WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ+ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ+ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 100 staff working at seven facilities across San Diego County.The Center has a long and rich history of organizing community electoral power through our ever-growing civic engagement and advocacy program. Through advocacy, civic engagement, and coalition building, The Center works to promote LGBTQ+ health and wellness, fight homophobia, transphobia, and racism, and advance human rights by amplifying the voices of our LGBTQ+ community and families, especially those who remain most marginalized -- youth, seniors, those experiencing homelessness and poverty, communities of color, those living with HIV, and immigrants. A core value of The Center is that the health and wellness of our community cannot thrive without strong advocacy and community power.POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement, the Community Organizing and Power Building Specialist performs various duties related to supporting, coordinating and implementing The Center's community organizing, engagement, empowerment, and advocacy efforts. In partnership with the Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing and the Chief Impact Officer, this position will advance LGBTQ+ internal and external organizing priorities while leading In partnership with the Chief Impact Officer, this position will also coordinate the strategy and execution of The Center's LGBTQ+ political power campaigns.This position in partnership with the COO and CIO also facilitates: A Community-Led Civic Engagement Model for LGBTQ+ Systems Change in San Diego (CLCEM), a three-year community-based research initiative conducted in partnership with the San Diego State University Institute for Public Health. In this role, the Specialist coordinates a Community Research Advisory Council of up to 20 paid community research partners, supports community-based research activities, and helps develop, test, and share a civic engagement model and narrative reframing toolkit for LGBTQ+ communities.The Community Organizing and Power Building Specialist is an emerging leader able to:Lead on-the-ground organizing and implementation of The Center's civic engagement campaigns and activities.Coordinate closely with their colleagues to organize and implement The Center's community engagement and empowerment strategies that align with and contribute to the agency's strategic plan goals.Build and sustain a community research council that brings lived experience into research, policy, and civic action as framed by this project.Contribute to The Center's growth to build deeper impact of our advocacy and civic engagement goals.Represent The Center externally at movement building efforts, coalition tables, and community events.This position will work closely with the Chief Impact Officer and Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement to achieve short-term and long-term civic engagement, organizing, and LGBTQ+ power building goals in alignment with the mission and vision of The Center.PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESCLCEM Community Research Initiative:InternalRecruit, onboard, and coordinate the Community Research Advisory Council, made up of up to 20 paid community research partners across three groups: Community Mobilizers, Systems Strategists, and Equity AnalystsSchedule and facilitate the Community Research Advisory Council meetings; track member participation and hours for stipend processing; manage meeting supplies, transportation support, and member communicationsPartner with the San Diego State University Institute for Public Health research team to support focus groups, barrier survey administration, and community interpretation of needs assessment findingsCo-develop and refine the civic engagement model with the Community Research Advisory Council members, translating research findings into practical civic actionDocument continuous quality improvement (CQI) cycles for the model and narrative reframing toolkitMaintain project activity records and support grant reporting to ensure the project meets its timeline and deliverablesExternalSupport community members in live testing of the narrative reframing toolkit during public testimony, community events, and advocacy opportunitiesContribute to the development of the civic engagement model guide, narrative reframing toolkit, and policy recommendations briefSupport dissemination of project findings to peer LGBTQ+ community centers nationally and support open-access publicationCommunity Organizing and Building Community Power:InternalWork with Political Data Inc. (PDI) to manage, track, and analyze voter data to inform campaign performanceCollaborate with The Center's Communications and Marketing team to develop branded organizing and outreach materialsProduce post-campaign reports tracking work outcomes and political impact for multiple audiencesLead the Fierce Advocacy and Civic Engagement (FACE) Volunteer Team to build and sustain a reliable volunteer base that can be mobilized around The Center's power building initiativesWork in partnership with the advocacy and civic engagement team to coordinate community events and leadership programsComplete administrative data reporting on civic engagement strategies ExternalLead the implementation of The Center's civic engagement strategy for nonpartisan campaigns, including but not limited to elections, census, redistricting, and expanding voter empowermentOrganize and mobilize the LGBTQ+ community to participate in various engagement efforts to influence the larger San Diego regionEngage volunteers by hosting regular FACE-branded social eventsServe as the point of contact for and process incoming outreach requests that align with the Public Affairs DepartmentRepresent The Center at external community events that align with the Public Affairs DepartmentDevelop and maintain working relationships with external organizationsCoordinate the presence of The Center at major mobilizing events in the region that influence grassroots power building and community organizingCommunications:Work with the Communications team to effectively communicate The Center's community organizing efforts to staff, donors, volunteers, and the San Diego LGBTQ+ communityCollaborate with the Communications team to ensure The Center's organizing efforts are communicated through The Center's social media platformsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Experience: At least three years of experience in community organizing, civic engagement, advocacy, or campaign work (paid or volunteer)Professional Skills: Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers or community membersExperience facilitating meetings and groups with people of different backgrounds and lived experiencesStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and relationshipsStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfort working with data, including spreadsheets, databases, and participation trackingKnowledge of and commitment to LGBTQ+ communities and racial, gender, and economic justiceAvailability for some evenings and weekends, and reliable transportation for local travel across San Diego CountyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Experience with community-based participatory research, surveys, focus groups, or program evaluationExperience with PDI, VAN, GetThru, or similar voter contact toolsExperience supporting community members in public testimony, storytelling, or narrative change workFamiliarity with San Diego's LGBTQ+ community, coalitions, and local governmentFamiliarity with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonpartisan complianceLanguage Skills: Bilingual in Spanish and EnglishCOMPENSATIONCompensation: The pay range for this position is $29.32 – $30.53 an hour and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Non-Exempt position.Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement. Please review the current job openings by clicking the button below. If you believe you possess the heart and skills for any of these (or any other) exciting job opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Instructions for how to apply are included in each job announcement. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries. Equal Opportunity EmployerThe San Diego LGBT Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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