Associate Director, Civic Engagement & Coalition Growth

Burnham Center for Community Advancement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA) in San Diego leads the OneSD initiative, a growing coalition of 100+ partners working to build a more inclusive and thriving region. The Associate Program Director will drive growth and impact for OneSD in collaboration with BCCA leadership and the broader team.

The role focuses on coalition management, communications, events, and fundraising, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, government, and civic sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus eight years relevant experience in nonprofit/government/profit sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing coalitions, multi-stakeholder partnerships, or similar collaborative initiatives.
• Strong writer with ability to produce high-quality written material with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Physical requirements: computer work; occasional lifting up to 15 pounds; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the OneSD coalition membership (100+ partners), onboarding and communications.
• Maintain the OneSD webpage as a vibrant information hub and events promotion.
• Provide day-to-day program management for meetings, events, and working groups.
• Publicly represent OneSD at community events and with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with BCCA colleagues on OneSD communications and fundraising strategies.
• Oversee procurement, contracting, grantmaking, and other financial processes.

Skills

Coalition management

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA) in San Diego leads the OneSD initiative, a growing coalition of 100+ partners working to build a more inclusive and thriving region. The Associate Program Director will drive growth and impact for OneSD in collaboration with BCCA leadership and the broader team.

The role focuses on coalition management, communications, events, and fundraising, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement across nonprofit, government, and civic sectors.