Civic Engagement Coordinator

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is seeking a Civic Engagement Coordinator to build strong relationships with community members and drive civic participation. The role involves organizing meetings, facilitating dialogue, and coordinating with government agencies and partners.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of advocacy experience, with bilingual skills preferred. Hybrid work arrangements may be available in New York.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree required with 4+ years of relevant experience in advocacy, community organizing, civic engagement, policy analysis, or government relations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with community members to boost civic engagement and participation.
• Gather and elevate community feedback to inform programming and advocacy initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, listening sessions, workshops, forums, and public education activities.
• Develop and implement civic engagement and advocacy initiatives based on community needs.
• Support participation in public hearings and coordinate communication with government agencies and partners.
• Monitor policy developments and translate complex information into accessible materials.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Community engagement

Bilingual preferred

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Public Policy/Public Administration/Community Organizing/Political Science/Urban Planning or related field

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Public Policy/Public Administration/Community Development/Urban Studies/Education/Sociology or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE: Civic Engagement Coordinator

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SALARY/HOURLY RATE: $31.86 - $35.71/hour; Annualized salary: $58,000-$65,000, based on 35 hours/week work.

WEEKLY HOURS: 35 Hours

PROGRAM: Family Enrichment Center

EXEMPTION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Director

SUPERVISORY ROLE: No

I. KEY RESPONSONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, But Are Not Limited To

• Build strong and trusting relationships with community members and support their active participation in civic engagement, advocacy, and community decision-making.
• Gather and elevate community feedback, concerns, and priorities, and use them to inform organizational programming, community engagement strategies, and advocacy initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, listening sessions, workshops, forums, and public education activities that encourage dialogue, learning, and participation.
• Develop and implement civic engagement and advocacy initiatives based on identified community needs, interests, and priorities.
• Support community members in participating in public hearings, community meetings, and other civic engagement opportunities, and coordinate communication with government agencies, elected officials, community-based organizations, coalitions, and other external partners around community-identified priorities.
• Monitor and research relevant policy, legislative, regulatory, and budget developments, translate complex information into clear and accessible materials, and collaborate with internal program teams to connect emerging community concerns with broader civic engagement and advocacy efforts.

Ii. Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Community Organizing, Political Science, Urban Planning, or a related field, with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Studies, Education, Sociology, or a related field, with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in advocacy, community organizing, civic engagement, policy analysis, government relations, or a related area.
• Knowledge of issues affecting communities.
• Familiarity with local, city, and state government structures and public decision-making processes.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, coalitions, public agencies, or other community and civic partners.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience organizing community events, trainings, workshops, forums, or public meetings.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, accessible, and culturally responsive manner.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to community empowerment, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or English and Chinese preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in both office and community-based settings.
• Regular local travel is required.
• Participation in evening and occasional weekend meetings, community events, hearings, and civic engagement activities may be required.
• Occasional travel outside the immediate service area may be necessary.
• Hybrid work arrangements may be available based on organizational needs.

V. Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, and a flexible spending account.
• 403(b) retirement plan, including employer match and employer non-elective contribution at the employers discretion.
• 12 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 20 paid vacation days per year. One sick day per month.