Director, Member Engagement Facilitation (Temporary) - CA residents

Lee; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Great benefits package

Job summary

LEE seeks a Director, Member Engagement Facilitation (Temporary) to lead in-person and virtual member experiences across Northern and Southern California. You will guide intake conversations, co-design sessions with partners, and analyze engagement data to improve programming.

Expect 12–15 hour event blocks, travel within the region, and collaboration with a distributed team. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, 5+ years in adult learning or facilitation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience; if no BA, additional 4 years experience.
• 5+ years relevant professional experience including facilitating learning opportunities for adults.
• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, prioritize time, and manage implementation in fast-moving environments.
• Demonstrated consultative orientation with intake needs and co-design experience with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel in-person to regional events within Northern or Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Direct Member Engagement (In-person, virtual, and digital) for events.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual events for future and current members.
• Participate in outreach strategy for turnout to events.
• Guide members to LEE resources, supports, and opportunities including coaching.
• Analyze event results and input into LEE systems within five business days.
• Prepare using facilitator guides and participate in prep/run-throughs for sessions.

Skills

Facilitation

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Adult education

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Asana

Google Sheets

Job description

Director, Member Engagement Facilitation (Temporary) - CA residents

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities ( wearelee.org ).

We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.

LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.

Position Summary

The Member Engagement team drives high-quality, high-impact experiences that support the growth and civic leadership of LEE members. This includes new member onboarding, virtual and in-person events, and customized programming aligned with member interests and needs.

The California-based Director, Member Engagement Facilitation (Temporary) will support this work by facilitating direct engagement with members through events, consultative planning with partners, and post-event analysis. This includes participating in intake and co-planning conversations, leading in-person and virtual events, connecting members to LEE’s resources and coaching opportunities, and capturing member engagement data.

This is a highly adaptive role that supports the delivery of member programming across different formats and member segments based on organizational needs. Facilitators are expected to prepare effectively using LEE-provided materials, collaborate with staff partners to ensure high-quality experiences, and record data and learning reflections in a timely manner. Facilitators are also expected to bring their local context of Northern California and/or Southern California to the role in order to further the impact of LEE member programming in these areas.

Schedule and Engagement Expectations

This is a part-time, temporary position with variable hours. Expect to work approximately 12–15 hours for each assigned event, including preparation, facilitation, and wrap-up. While work assignments are not guaranteed, LEE anticipates facilitators will lead an average of 1–2 events per quarter. Local travel within your region is required for in-person events. This part-time temporary position will end on April 30, 2027.

Location & Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must reside in and possess deep community/educational networks within Northern California or Southern California in order to provide effective facilitation for local LEE members. LEE permits hiring only within specific approved municipalities and explicitly excludes others. Please review the regional location requirements below before applying:

Northern California

Approved Geographic Hubs: East Bay (e.g., Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont), North Bay (e.g., Santa Rosa, Vallejo), and Peninsula (e.g. San Mateo, Santa Cruz).

Excluded Municipalities: Candidates residing in San Francisco or San Jose are not eligible for consideration for this part-time temporary position.

Southern California

Approved Geographic Hubs: Greater Los Angeles area including Orange County (e.g., Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine) and areas of Riverside and San Bernardino counties within 45 minutes of Los Angeles.

Excluded Municipalities: Candidates residing in West Hollywood are not eligible for consideration for this part-time temporary position.

Language Preferences

Language Preference: Native or professional bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Position Location

Candidates must reside in the aforementioned approved geographic hubs. Please reference the list in the position summary.

Responsibilities

Direct Member Engagement (In-person, virtual, and digital) (9 hr/ event)

Participate in intake and co-planning conversations with LEE staff and partner organizations in order to inform session plans and prep materials

Facilitate in-person and virtual events for future and current members

Participate in outreach strategy for turnout to events (i.e., call, text, etc.)

Guide members to the best-fit LEE resources, supports, and opportunities, including electoral and policy coaching

Engagement Planning and Tools (3hr/ event)

Utilize data and planning systems such as Salesforce, Tableau, Asana, and Google Sheets to input and track member engagement data

Analyze event results and input into LEE systems within five business days of an event

Leverage LEE facilitator guides and deck in preparation for sessions; participate in prep/run-throughs and support delivery for sessions and programming

• Collaborate with team to learn more about the context of the facilitation and/or share learnings

Special Projects (0-2 hr/ event, as requested)

• Lead or contribute to team-level, organization-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned by manager or designee

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

5+ years relevant professional experience including facilitating learning opportunities for adults

Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, prioritize time, and manage implementation of plans in fast-moving, changeable environments

Demonstrated consultative orientation, with ability to execute on intake needs and co-design experiences with internal and external stakeholders

Currently reside in the outlined regions found in the location requirements for the role with a willingness to travel in-person to regional events

Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with diverse audiences and partners

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications

Civic leadership experience that could include politics/campaigns, policy, advocacy, and/or community organizing

Demonstrated experience effectively working and coaching across lines of difference

Fluency in Google Suite

Pay and Benefits

The position level for this role is Director 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $39.86-$60.05. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here . Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for weekly overtime pay.

Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that Part-Time Temporary staff have access to.

Physical Requirements & Work Demands

The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.

The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.

Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

LEE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and operations. As part of that commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact [e-mail]

A LEE core value is including the perspective of all voices. LEE bases employment and promotional opportunities upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to ancestry, race, gender, pregnancy, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic established under law.