Manager, Civic Engagement
CurrentAs Manager, Civic Engagement at AltaMed, California’s largest free and low-cost healthcare provider, I work to implement our Integrated Civic Engagement Model (ICEM), driving initiatives that amplify civic participation and health equity. This role includes major functions, such as: Leading Civic Engagement Campaigns: Oversee the civic engagement team in executing effective, timely campaigns and programs that increase AltaMed’s visibility and impact.Developing Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain internal and external partnerships to support civic engagement initiatives.Creating Civic Engagement Curriculum: Collaborate with the Associate Director to design impactful curricula for Community Health Center (CHC) partners and internal employee engagement.Representing AltaMed at Key Events: Serve as a representative at stakeholder meetings, coalitions, conferences, panels, and trainings, advocating for health equity. Managing Communications: Prepare communications including letters to legislators, public comments, testimonies, internal newsletters, and voter education materials like fact sheets, FAQs, and guides.Tracking & Reporting Campaign Outcomes: Collaborate with Data, Campaign, and Research teams and external academic partners to monitor campaign efficacy and produce detailed impact reports.Supporting AltaMed Action Fund Initiatives: Contribute to C4 voter guide and mailer campaigns, advancing voter mobilization and civic awareness.Core Program Focus Areas:Voter Information & Education: Leading data-driven GOTV efforts for primary, general, midterm, municipal, and special elections.Health Equity Advocacy: Driving campaigns for data equity, fair redistricting, full census counts, and issue-based advocacy addressing Social Determinants of Health.Policy & Legislation Monitoring: Tracking legislative and budgetary changes that impact civic access and engagement.