Civic Engagement Coordinator

Oakland, CA 94621, USA
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Job Description

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General Position Summary:

The Civic Engagement Coordinator is responsible for growing civic leadership and integrated voter engagement in California’s frontline environmental justice communities where CBE and CBE Action organize. The primary program activities include issue areas education, non-partisan political education and leadership development towards civic and electoral organizing that supports voter education, voter registration, and voter/civic mobilization efforts in building an environmental justice voting bloc. This position also supports implementation of CBE Action membership, policy advocacy, positions on ballot measure and candidate campaigns, and voter turn-out that furthers cultivating a grassroots base and grows the political home of frontline leaders to advance environmental justice priorities. The Civic Engagement Coordinator works closely with community teams, frontline membership, civic leaders and allies, and reports to the Civic Engagement Director. This position is based out of the Bay Area and will have a focus in leading Richmond and East Oakland civic engagement and direct voter contact campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and facilitate youth, adult, and intergenerational civic-political education training and workshops to deepen leadership development that empowers leaders to advocate for systems change.
  • Collaborate with CBE community teams and the Civic Engagement Director to develop strategies on implementing the civic and voter engagement program, including voter registration, non-partisan voter education, electoral organizing (canvass, phone, text) campaigns, ballot and candidate campaigning, field/data tracking, and systems for elected and legislative accountability to further strategies for deep democracy.
  • Engage with existing organizational partners, allies and networks to maintain and advance CBE and CBE Action campaigns and develop new partnerships for movement building to achieve social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
  • Engage CBE and CBE Action’s base through organizing conversations, outreach efforts, monthly/quarterly member meetings, community events, email/listservs, action alerts, social media, and websites.
  • Track, analyze and evaluate data and programs to inform decisions for civic and voter engagement growth, campaign strategy, grant reports and additional needs of organizational Directors and other staff.
  • Supervise and lead in the hiring, training, and coaching of field program staff, interns, and volunteers.
  • Support in the development of program budgets, fund development, and provide narrative reports.
  • Participate in weekly staff and campaign team meetings, staff and community gatherings, organizational equity work, and office duties as needed.
  • Support local, regional, and statewide organizing campaigns and programs when possible.
  • Maintain social justice, anti-oppression and anti-racist, Just Transition, and Transformative Organizing values and principles in both internal and external environments.

EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated commitment to environmental, environmental justice, social, and/or racial justice and experience working with low-income communities and communities of color.
  • Equivalent of two- or four-year degree and or at least two years of paid work experience, preferably prior civic engagement/electoral/political/labor campaign and/or grassroots organizing and advocacy experience.
  • At least 1 full year of civic engagement, direct voter contact campaign, ballot measure or candidate campaign related experience.
  • Management experience, including supervision and leadership development of multiple staff.
  • Ability to engage in goal setting, developing/planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and programs.
  • Familiarity with legislative and electoral processes
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, i.e. efficient in group facilitation, public speaking and presentation across multiple audiences.
  • Strong intrapersonal skills, i.e community friendly, ability to engage a broad spectrum of people representing various social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a positive team-oriented environment.
  • High accuracy, attention to detail, consensus-building, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhering to timelines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Drive/Suite, digital organizing tools, CRM databases, i.e. PDI, CallEvo and Thrutext, Action Network, etc.
  • Strong social media skills i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • Flexible work schedule, including willingness to work frequent evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to travel up to four or five times a year, for up to a week.

Benefits and Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position, with an annual salary of $77,895 and an average expected work week of around 40 hours. The Civic Engagement Coordinator will receive CBE’s comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation and leave policy (26 days of paid leave in the first year, including holidays); fully-paid premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance; an additional mental health benefit; a 401(k) retirement plan; and a flexible spending plan. CBE pays full premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and any dependents.

To apply: You will be asked to upload your resume, responses to screening questions, and all available times for an interview . We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and we will begin screening applicants as early as June 17. After we review applications, qualified applicants will be contacted to set up a job interview. Ideal candidate start date is July 15, if not sooner.


Screening questions:

  • What excites you the most about this position and to work with our organization?

  • Briefly explain your paid experience in either 501(c)(3) charitable, 501(c)(4) social welfare, or 501(c)(5) labor organizations as it relates to civic and/or voter engagement, ballot and/or candidate campaigns.

  • Can you describe a project you’ve worked on similar to what you believe you would handle in this position?

  • How would you rate your proficiency with PDI (low-medium-high), and can you give an example of how you have used it in the past?

  • What are your 3 top strengths to contribute to this position and what are your 3 areas of growth?

  • Do you have additional responsibilities that may limit your engagement in consistent evening and weekend job responsibilities and duties? Please explain any limitations or existing commitments.

  • Could you start immediately if offered the position?