Advocacy & Systems Change Manager
Advocacy & Systems Change Manager
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Job Description
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: $77000.00 $81500.00 per year
This is a full-time position.
Duties
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Advocacy Systems Change Manager who will amplify community power and lead collective advocacy efforts through cross-sector coalitions develop and execute SPPNs advocacy strategy to advance education health housing and justice systems facilitate collaborative networks to drive transformative systems change inform decision-making with data and storytelling and supervise staff while cultivating a positive equity-centered team culture.
The Advocacy Systems Change Manager will lead strategic policy advocacy for the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood driving equitable outcomes educational justice and youth and family well-being through organizing coalition-building and data-informed strategies.
Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Public Policy Education Social Work Urban Studies or a related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in community organizing systems change policy advocacy or nonprofit leadership. A Masters degree is preferred. You should have demonstrated experience leading coalitions campaigns or strategic initiatives with strong facilitation and relationship-building skills across diverse communities.
You should be skilled in using data to drive decision-making and advocacy with excellent communication skills including writing public speaking and strategic messaging. A deep commitment to racial equity community power and systems transformation is essential.
Familiarity with the Saint Paul or Twin Cities communities and key public systems is a plus as is experience with collective impact Results-Based Accountability (RBA) or similar frameworks. Bilingual or multilingual skills especially in Hmong Somali Spanish or Karen are also desirable.
About Wilder
When you work at Wilder you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.
We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package which includes competitive compensation and benefits health dental employer-matched 401(k) PTO paid family medical and caregiver leave life insurance disability insurance flexible spending accounts and employee wellness addition you will have access to professional development opportunities including development funding tuition discounts and training. You will also have access to Wilders employee resource groups and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting positive change through direct services research and advocacy. Learn more at Application Information
Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.
There are four sections to the application process please follow these instructions carefully:
- Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
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- Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
- Questions. Answer How did you hear about this job/posting question and other required questions if applicable.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability
- Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.
Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
