Civic Engagement Manager

Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants - LORI

Baton Rouge, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$60,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Arabic Language, Banking Services, Campaigns, Canvassing, Communication Skills, Community Development, Community Programs, Community Relations, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Diversity, English Language, Event Management, French Language, Health Plan, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Secondary School, Social Media, Spanish Language, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Video Editing, Volunteer Management, Webinar
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • $4,200 annual stipend in lieu of medical benefits
  • Training & development
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

Civic Engagement Manager 
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually + $4,200 annual health stipend  


About the Organization 
Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency by providing them access to critical services and support. At LORI, we promote diversity and inclusion, fight for humane immigration policies, and expand capacities around immigration legal services, policy advocacy, educational access, and community engagement. Our mission is to assist refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states, enabling them to become self-reliant.

LORI offers a wide range of services, including but not limited to:
      English language training and education programs
      Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
      Immigration legal services
      Cultural orientation and community integration programs
      Youth Engagement and Women's Empowerment 


Position Summary 
The Civic Engagement Manager leads LORI’s civic engagement initiatives, including voter education, advocacy campaigns, and youth leadership development. This role is responsible for building community power by increasing civic participation, organizing around key issues, and developing the next generation of leaders through the Learn to Lead youth program.  


Key Responsibilities 


Civic Engagement & Voter Mobilization 
  •  Design and implement nonpartisan voter education and outreach campaigns 
  •  Lead voter registration drives, canvassing, phone banking, and turnout efforts 
  •  Manage voter databases (e.g., VAN) and track outreach metrics 
  •  Develop culturally relevant educational materials on civic processes and rights 
Community Organizing & Advocacy
  •  Build and mobilize community members around issues such as housing, language access, and immigrant rights 
  •  Plan events, town halls, and advocacy campaigns 
  •  Conduct research and develop solutions to community challenges 
Youth Leadership Development
  •  Lead the Learn to Lead program for high school and college youth 
  •  Facilitate leadership training, public speaking, and advocacy skill-building 
  •  Coordinate experiential learning (e.g., legislative visits, service projects) 
  •  Mentor youth in personal development and college readiness 
Training & Capacity Building
  •  Facilitate workshops for community members and parents 
  •  Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns 
Partnerships & Coalition Building
  •  Represent LORI in local, state, and national coalitions 
  •  Build relationships with community organizations, schools, and policymakers 
  •  Collaborate with internal teams on messaging and advocacy 
Data & Reporting
  •  Track and analyze engagement data to assess impact 
  •  Prepare reports for leadership and funders 
Required Qualifications
  •  3–5 years of experience in civic engagement, organizing, or advocacy 
  •  Experience working with refugee, immigrant, and/or BIPOC communities 
  •  Proficiency with voter databases (e.g., VAN, EveryAction) 
  •  Strong project management and communication skills 
  •  Experience facilitating trainings and mentoring youth 
  •  Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment 
  •  Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
  •  Multilingual (Spanish, French, or Arabic preferred) 
  •  Experience with social media, webinars, or video editing 
  •  Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar tools 
  •  Lived experience related to refugee or immigrant communities 
Benefits
  •  $4,200 annual health stipend (paid monthly) 
  •  401(k) with up to 5% employer match 
  •  Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days) 
  •  Professional development opportunities 
How to Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter, and a brief statement (max one page) outlining your experience in civic engagement and organizing to hr@mylori.org.
Subject line:Civic Engagement Manager – [Your Name]
 
LORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Candidates from refugee, immigrant, and BIPOC communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

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