Community Civic Engagement Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer/m

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Center for Family Life is seeking a Civic Engagement Coordinator to support neighborhood civic participation and advocacy. The role builds relationships with residents, organizes forums and trainings, and translates policy developments into accessible materials for staff and partners.

The position requires a Master’s and 2+ years in related work, or a Bachelor’s with 4+ years; bilingual preferred. The team values equity, collaboration, and community-centered decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience in advocacy, community organizing, civic engagement, policy analysis, or government relations.
• Knowledge of issues affecting communities and familiarity with local, city, and state government structures.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, coalitions, or public agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with community members and support active participation in civic engagement and advocacy.
• Gather and elevate neighborhood priorities to inform programming and advocacy initiatives.
• Organize community meetings, listening sessions, workshops, forums, and public education activities.
• Develop and implement civic engagement strategies based on community needs and priorities.
• Coordinate communication with government agencies, elected officials, and external partners around identified priorities.
• Monitor policy developments and translate information into accessible materials for internal teams.

Skills

Community engagement

Advocacy

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Public Policy/Urban Planning

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Public Policy/Urban Studies

Job description

Center for Family Life is seeking a Civic Engagement Coordinator to support neighborhood civic participation and advocacy. The role builds relationships with residents, organizes forums and trainings, and translates policy developments into accessible materials for staff and partners.

The position requires a Master’s and 2+ years in related work, or a Bachelor’s with 4+ years; bilingual preferred. The team values equity, collaboration, and community-centered decision-making.