Senior Organizing Manager

Senior Organizing Manager

Oakland, California (Hybrid)

The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is seeking a full-time Senior Organizing Manager. CPEHN is a statewide health policy organization focused on addressing racial and ethnic health disparities. CPEHN works closely with communities of color across the state to elevate local voices and health issues to state and local policymakers and help communities of color advance policy change and structural reform that creates equitable conditions for their communities. This position must be based in the Bay Area Metropolitan Area or Northern California (ex. Monterey, Solano, Central Coast). CPEHN maintains physical offices in Oakland, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. CPEHN has a mandatory up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine policy.  

The Senior Organizing Manager is responsible for building and mobilizing culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse coalitions to support CPEHN's health equity policy agenda. We are looking for someone who has expertise in community engagement and outreach or direct action organizing, project management, facilitation, and has a working knowledge of strategies to advance California's state-wide policy advocacy. Ideal candidates have passion for health equity, and can authentically build and maintain excellent relationships with diverse communities. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned community-organizer who is looking to evolve their skill-sets and to collaborate with a fantastic team of people to push for impactful policy change in California 

Key Job Duties: 

• Lead coordination of CPEHN’s statewide coalition, including maintaining relationships with existing members, identifying and recruiting new member organizations, development of meeting agendas, facilitation, and executing convenings
• Plan and facilitate meetings with community partners in statewide advocacy spaces, with a particular eye to inclusion of diverse community voices directly impacted by the issues
• Implement effective, multi-level organizing strategy and advocacy plans within health advocacy coalitions
• Strengthen and grow network membership, identifying and executing strategies based in relational organizing to increase membership while maintaining and deepening current grassroots membership 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CPEHN partners 
• Shape the strategy and process of policy prioritization for networks and support development of strong and effective policy agendas
• Supervise organizing staff, building the strategy, efficacy, and organizing skills of of other staff.  

Essential Skills: 

• Experience leading organizing strategy within coalitions to advance specific goals, outcomes, and legislative priorities.
• Familiarity with health policy and budget process in California 
• Ability to work effectively and relationally with grassroots partners and coalitions and integrate their voice in advocacy efforts 
• Ability to build and make connections with both legislators and community members.  
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently with minimal supervision
• Cultural humility and ability to understand issues impacting all communities of color 
• Ability to work within and across teams, title tiers, and offices 
• Demonstrated ability to develop organizing campaigns that move others to strategic action for collective impact over the course of years
• Demonstrated ability to move from research to organizing strategy that moves others to action around policy priorities at a statewide level
• Excellent facilitator skills, with demonstrated expertise in developing strategic in-person and virtual events and meetings that invite meaningful participation from grassroots to grasstops

Required Qualifications: 

• At least 5 years of experience working in a community organizing-related position, preferably at a nonprofit or community-based
• organization. 

• At least 3 years of experience working on issues related to communities of color or working
• with communities of
• color. 

• At least 2 years of direct supervision experience.  

Compensation and Benefits: 

$80,500 - $82,500. At CPEHN, we understand the importance of benefits and how they contribute to the overall well-being of our staff. We provide excellent benefits (100% employer paid health and dental insurance, up to 10% employer retirement contributions, sabbatical leave, generous PTO with 1 week winter holiday every year, frontloaded sick leave, and more). CPEHN provides all employees with professional development funds to grow and hone skills relevant to their work. 

Culture: 

We center equity at the heart of our culture, which can be seen in our hiring, salary transparency, and our commitment to the growth of our staff. We pride ourselves in uplifting a healthy work-life balance, which includes monthly “Slow Fridays” to encourage our team to take vacation, weekly “Fun Time,” and annual “Fun Days” set aside to allow break time and opportunity for fun.. CPEHN operates as a hybrid position. This position will be regularly meeting in-person with partners, attending and hosting community events, and other activities that require being in the field. Additionally, this position may include working weekends and evenings depending on partner events.

To Apply: 

Submit the following via Bamboo: 

• Cover letter 

• Resume 

• 1 writing sample demonstrating communication with partner or coalition members. (no longer than 2 pages). 

Position open until filled. Applications received by May 31, 2026 will be prioritized. 

CPEHN is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to

apply.