Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Under the direction of the AVP of Civic Engagement, the Associate Director of Civic Engagement will be responsible for implementing AltaMed’s Civic Engagement mission, guiding principles, and priorities to increase the footprint, visibility, amplification, and scalability of its Integrated Civic Engagement Model (ICEM). The Associate Director will work collaboratively with AVP and department leadership to set the direction of AltaMed’s civic engagement strategy and goals. This position will be responsible for leading the civic engagement team to ensure that the strategy is implemented effectively and promptly, by providing guidance and leadership to the team. This position will also be responsible for developing, fostering, and sustaining strategic partnerships with internal departments, organizational leaders, key community stakeholders and CBOs, funders, state and national partners, and thought leaders.
The Associate Director will be responsible for the implementation of ICEM across all clinic sites, ensuring constant and consistent communication with medical and clinic leadership, developing a civic engagement curriculum for internal employee engagement, including providers, family medicine residents, nurses, and new hire orientations. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all grant-funded work is executed in time, effectively, and within budget. This also includes timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to funders and for publication and dissemination amongst internal and external stakeholders. This position will represent AVP and AltaMed at key stakeholder meetings, at key coalition and partner meetings, and in public speaking settings like conferences, panels, webinars, and trainings. The Associate Director will work closely with direct reports and the AVP to develop quarterly goals aligned with organizational priorities.
Associate Director will prepare and create communications as needed including letters to legislators, public comment letters, assistance with written testimonies and client vignettes, internal company wide communications including newsletters, and get out the vote campaigns, fact sheets, FAQs, voter guides, and voter education materials. Track and report on all campaign activities to include contacts, engagement and voter mobilization campaign outcomes. This will include working with external academic institutions to complete reports on the efficacy and impact of campaigns. In partnership with AVP, the Associate Director will manage and track budgets for grants and other monies allocated to civic engagement. This position will also work to identify funding opportunities in support of civic engagement.
The Associate Director will also work to expand awareness of the AltaMed Action Fund 501c4 social welfare mission among community members and elected officials in California by engaging in legislative and grassroots lobbying, educational voter engagement campaigns, and social welfare advocacy. The Associate Director is required to work successfully with representatives of different communities, organizations, and neighborhoods with respect to the diverse populations and cultures. This position will also support AltaMed’s government relations priorities.
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in Public Relations, Communications, Government Affairs, Political Science, Public Health, or related area required.
A master’s degree or a combination of education and experience related to Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Campaigns, Voter Education, and Planning is highly desired.
Minimum 8 years of overall experience related to Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Campaigns, Voter Education, and Planning or related discipline required.
Civic engagement subject matter expertise, including but not limited to the decennial census, redistricting, elections (local, state, national), key partners (local, state, national), innovative models and approaches, theory and practice (BIPOC voters), understanding the data and trends.
Experience with public speaking in various settings: internal department and staff engagement, external CBO, and community engagement. Tailoring content and tone to various audiences.
Experience in leading a team, coalition building, and facilitation
Experience in research-informed writing that incorporates complex topics
Experience managing staff and related partners in a collaborative environment
Bilingual abilities and experience working with the Latino community are a plus
Minimum 3 years’ experience with civic and voter engagement work and campaigns; Experience in leading, planning, and participating in panel discussions with community organizations.
Experience with communication development in various platforms (i.e., internal staff communication, engaging additional stakeholders, and content tailoring to different audiences). Increasing knowledge and practice of business writing through a social justice lens.
Compensation
$101,065.58 - $126,331.97 annually
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
AltaMed is one of the nation’s largest community health networks. For more than 55 years, we have provided care to patients in the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Orange counties. For health care professionals dedicated to their patients, communities, and careers, AltaMed offers an opportunity to pursue professional goals with pride and distinction.
As a non-profit organization, we focus on the needs of our patients and the well-being of our communities. Our commitment to community health pushes us to look beyond our offices and clinics and see not just patients, but new possibilities for community wellness. Many of our employees joined us because their families were AltaMed patients and saw firsthand that patients are at the center of all we do.
This approach supports our ambitious goals. We are continually accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO), which ensures quality standards in U.S. medical facilities. We were the first community health network in the nation designated as a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH). We are extremely proud of our patient satisfaction achievements, including our highest scores during our greatest period of growth. We have expanded to 40+ locations in Southern California, offering primary medical, dental, and senior care. We are active in community outreach and education and staffed by dedicated professionals committed to patient care.
Always looking for ways to serve more people, AltaMed leads the industry in bringing new individuals into our nation’s health care system as the top enroller for Covered California. As we continue to grow, we remain at the forefront of evolving health care systems, providing comprehensive care throughout patients’ lives. We will continue to build on our reputation as a rewarding long-term choice for both patients and professionals who believe quality health care is everyone’s right.
