Civic Engagement Manager

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

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 patients, clients, and community members. 
11. Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Compensation

$97,760.00 - $147,045.60 annually

Compensation 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.