reporting requirements for all grants.

Other Tasks as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited college or university or equivalent years of experience in community-based social services, grassroots organizing and/or advocacy efforts, effectively leading people to achieve stated goals and mission or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and managing community/multi-stakeholder initiatives
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environments
Proven ability to cultivate effective partnership and working relationships with organizations, school systems, other nonprofit organizations, parent groups, grassroots movements, businesses and governmental entities
Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to achieve stated outcomes
Knowledge of equity issues on the national, state and local levels preferred
Knowledge and experience with differing models and practices for leadership development.
Familiarity with trauma/resiliency-informed practices preferred
Small business administration experience preferred
Strong organizational skills required
Knowledge of and experience in models of group process design and facilitation
Demonstrated ability to effectively listen, sell, and negotiate
Demonstrated research, writing, and communications skills and experience
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present to small and large groups
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) a plus, but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Must have own mode of transportation and possess a valid CA driver’s license
Must pass DOJ and FBI fingerprinting and background check.

NOTICE: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of work duties that will be required in this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way modify, the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and contract work of staff under his/her supervision. The use of a particular illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties, not mentioned, that are of a similar level or difficulty.

APPLICATIONS

Compensation: Director-level compensation, commensurate with experience; part-time, 30 hours per week, hourly, non-exempt

Benefits: Partial Medical Insurance; Pro-rated paid Holidays; Immediate Vacation- and Sick time accrual

Please apply via email to: Dorothee Stangle, Community Leaders Coalition | dstangle@clcnapavalley.org| Subject line: CLC Director. APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 9, 2021.

IMPORTANT! We will only consider inquiries complete with CURRENT RESUME and COVER LETTER specifically stating how you feel your qualifications match what we are looking for in our CLC Director. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cope Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. Federal and State laws and the Agency's policy prohibit employment discrimination against applicants for employment and employees on the basis of age, ancestry, sex/gender (including gender identity,) pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition related to cancer or genetic characteristic, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or veterans' status. Discrimination is also prohibited on the basis of a perception that a person has any of the above characteristics.