Civic Engagement and Grass Roots Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Civic Engagement Manager will lead the implementation of Houston Food Bank’s (HFB) efforts to enhance civic participation among the communities it serves. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a robust civic engagement strategy that educates and mobilizes individuals to participate in elections and engage their government officials and communities. The Civic Engagement Manager will design outreach and advocacy campaigns, working closely with internal teams, volunteers, community members, and external HFB partners to strategically grow this work throughout HFB’s service area.

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations.
2. Designs the strategies and tactics associated with executing and scaling HFB’s civic engagement plan.
3. Supervises the Civic Engagement Coordinator’s implementation of voter and civic engagement plans to ensure deliverables are met.
4. Manages the budget for the grant associated with civic engagement initiatives.
5. Manages relationships with HFB’s partner network and volunteers to assess capacity for civic engagement, including but not limited to voter engagement and advocacy for systems change.
6. Manages HFB’s involvement in the 2030 Census work.
7. Develops and provides training for HFB neighbors, partners, internal staff, and volunteers, alongside the Civic Engagement Coordinator.
8. Helps design and implement efforts with HFB partners, neighbors, and other stakeholders to collect insight on community needs and opportunities related to civic engagement.
9. In collaboration with the Government Relations team and Marketing and Communications Department, builds and executes social media and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about civic engagement.
10. Assists in inputting and providing reports on civic engagement metrics utilizing Government Relations’ information management system and ensuring voter engagement metrics are reported to Houston in Action.
11. Finalizes interim and yearly written reports to Houston Endowment and helps prepare proposals for future funding.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages one (1) director report and indirectly provides guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of associate development, and performs administrative duties associated with being a manager of associates. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, and directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring, directing, coordinating, and supporting project and process improvement teams, and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.