Associate Director of Civic Engagement & Community Affairs - Hybrid Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
Association’s Mission:
California Primary Care Association's (CPCA's) mission is to lead and position community clinics, health centers and networks through advocacy, education, and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities.
Purpose of Position:
The Associate Director of Civic Engagement and Community Affairs will provide strategic support and oversight to CPCA’s statewide community health center (CHC) civic engagement initiatives. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and expansion of CPCA’s civic engagement framework to ensure increased and sustained participation in advocacy, voter engagement, and public health initiatives among CHCs, Regional Clinic Consortia, and community-based organizations. The Associate Director will lead on drafting and communicating out the actions and needs of the organization and support strategic communications.
Primary Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities Required:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in legislative and/or related government activity, political leadership, or equivalent experience required. An understanding of healthcare issues in California and how federal policy impacts health-related issues preferred. Experience with community health centers, member-driven associations, or non-profit organizations preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
Compensation: $84,124 - $89,382
Recruiting Process:
Candidates selected to advance to an initial interview will be asked to submit a writing sample in advance. Writing samples should consist of previously published or formally produced professional materials (e.g., reports, articles, official communications) that were created outside of this application process.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Association Expectation:
Due to network security and hybrid work this position requires the employee to have a cell phone with a data plan and home internet service, both are reimbursed at a set rate each month. All hires are required to maintain residence in California. This is a hybrid position with employees coming into the office in downtown Sacramento.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Equal Opportunity Employment:
CPCA’s workforce strives to represent California’s population, while also meeting the highest standards and qualifications of our industry.
California Primary Care Association's (CPCA's) mission is to lead and position community clinics, health centers and networks through advocacy, education, and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities.
Purpose of Position:
The Associate Director of Civic Engagement and Community Affairs will provide strategic support and oversight to CPCA’s statewide community health center (CHC) civic engagement initiatives. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and expansion of CPCA’s civic engagement framework to ensure increased and sustained participation in advocacy, voter engagement, and public health initiatives among CHCs, Regional Clinic Consortia, and community-based organizations. The Associate Director will lead on drafting and communicating out the actions and needs of the organization and support strategic communications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the Association with internal and external communication development, which may include e-communications, newsletters, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, videos, publications, and other copywriting.
- Provide ongoing communication support to the Association’s senior leadership, which may include the development of correspondence, speech writing, presentations, fact sheets, and visuals.
- Support the advocacy strategy of the Association and its affiliate organization, CPCA Advocates, which seeks to influence state and federal public policy through the mobilization of community health centers advocates.
- Support and execute a strategic plan to expand CPCA’s civic engagement infrastructure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and policy priorities.
- Support the implementation of strategic communications that support the goals of the organization utilizing paid and earned media efforts.
- Foster partnerships with national, state, and local organizations to enhance civic engagement efforts, voter mobilization strategies, and advocacy programs within CHCs.
- Lead the integration of CPCA’s policy goals with civic engagement strategies, working closely with the Government Affairs team and external policy experts.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training programs to build civic engagement capacity among health center staff, leadership, and patient communities.
- Support and manage grant-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with deliverables, reporting requirements, and financial oversight.
- Represent CPCA at high-level meetings, coalitions, and conferences to promote civic engagement initiatives and advocate for policies supporting CHCs and underserved communities.
- Work closely with the Training and Marketing teams to coordinate communications efforts and influence the Association’s overall communications strategy.
- Support the development and delivery of projects, programs and technical assistance.
- Provide accurate and timely technical assistance by learning specific areas of content and serving as a resource to health centers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Support the Association’s Strategic Plan
- Respond promptly and thoroughly to member inquiries.
- Assist with grant and budget management, contract development and reporting.
- Serve as lead staff to designated peer networks, work groups, task forces and committees.
- Serve as a subject‑matter resource, providing guidance and sharing expertise with team members.
- High levels of interaction with association members, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Travel for national and regional meetings, trainings, and site visits by air and ground transportation, as required.
- Report regularly to supervisor.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong knowledge of voter engagement strategies, community organizing, and advocacy within healthcare or nonprofit sectors.
- Experience in policy analysis, government relations, and legislative advocacy.
- Work collaboratively with multi-departmental teams.
- Strong presentation and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and professional skills when engaging with Association membership and Board of Directors, vendors and partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications and platforms.
- Solid problem solving, critical thinking, organization and time management.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in legislative and/or related government activity, political leadership, or equivalent experience required. An understanding of healthcare issues in California and how federal policy impacts health-related issues preferred. Experience with community health centers, member-driven associations, or non-profit organizations preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
Compensation: $84,124 - $89,382
Recruiting Process:
Candidates selected to advance to an initial interview will be asked to submit a writing sample in advance. Writing samples should consist of previously published or formally produced professional materials (e.g., reports, articles, official communications) that were created outside of this application process.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office weekly, with an additional in-office day once per month)
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- 5% employer retirement contribution
- Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 floating holidays, plus 18 paid holidays (including a December 24th - January 1st Winter Break)
- Monthly stipends: $50 for cell phone and $50 for internet
- Parking benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, Aflac, and FSA options
Association Expectation:
Due to network security and hybrid work this position requires the employee to have a cell phone with a data plan and home internet service, both are reimbursed at a set rate each month. All hires are required to maintain residence in California. This is a hybrid position with employees coming into the office in downtown Sacramento.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Operating a computer and other office productivity equipment
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Lifting objects up to 30 pounds
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
- Noise level is generally moderate, but at times can be noisy
- Meetings conducted in a Zoom or office setting
- Indoor varying temperature
- Employee must have available transportation and be able to commute into office
Equal Opportunity Employment:
CPCA’s workforce strives to represent California’s population, while also meeting the highest standards and qualifications of our industry.
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