Policy & Advocacy Coordinator

Location

San Diego, CA | United States

Job description

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 is sex-positive and 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.

As of 04/01/2023, the Center has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employment. New employees are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated. The Centre reserves the right to amend this requirement based on health concerns and/or governmental recommendations to protect the well-being of our community. If this requirement changes, employees will have 30 days to comply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Advocacy & Civic Engagement, the Policy & Advocacy Coordinator performs various duties related to supporting, coordinating, and implementing The Center's advocacy, policy, organizing, and community engagement efforts. This position will work closely with the Senior Manager of Advocacy & Civic Engagement and the Chief Impact Officer to achieve short-term and long-term community engagement, advocacy, and policy goals in alignment with the strategic plan of The Center. In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Advocacy & Civic Engagement, the Chief Impact Officer, and other Center Leadership, the Policy & Advocacy Coordinator helps identify agency policy priorities and supports strategy plans and implementation efforts.

The Policy & Advocacy Coordinator is an emerging leader able to: (1) represent The Center externally at a community event, advocacy efforts, with public officials and their staff, and coalition tables; (2) analyze policy, letter sign-ons, our involvement in the City budget process, and other advocacy-related requests and make recommendations on strategy; (3) coordinate closely with their colleagues to coordinate and implement The Center's community engagement strategies that align with and contribute to the agency's strategic plan goals; (4) contribute to The Center's growth to build the deeper impact of our advocacy and policy goals.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Policy and Advocacy:

• Represent The Center at partner coalition tables including the Community Budget Alliance, Invest in San Diego Families, and the Anti Hate Crime Coalition to advocate and advance the needs of our clients and community.
• Review legislation and ordinances at the local, regional, and state levels relative to The Center's priorities prior to votes to provide succinct recommendations for support, neutrality, or opposition, and correlating talking points.
• In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Chief Impact Officer, and other Center Leadership, help identify agency policy priorities and support strategy plans and implementation efforts, including but not limited to our City budget advocacy.
• Advise on implementation strategy for The Center's policy advocacy locally, statewide, and nationally, researching relevant legislation, providing recommendations to senior leadership, drafting policy letters, and participating in lobby meetings.
• Serve as The Center's representative on the Coalition for Reproductive Justice.
• Perform other duties as required to support the movement-building work of The Center as a
• Collect and report all data for local advocacy reports in the City, County, and State when

Community Engagement:

• Manage the LGBT Veterans Wall of Honor and the annual Veterans Wall of Honor induction ceremony.
• Support Program Staff in implementing engagement plans that enfold LGBTQ+ community members who don't regularly utilize The Center, community agencies who aren't aware of or engaged with The Center, and other stakeholders who are supportive but not yet in partnership with The Center, including stakeholders from but not limited to the Black, Latino/a/x, transgender and nonbinary, Lesbian, and API
• Serve as an ambassador of The Center and develop strategic partnerships within the greater LGBTQ+ community and community-based organizations, working in diverse communities throughout the
• Support the Welcome Desk staff with tours of The Center for elected officials and key community partners.

Communications:

• Work with the Communications team to effectively communicate with staff, donors, volunteers, and the community about The Center's advocacy efforts, including but not limited to staff presentations, newsletter articles, and the annual
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure The Center's advocacy and organizing efforts are communicated through The Center's social media
• Offer strategy on public statements and responses on emergent advocacy issues and community crises.
• Provide support for Senior Leadership speechwriting when appropriate.

Grants/Contracts/Budget

• Light grant and contract management, with support from the Chief Impact Officer.
• Assist the Grants Department with writing grants related to our advocacy work when appropriate.
• Develop, monitor, and update project budgets when appropriate.

Volunteer Management

• Work with the Volunteer Services Manager to recruit, train, and retain volunteers for community events like the Veterans Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony.
• Oversee the LGBT Veterans Advisory Council.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience : 2 years' experience with reviewing policy and legislation and making recommendations on strategy; strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly around policy and advocacy; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the San Diego political landscape; experience with representing an agency at external events, meetings, and coalition tables.
• Professional Skills : Ability to interact with and serve as a representative of The Center with elected officials, community partners, and community members; strong planning and organizational skills; comfort in making connections through direct outreach; ability to track and report on goals.
• Personal Skills : Outgoing and personable; comfort with speaking publicly at external meetings and events; familiarity with LGBTQ+ communities and the work of The Center.
• Technology Skills : Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Language Skills : Fluency in English.

preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience : Experience in grassroots community organizing; civic engagement campaign experience; event planning and management experience.
• Language Skills : Fluency in Spanish.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation : The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00 per 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), Flex Time Opportunities, 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBTQ 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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$26 - $28 per hour