Community Engagement Associate

The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation Inc. (ACLU-UT) seeks to hire a self-motivated and passionate Community Engagement Associate. The ACLU-UT operates through public education legal action and legislative and community advocacy to enhance and defend the civil rights and freedoms of everyone living in or visiting Utah. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate skill and experience in community outreach advocacy volunteer management policy research and analysis and communication.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

The ACLU of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We believe that having a board staff and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds and lived experience enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. We strongly encourage and greatly value applications from women people of color immigrants persons with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community those who have been formerly incarcerated and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

Position Overview and Functions :

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and strong interpersonal skills to mobilize and empower community members across Utah to achieve short- and long-term objectives that further the mission of the ACLU-UT. This includes fostering relationships developing community programs coalition building and advocating for positive change. The Community Engagement Associate will report directly to the Director of Community Engagement and work collaboratively with members of the campaigns policy communications legal and development staff.

The Community Engagement Associate is a Full-Time Salaried Non-Exempt position that will work under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement. This position is classified as For-Cause after the defined 6-month probationary period as indicated in our affiliate Handbook.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement the Community Engagement Associate will promote participation in local and state advocacy and issue campaigns; assist in public education efforts; build an active base of community advocates who can be mobilized to participate in the policymaking process on the state and local levels; manage a volunteer leadership program that educates and empowers the community; and foster relationships with varied and diverse communities to advance our civil rights and civil liberties goals and campaigns.

Essential Job Functions

Coalition and Community Advocacy

• In collaboration with the entire Campaigns team c ultivate and support relationships with local leaders community members businesses and other organizations to create partnerships across a range of organization- priorit ized issue area s. Maintain an up-to-date database of contacts.
• Support ACLU-UT coalitions and allies as assigned by the Director of Community Engagement accurately representing the ACLU-UT and its positions during meeting participation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Policy on connecting coalitions community members and constituents to legislative work at the state local and municipal levels.

Program Engagement and Implementation

Public Education and Communication

Other Job Functions

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes. If you are excited about the position but unsure that you are qualified we encourage you to apply.

or school-related activism) in community engagement field organizing volunteer management or base building for issue-based or political campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

The following physical demands and work environment conditions represent those required and encountered by an employee when performing

essential job functions. The ACLU-UT

complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to perform job functions.

Physical Demands :

Work Environment :

SALARY & BENEFITS :

The Community Engagement Associate salary range is $55000-$65000 based on experience. Excellent benefits include : generous paid time off medical vision and dental insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution that vests immediately.

TO APPLY :

Please submit a resume and cover letter in order for your application to be considered.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The ACLU of Utah is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please e-mail HR at If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 55000 - 65000