The Role
Leads civic engagement, advocacy, lobbying, coalition-building, policy monitoring, voter engagement programming, campaign planning, outreach materials, reporting systems, and staff supervision. Presents proposals to executive leadership and the board, develops strategic partnerships, supports organizing teams, and advances nonpartisan community engagement initiatives through technology and program development.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- The Civic Engagement Director will monitor and drive department progress toward achievement of DHF’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Lead advocacy, lobbying efforts on behalf of DHF.
- Participate in coalitions, seek strategic partnerships.
- Present advocacy proposals to the Executive Team and Board of Directors for approval and guidance.
- Research and track policies impacting communities DHF serves.
- Oversee the development and implementation of non-partisan civic and non-partisan voter engagement programs to support DHF’s base-building goals and objectives.
- Support the monitoring of local, regional, and statewide governing body activities and public meetings.
- Develop campaign plans in coordination with DHF Organizing teams as well as regional and statewide campaign partners.
- Develop and prepare Civic and outreach materials for organizers, canvassers, and volunteers.
- Oversee all monitoring and report forms, and assist with the development and maintenance of department calendars, electronic files, and reporting systems.
- Develop and oversee DHF’s Civic Engagement Programming.
- Maximize departmental capacity to use technological innovations in civic engagement.
- Supervise and coach Civic Engagement Staff.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Experience volunteering or working with the community, government leaders, and public servants
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak, write and present information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner that is tailored to the particular audience
- Ability to forge solid working relationships with colleagues & community members
- Ability to work with a team and independently organize work and accept guidance from senior managers
- Ability to complete assignments and work, including reporting
- Multilingual preferred
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one-year experience as a volunteer at a community, school, church, or labor organization
- Supervisory Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, or political science
- Government affairs experience
- Must have experience working with diverse communities
Skills Required
- Minimum one year of volunteer experience with a community, school, church, or labor organization
- Supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or political science
- Government affairs experience
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and community members
- Ability to organize work independently and collaboratively
- Multilingual ability
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The Company
What We Do
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that builds grassroots leadership and volunteer-led community organizations to pursue social justice. Its work centers on civic engagement, education equity, health and safety, and LGBTQIA+ equality. Through organizing, training, and community resources, it amplifies the voices of people most affected by inequity, supports community-driven solutions, and advances local and state legislation for marginalized communities.
