Civic Engagement Manager, Full-time
POSITION TITLE: Civic Engagement Manager, Full-time (Exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Civic Engagement
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SUPERVISES: Latino Agenda Analyst, Immigration Analyst and Multicultural Leadership Academy Coordinator
SALARY: 60-65K
DATE: September 2019
The mission of the Latino Policy Forum is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of its community and society as a whole. The Forum works to improve education outcomes for Latino children, address housing issues, advance an agenda on immigration reform and immigrant integration, and engage in strengthening the capacity of the Latino community.
The Civic Engagement Manager is a strategic thinker rooted in policy and can guide all agendas within the department. The position oversees staff and all tasks related to the department's projects; Leadership Academy, immigration, housing, and Illinois Latino Agenda --taking the lead on the housing policy agenda, as appropriate. The Manager will provide leadership to the organization’s advocacy and outreach efforts, and be able to generate, analyze, articulate (written/oral) the Forum’s policy proposals through briefs, reports, research and analysis, testimonials, data and advocacy strategies. The position meets regularly with elected officials, government administrators, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders and supports all civic engagement led meetings and events. The Manager assists in proposal development, writing, and budgeting for the departments issues areas and ensures compliance. The position requires a great deal of flexibility and drive, the ability to manage multiple issues priorities, decision-making skills, team-building and goal setting. In reinforcing the Forum’s immigration, housing, and leadership agenda and goals, the CE Manager advances opportunities, programming, and access for Latinos across the state.
Qualifications
M.A. in policy or related field required; Three – five years’ experience in nonprofits, immigration, housing, work in the Latino community, and/or prior experience in related issues. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred but not required. Highly motivated and comfortable managing multiple assignments and staff. Superior communications (writing/speaking/presentation) and interpersonal skills required. Aptitude for taking initiative and problem solving. Working knowledge of Salesforce. Proficient in MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Internet.
TO APPLY: Submit your resume and cover that explains why you are qualified for this position and your interest in working at the Latino Policy Forum. Use the opportunity to share something about yourself that we won’t get from your resume alone.
Email your cover letter and resume to resumes@latinopolicyforum.org. Please use subject line “Civic Engagement Manager.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
The Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. POC are highly encouraged to apply.