Engagement Coordinator en ACLU FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC

Description

Engagement Coordinator – L2

Job Description

Department:                          Policy & Advocacy

Employment Type:                Full-time

Location:                                Houston

Supervisory:                           No

Union position:                      Yes

Pay Grade:                             L2 

Pay Class:                              Exempt

ROLE OVERVIEW

 The Engagement Coordinator works within the Policy & Advocacy Department with a heavy focus on advocacy and engagement. The Engagement Coordinator will be expected to travel within and across Texas (approx. 25% travel). The coordinator assists in developing advocacy campaign goals, strategies, and plans, with a focus on engaging core constituency groups. This role also works as part of a team at the local and state levels and in close collaboration with other departments within the ACLU of Texas and ACLU National. The position reports to the co-director of Policy and Advocacy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes research and helps evaluate potential opportunities to increase electoral participation that contribute to the organization's policy objectives, with support and direction from the supervisor. 

• Supports the strategic direction of ACLUTX policy, organizing, and political work. In coordination with our policy, engagement, and communication staff contributes to the advancement of the organization’s issue priorities through a comprehensive strategy that takes into account electoral opportunities to advance issue area work. 
• Drafts plans, presentations, materials, and other written products to a high standard of accuracy, readability, and impact. Learns to efficiently incorporate feedback in producing high-quality deliverables. 
• Builds working-level relationships with partner organizations, expands our reach in c3 and c4 spaces, and participates in dynamic coalition-based work. 
• Maintains strong internal coordination toward objectives through relationships, agenda-driven meetings, email, and appropriate elevation as issues arise. Develops strategic planning skills and contributes to departmental and issue area strategic planning. 

•  

   

• Assists in developing strategies and executing plans to achieve departmental objectives through a combination of policy knowledge and advocacy skills, with support from the supervisor. Manages projects independently while engaging in clear and consistent communication with others. 

• Exerts influence on policymakers, legislators, and the general public through writing, speaking, campaigns, and coalition-based work. 

• Drawing on a range of prior experiences, uses good judgment in anticipating risks and opportunities to inform strategy development, particularly across a range of targets from rural to suburban to urban areas. 

• May represent the organization in coalitions, media, and other forums and the local and regional level. 

• Will work as member of team to support other areas and integrated efforts as appropriate. 

COMPETENCIES

• Influence: Able to persuade and influence individuals or groups to gain support and

 build momentum for ideas, proposals, and initiatives, including with skeptical audiences.

• Strategy: Identifies and analyzes options for action, makes recommendations informed by prior experiences, policy knowledge, and relationships.
• Communication. Quickly incorporates feedback to produce high quality written products; conveys ideas clearly and with empathy and cultural sensitivity across different kinds of communication channels.
• Project management. Manages projects of intermediate complexity, including planning and strategy responsibilities, delegating tasks to partners and team members, engaging vendors, managing project budgets, coordinating across internal teams, and overseeing documentation and reporting requirements.
• Analytical skills. Observes, evaluates, and applies quantitative and qualitative data to solving problems. Able to both diagnose problems and offer solutions that are aligned with the organization’s position and role.
• Analysis. Identifies and defines problems, able to extract insights from different kinds of data, organizes information effectively, uses information to develop workable solutions.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years of experience working in public policy research, advocacy, and/or organizing.
• Track record of achieving policy change to improve civil liberties at the local and/or regional level.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and communications tools.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Fluency in the key tools used in electoral work organizing.
• Strong existing knowledge of the Texas political landscape.
• Demonstrated abilities in project management and campaign planning activities.
• Ability to draw on prior experiences in making recommendations for action in uncertain operating environments.
• Spanish language skills or skills in another language spoken widely in Dallas or Houston are strongly desired.
• Commitment to racial justice outcomes.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties.
• Familiarity with 501(c)3 and 501(c)(4) distinctions and limitations.
• Desire for career growth in civil liberties and at the ACLU.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary is $70,000 - $76,000. Excellent benefits include a generous Paid Time Off policy, medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) plan with an employer match; life and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays.

The ACLU of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Texas encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction.