Advocacy Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Director of Advocacy to cultivate strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and various City and County departments and offices.
• Builds and maintains ongoing partnerships with external organizations, advocacy coalitions, grassroots, and grasstops leaders.
• Coordinates the AACI Community Advisory Council, including leading recruitment, managing meeting logistics and assisting the Director of Advocacy to develop agendas and facilitate meetings.
• Monitors public meeting agendas to identify relevant pending legislation to alert program staff and collaborates with the Director of Advocacy to develop AACI's positions on key issues.
• Assists program staff in planning and organizing community-facing training, programs, and events.
• Assists in developing and coordinating meetings, workshops, and presentations to provide education and training.
• Maintains detailed records of all program activities and outcomes.
• Partners with the Resource Development Department to develop messaging, social media content, and other communications.
• Collaborates with AACI departments to help staff understand new policies and ensure community members are informed about available services and resources. Participates in community/special and media events.
• Completes other duties and related projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience related to public health, public policy, political science, and/or communications.
• Experience in community outreach and engagement and community relations, or a related field.
• Experience with public speaking.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to perform the duties described above.
• Good writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in standard office software and digital communication platforms.
• Effective organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional, and experiential backgrounds.
• This position may require driving. A valid California driver license, current personal auto insurance, and an MVR sufficient to maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
• Verbal and written fluency in English required.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in a standard office environment and in the community. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Driving may be required. The job requires travel up to 5% of the time.