The ACLU of Utah Foundation Inc. seeks to hire a Community Engagement Manager to help develop and implement strategies for community and membership engagement and advocacy that expands the civil rights and civil liberties of Utahns.

Under the supervision of the Director of Campaigns, the Community Engagement Manager will execute campaign plans that further the identified ACLU of Utah priorities, including efforts to safeguard Utahns’ access to reproductive healthcare and to full and fair elections.

Position Overview and Functions:

The Community Engagement Manager is a full-time, exempt, & salaried position that will report to the Director of Campaigns and will supervise the Organizer & Transgender Rights Strategist and the Indigenous Justice Organizer. This position is classified as “For-Cause” after the defined 6-month introductory/probationary period as indicated in the ACLU of Utah Handbook. The mission of the Community Engagement Manager is to engage activists, volunteers, community members, and the ACLU of Utah as partners in creating a state that is just and equitable for all. Our team operates in an integrated advocacy format that demands a high level of interdependence.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

The ACLU of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds and lived experience enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. We strongly encourage and greatly value applications from women, people of color, immigrants, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Campaigns, collaborate across departments to craft and execute campaign plans; this may include event planning, relationship building, facilitating community conversations, and activating ACLU supporters and volunteers around a civil rights and liberties issue.
  • Make strategic and tactical decisions in reaching campaign goals
  • Assist the Campaign Director in collecting & analyzing metrics to assess community engagement & organizing success.
• Develop high-impact and regular programming to educate and engage ACLU members and volunteers and advance ACLU of Utah program goals and campaigns.
• Develop, strengthen, and nurture relationships and alliances with diverse communities, including communities of color, and historically marginalized communities to advance key ACLU of Utah issues.
• Supervise the Indigenous Justice Organizer and the Organizer & Transgender Rights Strategist, including providing day to day management, weekly check-ins, setting annual goals, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Legislative & Policy Counsel on connecting coalitions, community members, and constituents to legislative work.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate “Know Your Rights” training sessions and other educational programs both in furtherance of campaigns and in response to emergent needs.
• Represent the ACLU of Utah in coalitions as assigned by the Director of Campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Communications department on deploying digital community engagement & organizing strategies relative to campaign efforts.
• Oversee the general calendar of campaign events and connect community/volunteer trainings to achieving strategic priorities.
  • Supervise the implementation of event plans and checklists.
• Craft and implement volunteer recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Oversee community volunteer training, development, and education.
• Assist in growing, developing, & maintaining the volunteer database and utilizing volunteer engagement technologies.
• Lead the planning and execution of the annual Community Block Party with support from the Development, Communications, and the Campaigns teams.
• Support the Director of Campaigns in preparing reports and collecting data to review the successes and failures of programs, events, and progress towards achieving campaign goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Campaign Director

Qualified Candidates Will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment and working knowledge of ACLU of Utah issues, namely: racial justice, civil liberties, and issues impacting historically marginalized communities, for example voting rights, LGBTQ rights, language access, etc;
• Demonstrate experience collaborating across difference of perspective, belief, opinion, and experience with colleagues, supervisors, and employees they have previously managed;
• 4+ years of prior experience as a supervisor directing workflow, delegating, coaching, correcting, and managing the performance of others in a professional capacity;
• Contain effective organizational, communication, and time management skills;
• Experience teaching/educating others about nuanced civil rights and liberties issues;
• Ability to speak in public or otherwise communicate with large groups of community members;
• Ability to recruit, organize, and train volunteers;
• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of Diversity and Inclusion in a team setting, executed in the ability to respect and value the differences in experience and belief of others;
• Conflict resolution skills grounded in valuing difference and inclusion that leads to collaboration and focus on the shared mission;
• Ability to listen, communicate with, and learn from diverse audiences and community members through lenses of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging;
  • Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently;
  • Proficiency with office technology (the ACLU of Utah uses Macbook, Microsoft Office suite, GetThru, EveryAction).

Priority will be given to candidates who have:

• Prior experience working with other community organizations, nonprofits, or coalitions to achieve articulated outcomes in community engagement, organizing, grassroots advocacy, legislative advocacy, or civil rights;
• 2+ years of experience in a community engagement role at a nonprofit, city, county, or state level executing articulated mission goals;
• Prior experience managing the work of other Community Engagement/Community Organizing staff.
• Prior experience managing or leading community coalitions, to strategically engage in community work centered on unifying people towards a common goal to achieve articulated outcomes;
  • Deep connections to the local community, community leaders, legislators or the non-profit world;
  • Experience with policy or advocacy work related to civil rights and liberties.

Physical Demands:

• Applicants must be centrally located and have the ability to regularly travel around Salt Lake and broader Northern Utah area with mileage reimbursed.
• Ability to occasionally load & unload tabling materials weighing 5-25lbs for events
• Ability to work at a computer for multiple hours per day.
• Ability to interact with various and diverse community leaders and partners and allied organizations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain a flexible schedule as necessary to meet the needs of the community.

Work Environment:

• Office or home-office work setting as work responsibility allows and as needed by local health and organizational guidelines.
• Attendance in person at community events, protests, festivals, and meetings.
• Periodic in-person attendance at the Utah State Capitol building during the legislative session. 

Salary & Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $63,000 to $68,000 depending on experience. Excellent benefits include, paid vacation & healthcare leave time, paid parental leave for new parents, 13 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays, 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution that vests after one year of employment, medical Insurance that starts on day 1 of employment, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental, and vision insurance.

To Apply:

Apply with a resume and cover letter that provides supplemental information that may not be evident in your resume. Incomplete applications not containing a cover letter will not be considered. Application review will begin in August and will continue until the position is filled.

Founded in 1958, the ACLU of Utah is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that utilizes legal, legislative, and public education approaches to fight for individual rights and fundamental freedoms. Our mission is to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution, including reproductive freedom, immigrant rights, free speech, racial justice, privacy, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights, and more. For more information, please visit www.acluutah.org