Supervising Organizing Manager, Integrated Voter Engagement

Job Description

Supervising Organizing Manager, 

Integrated Voter Engagement

California (Hybrid)

Job Announcement Information

Job Title: Supervising Organizing Manager, Integrated Voter Engagement

Location: Los Angeles, Sacramento, or Fresno CA (Hybrid Position)

Term: Full-time, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $83,000 - $95,000

Reports to: Deputy Director of Programs and Campaigns 

Organizational Summary

The mission of the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is to uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice. CIPC is a non-partisan, non-profit statewide organization engaging in advocacy, organizing, and strategic communications to uplift immigrant communities. CIPC was founded in response to the 1996 passage of federal immigrant and welfare laws that profoundly affected immigrants. Today, CIPC advances inclusive policies that build a prosperous future for all Californians, using policy analysis, advocacy and capacity building. 

Over the past 28 years, CIPC has led groundbreaking campaigns that have greatly expanded protections, as well as access to publicly-funded services and programs, for California’s low-income immigrant populations, including but not limited to the Safe and Responsible Driver Act, the TRUST and TRUTH Acts, CA Values Act, E-Verify Bill, the Health for All campaign, California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), and One California, the largest investment in legal services protection in the country.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Supervising Organizing Manager, Integrated Voter Engagement position is responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of CIPC's comprehensive organizing, voter engagement, and electoral strategy for expanding and protecting access to economic and social justice for immigrant communities. The Supervising Organizing Manager will lead the development of CIPC's integrated voter engagement and grassroots mobilization portfolio in close partnership with the executive, policy, government affairs, and communications teams and external coalition partners. 

In addition to building out and implementing CIPC's organizing and voter engagement strategies, the Supervising Organizing Manager will also supervise and support staff on the Organizing team to lead strategic, multiyear electoral and issue-based campaigns and diverse coalitions. The Supervising Organizing Manager is responsible for having deep subject-matter expertise on voter engagement tactics, community organizing principles, and electoral strategy, communicating with diverse audiences (including diverse partners, community leaders, funders, and elected officials), and will track electoral developments, voter registration trends, and monitor implementation of civic engagement programs to understand their impact on immigrant communities in the state. As a member of the management team, the Supervising Organizing Manager will also be responsible for ensuring a productive, supportive, and equitable work environment, and contribute to CIPC's organizational development.

This is a hybrid position based out of one of CIPC’s offices. A minimum of two in-office days are required per week as well as a presence in campaign events, community forums, and voter engagement activities as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the role. Travel throughout California, and occasionally out of state, is necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manage the development, refinement, and execution of CIPC's integrated voter engagement portfolio including its day-to-day progress and long-term electoral strategy, vision, and campaign plans.

Support and supervise department staff, including the onboarding of all new staff and the mentorship, work plan development, and professional development of supervisees.

Manage major CIPC electoral campaigns, voter registration drives, GOTV operations, and issue-based organizing campaigns, coordinating with Communications, Government Affairs, and Policy departments on cross-departmental initiatives.

Support the Organizing team and Government Affairs team in developing voter engagement strategies, managing voter databases, conducting voter outreach, preparing for candidate forums and community meetings, and responding to requests from campaign partners and elected officials.

Lead research, fundraising, management, and administrative efforts to expand voter engagement programs into emerging areas like climate activism, housing advocacy, youth organizing, and other priority issues for California's immigrant community as needed.

Design and implement comprehensive voter registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote programs targeting immigrant communities statewide.

Build coalitions among diverse interests, needs, and audiences across the state, with particular focus on electoral and issue-based collaborations.

Support capacity building, technical assistance, supervision, and mentorship for community-based organizations in voter engagement and organizing tactics.

Engage in necessary research, collecting data and information on voter trends, demographic shifts, and electoral opportunities within immigrant communities.

Write and disseminate organizing guides, voter education materials, campaign toolkits, and other written materials for community partners and volunteers.

Support the Communications team in drafting press releases, statements, social media posts, e-blasts, talking points related to electoral and organizing campaigns, and coordinate interviews and background conversations with reporters.

Develop culturally competent voter outreach materials in multiple languages.

Assess the impact of federal and state electoral developments and voting policies on the rights of low-income immigrant communities and their families, particularly with respect to civic participation, voting access, and political representation.

Proactively identify gaps and opportunities for CIPC organizing initiatives, including novel voter engagement approaches and electoral strategies.

Track and analyze voter engagement metrics, turnout data, and campaign effectiveness to improve program outcomes.

Support the Development, Executive, and Management team in fundraising activities including writing grant proposals and reports for organizing and voter engagement programs, recruiting sponsors, sharing fundraising campaigns and other initiatives to raise funds.

Proactively contribute thought leadership and concrete proposals to improve cross collaboration and a better work environment, organizational development, and strategic direction of the organization's work as a member of the Leadership Team.

Complete supervisorial and organizational administrative responsibilities.

Coordinate joint voter education and mobilization efforts that leverage both organizations' strengths in policy advocacy and electoral engagement.

Assist in developing shared messaging and communications strategies that align electoral organizing with policy advocacy goals.

Help identify and cultivate community leaders who can effectively bridge grassroots organizing and electoral advocacy across both organizations.

Support fundraising efforts for CIPC’s 501(c)(4) sister organization's electoral and advocacy programs, including donor cultivation and grant writing for permissible activities.

Liaise with CIPC's 501(c)(4) sister organization California Immigrants in Action as necessary. 

Other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in community organizing, electoral campaigns, voter engagement, and/or immigrant rights organizing

Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an organizing manager within a nonprofit, leading electoral campaigns, voter engagement programs, or issue-based organizing efforts related to immigrant rights

Minimum of 2 years of supervising experience

Experience analyzing impact of electoral developments, voting policies, and organizing campaign outcomes

Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research skills, including the ability to research and analyze voter data, demographic trends, and electoral opportunities effectively

Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly with staff, community volunteers, and community-based organizations

Demonstrated ability to develop campaign and voter engagement strategies

Demonstrated commitment to pursuing racial and economic justice through electoral and organizing work

Ability to speak publicly about immigrant rights and civic engagement and the impact of federal or state electoral or policy changes on immigrant communities

Knowledge of voter file management systems (PDI, VAN, NGP, etc.) and campaign databases

Experience with voter registration drives, voter education programs, and GOTV operations

Familiarity with California electoral processes and voting policies with significant impact on immigrant communities

Experience with volunteer recruitment, training, and management for electoral and organizing campaigns

Understanding of digital organizing tools, social media campaigns, and multi-channel voter outreach

Demonstrated success working collaboratively across internal teams and with external partners, particularly in coalitions and on statewide electoral, organizing, or advocacy campaigns

Demonstrated ability to balance interests among a wide range of organizational or community stakeholders and build common cause

Track record of working with ethnically, linguistically, and racially diverse communities; direct experience working with immigrant rights organizations and community-based groups in California strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience managing a team in high-pressure campaign or organizing environments

Additional Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, etc.)

Experience with voter engagement platforms, organizing databases, and campaign management tools

Proficiency in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, and Arab communities is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $83,000 - $95,000

Salary commensurate with experience. The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and 75% coverage for dependents, retirement contributions, and paid parking access. CIPC has a generous holiday and time off policy, including personal days and annual summer and winter recesses.

CIPC is a unionized workplace and is represented by Immigrant Advocates United-United Auto Workers. This position is not in the bargaining unit. CIPC provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees:

Paid medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance (100% of the full insurance premium for qualified employees and 75% of the premiums for their dependents)

3% contribution to 401K-retirement plan

Commuter benefit or paid parking access

Monthly reimbursement for cell and internet usage

$1,500 professional development allowance

Generous time off policy

Up to 26 paid holidays a year (includes summer and winter collective breaks)

Vacation: 1st year of service: 10 days, after completion of 1st year: 15 days, after completion of 4th year: 20 days)

6 personal days per year

4-week paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of service.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The position is open immediately until filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Please note that we will only be able to respond to short listed candidates. Those candidates will be asked to submit 3 references.

The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is an equal opportunity employer; people of
color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CIPC does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, age, or disability