Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement provides management, development and planning of advocacy and community engagement activities regarding economic, environmental, transportation, civic and social justice for the Black community. This role is responsible for managing the strategic advocacy plan, brainstorming with team members at all stages of plan formulation, managing and supervising the work of department staff, overseeing department budget, proposing and advocating for initiatives for the organization, managing the fulfillment of donor-funded projects and program deliverables, and completion of any department reports.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in education, business, management, public affairs, international affairs/international relations, social work or related field preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in community organizing, community engagement, developing grassroots leadership, and/or advocacy required
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and execution, program management and/or community organizing
• Advanced knowledge of governmental processes and public policy development (e.g. taxes, infrastructure, legislative, etc.)
• Knowledge of the socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the greater Seattle/King County area
• Intense passion for social justice and equity
• Proven track record of successfully working with community organizations and volunteers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences
• Solid public speaking skills
• Experience in coalition building and community mobilization
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Ability to build trust quickly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

ULMS TOTAL COMPENSATION
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

• Medical - $8,325 per year
• Dental - $570 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - $34.20 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• LinkedIn Learning Account
Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

• ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
• 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary


At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.