Civic Engagement Specialist in New York, New York at HISPANIC FEDERATION, INC.

• Design, implement and manage HF’s civic and community engagement initiatives, including voter registration, voter education, and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiatives across the different states and municipalities.
• Prepare staffing plans and oversee work of temporary and permanent Civic Engagement staff.
• Work with partner community-based organizations, manage sub-grants and reporting of programmatic activities.
• Partner and participate with various civic engagement entities and funders (local, state, and national).
• Manage community engagement and organizing community events for all civic engagement projects from voter registration and engagement to public education and awareness campaigns (ex. Census outreach efforts)
• Prepare training materials and engage regions as they implement programs to ensure their adherence to HF standards of operations.
• Utilize Civic Engagement digital technology and databases, including the Voter Activation Network (VAN), and peer-to-peer and messaging tools.
• Ensure the high quality and success of HF’s civic engagement programs through quality control monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations corresponding to voter registration and ensure all programs are nonpartisan and in adherence to 501c3 requirements.
• Ensure fulfilment of progress to goal for various counties and states.
• Cultivate key relationships and partnerships with community leaders and community-based organizations in Hispanic Federation’s network.
• Support in preparing relevant funder and programmatic reports.
• Represent Hispanic Federation in front of media regarding civic engagement.

• A bachelor’s degree is required with minimum of 4 years of relevant voter outreach and engagement experience.
• Experience overseeing national campaigns and programs with budget responsibility is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills
• Additional languages spoken and written is an asset with Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the Hispanic Federation’s values, mission, and goals.
• Experience with managing civic engagement specific systems such as VAN / Vote Builder or an equivalent system
• Excellent, well-developed verbal and writing skills are essential
• Ideal applicants will be efficient, results-oriented with high energy and exhibit an exceptional ability to work with others

Compensation and Benefits:

The position’s annual salary starts at $85,000 to $95,000, and the salary is commensurate with experience. Compensation comes with a robust benefits package with fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance available upon first day of employment, 403(B) retirement plans with a company match after 6 months, and access to flexible spending and pre-tax commuter benefits.

First year employees of the Hispanic Federation receive a PTO package with 15 days designated for vacation and 12 Sick Days annually.

To Apply

Please submit a résumé and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications via the dedicated link. No telephone calls or emails will be accepted regarding this position. Only specific candidates will be contacted regarding their application for this role.

For more information about the Hispanic Federation, go to www.hispanicfederation.org.

Hispanic Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.