San Francisco Rising
www.SFRising.org

Civic Engagement Director
(Full Time)

Based in San Francisco, CA

 

Position Overview
San Francisco Rising (SFR) is seeking a full-time Civic Engagement Director to develop and implement SFR’s strategy & vision to lead the organization’s field programs and work closely with the Executive Director to execute our policy agenda. We seek a team player who is excited to provide strategic leadership for campaigns about civic engagement, debt-free college education, grassroots democracy, affordable housing, and more. This role will build out systems and strategies for electoral, policy, and budget campaigns that grow organizers, team leaders and canvassers into active and powerful leaders to win important fights facing working-class communities of color in San Francisco. This role will represent SFR in various regional and statewide power-building organizations. 

The ideal candidate is an effective and experienced organizer who is ready to be a part of a small but mighty team. SFR is a collaborative and supportive work environment, committed to developing the leadership and skills of our staff through coaching, supervision, and intentional staff development opportunities. This position is supervised by the Executive Director. The position is based in the Bay Area and requires in-person office and field work. 

This position may be shared between SF Rising and SF Rising Action Fund. Depending on the time of year and the nature of seasonal campaigns, the position may fluctuate between civic engagement field programs and policy work. The description below gives an estimate of the percentages of workload by area, however it will not be static.

About SF Rising
San Francisco Rising is an alliance of long-standing (15-50 years old) grassroots organizations organizing Black, Latinx, Chinese, and Filipinx communities in San Francisco for housing & worker rights, environmental & racial justice, and youth & women’s empowerment. We came together to build the political power of our communities to win lasting change on a broad set of issues. We have helped win a $15 minimum wage, Free City College, stronger renter protections, and Sanctuary protections for immigrants. 

Responsibilities:
Civic & Voter Engagement (50%)

• Provide leadership for all SFR field campaigns, including volunteer and paid programs for phone banks, canvasses, and mobilizations
• Design and implement civic engagement field programs in coordination with statewide coalitions, labor partners, or local partners
• Supervise a Field Organizer and oversee hiring, supervision, and training of temporary election employees or campaign staff
• Analyze data and field program results to track progress in voter contact universes, and evaluate effectiveness of scripts and field program methodology
• Leverage innovative voter contact tools and integrate them into the field plan
• Develop and manage campaign & program budgets
• This may include candidate and ballot measure work related to SF Rising Action Fund, the sister 501c4 organization

Policy Advocacy & Organizing (30%)

• Policy Research: Work with coalition, policy experts, and government partners to develop model policies and SFR governing agenda/policy platform / campaigns
• Develop relationships with key government staff and electeds–and create structures for institutionalizing these relationships, including organizing regular meetings between electeds and the Alliance
• Track elected officials’ policy / issue agendas, and what policies are actually moving, and summarize to be able to share with the alliance. Track Board of Supervisors meeting agendas and timeframes for policy and budget priorities and brief Directors, staff, and Alliance partners accordingly.
• Community education - Support political education & engagement of our affiliates, members, and broader SF community engagement. Develop presentations or educational materials about policy campaigns for staff, leaders, and members as needed
• Integrate policy, budget, and governing priorities into SFR coalition partners’ communications strategies, e.g., community/political education opportunities and neighborhood activation 
• Monitor statewide policy efforts related to higher education, college affordability, and debt.

Base Building (10%)

• Co-lead base-building efforts to grow and engage a multiracial student and adult membership, in alignment with SFR’s strategic goals.
• Help shape and implement organizing campaigns, training programs, and civic engagement strategies that strengthen member leadership.
• Represent SFR in key coalition spaces to build alignment and advance collective power in civic and student organizing efforts.

Organizational Leadership (10%)

• As a member of the Directors Team, help set the strategic direction for the organization
• Support organization-wide activities as needed such as fundraising, events, etc.
• Cultivate relationships with labor, community, and political allies
• Support funder cultivation, proposal writing, and fundraising for the organization
• Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

• Commitment to racial, gender, economic and environmental justice, grassroots organizing, and building social movements 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2-3 years supervision and management experience 
• Experience facilitating group spaces and leadership development
• Experience leading electoral field campaigns and issue campaigns
• Grassroots organizing or base building experience highly desired
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese desired, but not required
• Ability to follow through on tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Effective project management skills 
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office 
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to learning and continuous learning for self and others. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The position is based in the Bay Area and requires in-person office and field work. 
• Some irregular hours are required, including nights and weekends (especially during election season). 
• Applicants must be able and willing to travel for work. 
• Able to work on a computer, including sitting at a desk, for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard.
• Able to see or read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Able to speak clearly and in audible tones on the phone and in-person and be understood by others.
• Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Salary & Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt position. Estimated salary range $75,000 – $85,000/year, depending on experience and qualifications. SF Rising provides competitive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and substantial vacation days and paid time off. 

This position is open to candidates nationally who are able to relocate to the SF Bay Area.

How to Apply
Submit résumé, cover letter (combined in one PDF) through this job portal: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c858a322-00a0-4526-9713-59699ec1e4bf&ccId=9200104413845_2&jobId=565634&source=CC2&lang=en_US 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a goal of filling the position as soon as possible.

Applications outside of the ADP job portal will not be considered. 

San Francisco Rising is a fiscally sponsored project of the Chinese Progressive Association. Chinese Progressive Association contracts with Resilient Strategies LLC for backend and operational support including hiring and employment. Resilient Strategies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. Pursuant of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.