Civic Engagement Specialist - Bronx, United States - WHEDco

WHEDco
WHEDco
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Bronx, United States

3 weeks ago

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Location:
Hybrid: In-Person at 50 East 168th Street, Bronx NY 10452**
Reports to:Vice President of Programs**
About Us:The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development
organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant
communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes - but our work is not over when
our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be
anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco's mission is to create and
bridge access to resources in the South Bronx that support thriving neighborhoods - from high-quality
early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic


Job Summary:

WHEDco seeks to hire a dynamic Civic Engagement Specialist to strategize and spearhead our efforts to
engage, educate and empower community members and stakeholders of all ages that WHEDco serves
to help and encourage them to participate effectively in decision-making that affects their families and
communities. The Civic Engagement Specialist will co-develop and lead WHEDco's Civic Engagement
Program in and with people living in multi-ethnic communities we serve in the South Bronx primarily.
SHeThey will collaborate closely with community members and staff across WHEDco's departments to
lead efforts to raise community voices at the local, city, state and federal level. The Civic Engagement
Specialist direcwill help advance WHEDco's goals of justice, equity and systems change among those we
serve through more effective representation and people power.


Responsibilities:


  • Launch and implement program to increase civic participation among community members
WHEDco serves in neighborhoods deeply impacted by inequity and systemic barriers.

  • Assess civic engagement and advocacy needs, issues and opportunities in collaboration with
program staff and community stakeholders, and by leveraging internal and external data tools.

  • Create targeted youthfocused and other civic engagement curricula and strategies to boost
participation in governance and decision-making among those we serve (youth, parents,

residents, childcare providers, merchants, etc.), with input from WHEDco leaders and program
directors.

  • Develop and spearhead campaigns to mobilize the community for collective advocacy, non
- partisan political engagement, voter registration, education and protection, Get Out the Vote
and Bronx-Wide Plan Coalition's economic empowerment actions.

  • Organize and conduct trainings and actions for staff and community members to get educated,
involved in and co-lead advocacy, such as actions with legislators, around pressing issues.

  • Use internal and external databases (Census, VAN, etc.) to track, evaluate and report on
progress and successes in civic participation and empowerment, with support from WHEDco's
Research team.

  • Manage relevant program budgets and reporting; create content to promote activities.
  • Inform WHEDco's strategy with elected officials to advance policy priorities of those we serve.
  • Support and help inform WHEDco's programmatic and leadership on policy, advocacy,
legislation, and other issues impacting our work.

  • Build authentic partnerships with community members, peer groups and other leaders in policy
and social justice to learn, share and partner for maximum collective impact.


Qualifications:


  • College degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in community organizing, civic
engagement, community development, urban policy, voter registration and or election process
is required.

  • Some Spanish proficiency is required.
  • Skilled in MS Office.
  • Experienced in curriculum development and program facilitation with various age groups.
  • Solid communication skills for presenting, reporting and community engagement.
  • Excellent event planning skills. Passion and or experience in policy, empowering community
members civically and advocacy with elected officials

  • Motivated, creative, and resourceful teamplayer who takes initiative and followsthrough.
  • Selfdirected with a strong sense of accountability and good judgment.
  • Committed to serving multiethnic communities that are majority immigrant or BIPOC.
  • Willing and able to work effectively and collegially in current hybrid setting (inperson remote).
  • Available for events or meetings in evenings and or weekends as needed to fulfill duties.
**Excellent benefits and competitive salary ($65, $75, based on experience.
WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination
because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age,
disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any

other category protected by law. WH
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