Civic Engagement Manager

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don't just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It's the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Civic Engagement Manager will support the implementation of AltaMed's Civic Engagement mission, guiding principles and priorities to increase the footprint, visibility, amplification, and scalability of its Integrated Civic Engagement Model (ICEM). This position will be responsible for leading the civic engagement team on campaigns and programs to ensure effective implementation and in a timely manner, by providing guidance and leadership to the team. This position will also be responsible for developing, fostering, and sustaining strategic internal and external partnerships. Manager will work closely with Associate Director to help develop civic engagement curriculum for CHC partners as well as internal employee engagement. This position will represent AltaMed's Government Relations team at key stakeholder meetings, at key coalition and partner meetings, and in public speaking settings like conferences, panels, webinars, and trainings. Manager will prepare and create communications as needed including letters to legislators, public comment letters, assistance with written testimonies and 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 campaign activities to include contacts, engagement and voter mobilization campaign outcomes. This will include working closely with Data, Campaign, and Research Manager and with external academic institutions to complete reports on efficacy and impact of campaigns. This position will also help support and execute AltaMed Action Fund c4 voter guide and mailer campaigns.

Civic engagement program, includes and is not limited to: voter information, voter education, data driven GOTV campaigns during primary, general, midterm, municipal, and special elections, advocating for data equity and data disaggregation, representation in fair redistricting and full count in decennial census enumeration. Designing scalable campaign models at the state and national level and developing issue based advocacy campaigns that advance health equity and address health disparities and Social Determinants of Health. Lastly, efforts include tracking and monitoring administrative, legislative, and budget efforts that limit or increase access to the civic process.

Minimum Requirements: 1. Bachelor's degree in related field required.

2. Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in civic engagement, community organizing, political and issue advocacy campaigns required.

3. Current license, insurance, vehicle and the ability to commute to Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

4. Experience in project management, managing internal processes, and project teams and budgets.

5. Experience managing campaign staff or served as a campaign staffer on one or more political campaigns.

6. Good understanding of local, state, and/or federal political landscape.

7. Experience with public speaking in various settings; internal department and staff engagement, external CBO and community engagement. Tailoring content and tone to various audiences.

8. Experience in leading a team, coalition building, and facilitation

9. Experience in research informed writing that incorporates complex topics

10. Demonstrate a strong understanding of AltaMed's patients, clients and community members

11. Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred but not required.

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