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AltaMed Health Services

Accessible health care and wellness services

Associate Director of Civic Engagement

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCommerce, CA, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Government Affairs, Political Science, Public Health, or a related area is required.
  • At least 8 years of overall experience related to Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Campaigns, Voter Education, and Planning or a related discipline is required.
  • Civic engagement subject matter expertise, including the decennial census, redistricting, local, state, and national elections and partners, innovative models and approaches, theory and practice involving BIPOC voters, and relevant data and trends.
  • Experience speaking in internal department and staff settings and external CBO and community settings, tailoring content and tone to different audiences.
  • Experience leading a team, building coalitions, and facilitating.
  • Experience writing research-informed material that incorporates complex topics.
  • Experience managing staff and related partners in a collaborative environment.
  • At least 3 years of experience with civic and voter engagement work and campaigns, including experience leading, planning, and participating in panel discussions with community organizations.
  • Experience developing communications across platforms, including internal staff communications and stakeholder engagement, and tailoring content to different audiences; knowledge and practice of business writing through a social justice lens.

Responsibilities

  • Implement AltaMed’s Civic Engagement mission, guiding principles, and priorities to increase the footprint, visibility, amplification, and scalability of its Integrated Civic Engagement Model (ICEM).
  • Work with the AVP and department leadership to set the direction of AltaMed’s civic engagement strategy and goals.
  • Lead the civic engagement team and guide it to implement the strategy effectively and promptly.
  • Develop, foster, and sustain strategic partnerships with internal departments, organizational leaders, community stakeholders and CBOs, funders, state and national partners, and thought leaders.
  • Implement ICEM across clinic sites and maintain consistent communication with medical and clinic leadership.
  • Develop a civic engagement curriculum for internal employee engagement, including providers, family medicine residents, nurses, and new-hire orientations.
  • Ensure grant-funded work is completed on time, effectively, and within budget, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to funders and for publication and dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Represent the AVP and AltaMed at stakeholder, coalition, and partner meetings and in public-speaking settings, including conferences, panels, webinars, and trainings.
  • Work with direct reports and the AVP to develop quarterly goals aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Prepare communications as needed, including letters to legislators, public comment letters, written testimony, client vignettes, company-wide communications and newsletters, get-out-the-vote campaigns, fact sheets, FAQs, voter guides, and voter education materials.
  • Track and report campaign activities, including contacts, engagement, and voter mobilization outcomes, and work with external academic institutions to report on campaign efficacy and impact.
  • Partner with the AVP to manage and track budgets for grants and other civic engagement funds.
  • Identify funding opportunities to support civic engagement.
  • Expand awareness of the AltaMed Action Fund 501(c)(4) social welfare mission among community members and elected officials in California through legislative and grassroots lobbying, educational voter engagement campaigns, and social welfare advocacy.
  • Work successfully with representatives of different communities, organizations, and neighborhoods while respecting diverse populations and cultures.
  • Support AltaMed’s government relations priorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Bilingual abilities and experience working with the Latino community are a plus.

About the Company

AltaMed Health Services

Accessible health care and wellness services

AltaMed Health Services provides health care, fitness, and wellness programs to underserved communities in Southern California, operating clinics and community centers for over 40 years. Care is delivered by qualified health professionals and the organization is accredited by the Joint Commission. The services combine medical care with preventive and wellness resources to help people stay healthier and manage their health needs. Its goal is to expand access to quality care and improve health outcomes for communities in Southern California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
1986

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