Overview
Director of Civic Engagement Jobs in Harrisburg, USA at Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania
Positions reporting to this position: Lehigh Valley Civic Engagement Coordinator, Allegheny Civic Engagement Coordinator, Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator, Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator, South Central Civic Engagement Coordinator
Conservation Voters of PA is the statewide political voice for the environment. We elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocate for strong environmental policies, and hold our elected officials accountable to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts matter to CVPA because pollution and the impacts of climate change disproportionately impact communities of color. Yet our state constitution establishes clean air, water, and land as a right of ALL Pennsylvanians – not just those with the most power, influence, money, or education. Leaders in frontline communities, which are often communities of color, have been doing climate justice work for decades, and people of color are passionate supporters of environmental policy change.
CVPA can and must learn from and follow these communities, while leveraging our strengths and connections when asked in order to help ensure that those most impacted communities are at and heard at the decision‑making table.
Position Description
CVPA’s Director of Civic Engagement will manage and lead the team of joint Civic Engagement Coordinators and Mobilizers in each region so that collectively, we can accomplish environmental, legislative, and political wins across Pennsylvania. This primarily includes year‑round issue advocacy work that builds grassroots power to defend against anti‑environmental and anti‑democracy attacks.
This is a joint position that will also work with our strategic partner, Penn Future, a 501c3 organization.
Position Responsibilities General
- Build and implement an effective and versatile organizing program designed to carry out the goals and deliverables focused on long term environmental and pro‑democracy wins
- Collaborate with various internal and external programs and partners to establish a cohesive organizing program.
- Train, motivate, and empower our Civic Engagement team members to engage in their communities, and build strong organizing relationships with coalition partners and volunteers.
- Develop and test effective new organizing and mobilizing strategies, tactics, and tools that engage our communities and leaders.
- Hold training sessions for our Civic Engagement team to expand their field skills and tactical capability.
- Support the organizing team in identifying and developing relationships with organizations and leaders who can become effective partners in campaigns.
Management & Reporting
- Oversee and perform employee reviews for the following positions on the civic engagement team:
Lehigh Valley Civic Engagement Coordinator, Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator, Erie Civic Engagement Coordinator, South Central Civic Engagement Coordinator, Allegheny Civic Engagement Coordinator, and Allegheny Civic Engagement Mobilizer. - Hold Civic Engagement team members accountable to set goals and metrics as defined by CVPA’s and Penn Future’s programs.
- Create quarterly reports detailing the Civic Engagement Team’s accomplishments.
- Coordinate data analysis and data management practices across CVPA, Penn Future, Climate Action Team, and other key relevant partners.
- Establish and hold the Civic Engagement programming accountable to a budget.
- Report to the Executive Director at CVPA and the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at Penn Future to ensure that expectations are being met.
Political
- Work with CVPA’s Political and Legislative Director to plan and manage Civic Engagement team members’ political activities to win campaigns across Pennsylvania.
- Work with Civic Engagement team members to provide any politically relevant local intel to both the Political and Legislative Director and the Executive Director.
Policy
- Connect Civic Engagement team members to the Government Affairs team on the policy knowledge needed for relevant projects.
- Manage ongoing list of policy…
Title: Director of Civic Engagement
Company: Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania
Location: Harrisburg, USA
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