Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
Under the direction of the AVP of Civic Engagement, the Associate Director of Civic Engagement will be responsible for implementing AltaMed’s Civic Engagement mission, guiding principles, and priorities to increase the footprint, visibility, amplification, and scalability of its Integrated Civic Engagement Model (ICEM). The Associate Director will work collaboratively with AVP and department leadership to set the direction of AltaMed’s civic engagement strategy and goals. This position will be responsible for leading the civic engagement team to ensure that the strategy is implemented effectively and promptly, by providing guidance and leadership to the team. This position will also be responsible for developing, fostering, and sustaining strategic partnerships with internal departments, organizational leaders, key community stakeholders and CBOs, funders, state and national partners, and thought leaders.
The Associate Director will be responsible for the implementation of ICEM across all clinic sites, ensuring constant and consistent communication with medical and clinic leadership, developing a civic engagement curriculum for internal employee engagement, including providers, family medicine residents, nurses, and new hire orientations. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all grant-funded work is executed in time, effectively, and within budget. This also includes timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to funders and for publication and dissemination amongst internal and external stakeholders. This position will represent AVP and AltaMed at key stakeholder meetings, at key coalition and partner meetings, and in public speaking settings like conferences, panels, webinars, and trainings. The Associate Director will work closely with direct reports and the AVP to develop quarterly goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Associate Director will prepare and create communications as needed including letters to legislators, public comment letters, assistance with written testimonies and client vignettes, internal company wide communications including newsletters, and get out the vote campaigns, fact sheets, FAQs, voter guides, and voter education materials. Track and report on all campaign activities to include contacts, engagement and voter mobilization campaign outcomes. This will include working with external academic institutions to complete reports on the efficacy and impact of campaigns. In partnership with AVP, the Associate Director will manage and track budgets for grants and other monies allocated to civic engagement. This position will also work to identify funding opportunities in support of civic engagement.
The Associate Director will also work to expand awareness of the AltaMed Action Fund 501c4 social welfare mission among community members and elected officials in California by engaging in legislative and grassroots lobbying, educational voter engagement campaigns, and social welfare advocacy. The Associate Director is required to work successfully with representatives of different communities, organizations, and neighborhoods with respect to the diverse populations and cultures. This position will also support AltaMed’s government relations priorities.
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in Public Relations, Communications, Government Affairs, Political Science, Public Health, or related area required.
A master’s degree or a combination of education and experience related to Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Campaigns, Voter Education, and Planning is highly desired.
Minimum 8 years of overall experience related to Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Campaigns, Voter Education, and Planning or related discipline required.
Civic engagement subject matter expertise, including but not limited to the decennial census, redistricting, elections (local, state, national), key partners (local, state, national), innovative models and approaches, theory and practice (BIPOC voters), understanding the data and trends.
Experience with public speaking in various settings: internal department and staff engagement, external CBO, and community engagement. Tailoring content and tone to various audiences.
Experience in leading a team, coalition building, and facilitation
Experience in research-informed writing that incorporates complex topics
Experience managing staff and related partners in a collaborative environment
Bilingual abilities and experience working with the Latino community are a plus
Minimum 3 years’ experience with civic and voter engagement work and campaigns; Experience in leading, planning, and participating in panel discussions with community organizations.
Experience with communication development in various platforms (i.e., internal staff communication, engaging additional stakeholders, and content tailoring to different audiences). Increasing knowledge and practice of business writing through a social justice lens.
Compensation
$101,065.58 - $126,331.97 annuallyCompensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Government Affairs, Political Science, Public Health, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civic engagement, community outreach, campaigns, voter education, planning, or a related discipline
- Civic engagement subject matter expertise, including census, redistricting, elections, partnerships, engagement models, BIPOC voters, data, and trends
- Experience with public speaking for internal staff, external community-based organizations, and community engagement audiences
- Experience leading teams, building coalitions, and facilitating discussions
- Experience with research-informed writing on complex topics
- Experience managing staff and partners in a collaborative environment
- Minimum 3 years of civic and voter engagement work and campaign experience
- Experience leading, planning, and participating in panel discussions with community organizations
- Experience developing communications across multiple platforms and tailoring content to different audiences
- Master’s degree or equivalent education and experience related to civic engagement, community outreach, campaigns, voter education, or planning
- Bilingual abilities and experience working with the Latino community
What We Do
AltaMed is one of the nation’s largest community health networks. For more than 45 years, we have provided care to patients in the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Orange counties. For health care professionals committed to their patients, communities and careers, AltaMed is an excellent opportunity to pursue professional goals with pride and distinction. AltaMed is a non-profit organization, focused on the needs of our patients and the well-being of our communities. Our commitment to community health compels us to look beyond the walls of our offices and clinics and see not just patients, but new possibilities for community wellness. We have many employees who joined us because their families were AltaMed patients and experienced firsthand that our patients are at the center of all we do. This approach is helping us meet our ambitious goals. We are continually accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO), an organization that ensures quality standards in U.S. medical facilities. We’re the first community health network in the nation to have been designated as a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH). We’re extremely proud of our achievements in patient satisfaction, with our highest scores accomplished during our period of greatest growth. We’ve expanded to 46 Southern California locations, offering primary medical, dental and senior care. We’re active in community outreach and education, and staffed by dedicated professionals committed to patient care. Continuously looking for ways to do more for more people, AltaMed is leading the industry in bringing new people into our nation's health care system as the top enroller for Covered California. As we continue to grow, we remain at the forefront of evolving health care systems, serving patients with comprehensive care throughout their entire lives. And we will build on our reputation as a rewarding long-term decision for both patients and professionals who believe that quality health care is everyone’s right.
