Government Relations and Community Outreach Manager
Position Title: Government Relations and Community Outreach Manager
Reports to: President and CEO
Location: California (Oakland or Los Angeles office) + Remote Work
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Government Relations and Community Outreach Manager works with the President and CEO on all advocacy efforts on the state and national level and with outreach to communities throughout California. The position helps drive forward our advocacy work in support of the humanities in California and for California Humanities priorities and goals and ensures deep community engagement across the state.
Government relations:
- Develop a strategy to advocate for humanities in the State of California
- Coordinate logistics for annual Humanities on the Hill as well as state Humanities Advocacy Day, including scheduling meetings, distribution of materials, follow-up with legislative offices, tracking and submitting appropriations requests and the status of Dear Colleague Letters.
- Coordinate advocacy messaging with external partners (NEH/FSHC) related to ongoing needs.
- Maintain an advocacy-focused CRM to track contacts and leads, and report on progress of advocacy efforts.
- Develop and maintain materials to inform both internal and external stakeholders as well as legislative offices with regard to organization activities.
- Distribute relevant information to federal and state legislative offices, maintaining contact with them throughout the year.
Community outreach:
- Increase understanding of community needs.
- Create a plan to engage existing humanities stakeholders about grant opportunities.
- Forge new and maintain existing relationships with community stakeholders (individuals, businesses, and institutions) and potential donors.
- Organize and coordinate meetings with community stakeholders to identify issues and challenges within the community and find effective solutions.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A successful track record and 3-5 years of experience working in government relations, community outreach, and/or public relations, with nonprofit experience a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively in different circumstances and through different means (written, oral, and visual) with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- A flexible, supportive, and collaborative work style, and a good sense of humor.
- An understanding of and appreciation for the humanities is a plus.
- Strong technical experience with project management tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a remote team.
Location: While California Humanities is based in Oakland, with an office in Los Angeles, the position can work remotely from anywhere in California. Candidates must be willing to travel periodically as part of their work.
Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000.
Benefits: Includes a 7% employer contribution to a 403b plan, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, and life and disability insurance.
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@calhum.org by November 1, 2023.
California Humanities is an equal opportunity employer and believes in a diverse work force, and applicants from all communities are encouraged to apply.
Board and Executive Administration Coordinator
Position Title: Board and Executive Administration Coordinator
Reports to: President & CEO
Location: California (Oakland or Los Angeles office) + Remote Work
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board and Executive Administration Coordinator works with the President & CEO on the coordination of Board of Directors affairs and executive administration. The position also provides executive assistance, as needed, to the CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the President & CEO in coordinating Board of Directors activities, including meetings and logistics.
Act as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
Manage administrative tasks related to board and committee meetings, ensuring timely recording and dissemination of minutes.
Provide executive administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management and external communication.
Organize meetings, events, and logistics, as needed.
Handle expense reports and vendor correspondence.
Maintain filing and communication systems.
Assist President and CEO with donor relations and fundraising activities.
Update and manage donor records in Salesforce.
Assist with institutional fundraising, including proposal preparation and grant reporting.
Perform other administrative tasks as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
3-5 years of executive-level administrative experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Nonprofit experience, especially supporting CEOs and Boards.
Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and visual).
Collaborative work style and flexibility.
Knowledge or appreciation of the humanities is a plus.
Location: While California Humanities is based in Oakland, with an office in Los Angeles, the position can work remotely from anywhere in California. Candidates must be willing to travel periodically as part of their work.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000.
Benefits: Includes a 7% employer contribution to a 403b plan, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, and life and disability insurance.
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@calhum.org by November 1, 2023.
California Humanities is an equal opportunity employer and believes in a diverse work force, and applicants from all communities are encouraged to apply.
