Senior Manager, Youth Policy & Public Funding (CA)

Children's Funding Project; California; Remote; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Funding Project in California seeks a Senior Manager or Associate Director to lead movement building, policy, and advocacy for California's children and youth. The role partners with the Director to plan and implement strategy, training, and coordination across statewide coalitions and local governments.

This full-time, exempt position requires in-state residency, strong leadership, and a track record in fundraising, coalition building, and public financing.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional or lived experience for Senior Manager level; seven+ years for Associate Director, ideally with advocacy organizations serving children, youth and families.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills and alignment with mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination: design, plan, implement, and evaluate advocacy programs for California's children and youth.
• Training & Technical Assistance: organize trainings and provide support to coalitions.
• Partner Management: maintain relationships with community organizations, unions, government agencies, and donors.
• Fundraising Support: support grant writing, donor relations, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Social media

Job description

Children's Funding Project in California seeks a Senior Manager or Associate Director to lead movement building, policy, and advocacy for California's children and youth. The role partners with the Director to plan and implement strategy, training, and coordination across statewide coalitions and local governments.

This full-time, exempt position requires in-state residency, strong leadership, and a track record in fundraising, coalition building, and public financing.