Engagement Director, California — Community-Driven Policy Change

Nourish California; California; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nourish California is building a state-wide coalition to ensure equitable access to food for all Californians. This role centers community voices and works across campaigns to advance policy change that benefits children, seniors, immigrants, and low-income residents throughout California.

The ideal candidate brings humility, strong collaboration, and a commitment to learning while driving inclusive engagement. Remote work within California is permitted as part of a statewide effort.

Qualifications

• Ability to center work around communities rather than personal knowledge or ego.
• Compassionate, collaborative, open-minded, empathetic, and equity-focused.
• Recognize there is no single right way to advocate.
• Ethical and values-driven approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational strategic, community-centered engagement efforts across campaigns.
• Support a team of campaign leads, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
• Coach campaign leads in co-creating policy solutions with California communities.
• Steward practices that support respectful and inclusive engagement of individuals and communities.

Skills

Community-centered engagement

Compassionate

Collaborative

Equity-focused

Ethical and values-driven

Job description

Nourish California is building a state-wide coalition to ensure equitable access to food for all Californians. This role centers community voices and works across campaigns to advance policy change that benefits children, seniors, immigrants, and low-income residents throughout California.

The ideal candidate brings humility, strong collaboration, and a commitment to learning while driving inclusive engagement. Remote work within California is permitted as part of a statewide effort.