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About the Role

The Director of Civic Engagement will manage the NYIC’s overall civic engagement efforts, including leading voter engagement, civic education, census, redistricting, electoral and census reforms, and campaigns. This role involves supervising and mentoring the Civic Engagement team, providing strategic direction, and overseeing the successful execution of departmental priorities. The Director will lead the REMAP NYS program and work to build a base of engaged immigrants and allies throughout the state, dedicating approximately 20-30% of their time to NYIC Action.

Responsibilities

Work with the executive leadership team to identify larger strategic initiatives to engage immigrants civically and empower them as voters.
Ensure strong year-round participation of member organizations and communities in civic engagement coalition spaces.
Bring new allies into Coalition’s work, form and manage strategic alliances.
Work to strengthen, expand membership & relationships in every region of the state including outside of New York City.
Set strategy for and implement the non-partisan, comprehensive Register, Educate, Mobilize, Advocate, and Protect New York State (REMAP NYS) program, including the re-grant program.
Develop and steward strategic partnerships with strategic allies involved in campaigns to advance NYIC's advocacy and civic engagement priorities.
Supervise a Civic Engagement Associate and potentially additional staff, interns, fellows, and other positions as needed.
Identify, develop, and advocate for policy and procedural changes at the federal, state and city government levels to protect the rights and increase the civic engagement of immigrants.
Create training curricula, education materials and multilingual resources for widespread distribution.
Lead electoral-related trainings, candidate trainings, and other civic engagement trainings.
Partner with NYIC Development team to pursue and develop new funding prospects.
Contribute to the development of grant proposals and funders reports.
Lead community education sessions and public forums throughout the year.
Serve as a spokesperson for the NYIC and support in developing messaging.
Contribute to the NYIC staff and engage in organizational capacity-building.
Provide strategic leadership and coordination for NYIC projects, represent the team at major NYIC events, and support rapid response efforts.
May occasionally move or carry materials weighing 50 lbs or less.
Lead the analysis of electoral races, candidates and districts and political trends to inform NYIC's civic engagement, advocacy, and campaign strategies.
Lead endorsement process including development of timeline, candidate communication, delegation of tasks, review of questions, input from team, sign off and presentation to NYIC Action Board.
Support press and social media communications for NYIC Action.
Develop and implement strategic vision to evaluate independent NYIC Action efforts to support endorsed candidates’ path to victory.
Cultivate relationships and provide training to potential candidates.
Represent NYIC Action in electoral spaces and build strategic relationships with other political action organizations.

Requirements

Knowledge of and commitment to social justice, immigrant justice, and New York State’s diverse immigrant communities.
Must have supervisory and management experience, preferably 4-6 years.
Experience overseeing complex initiatives with multiple partners, organizing, community outreach, or communications highly desired.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and operate in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects with the ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Comfort with public speaking and meeting facilitation
Professional proficiency in one of the top spoken languages in immigrant communities in NYC is strongly preferred.
Professional mastery of G-Suite/Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce

Location

New York City
New York State

Work Type

Hybrid
Full Time

Experience Level

6-8 years of relevant civic engagement professional experience in the social justice and not for profit sector

Salary/Compensations

$98,400/ year

Benefits

Full benefit plan
Paid sick time
Unlimited vacation leave after 90 days of employment
Commuter benefits
Comprehensive retirement plan

About the Company

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State.
We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams.
Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive.
We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state.
Our organizational values: Inclusive and Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.