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Civic Engagement Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 55000 - 60000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (17 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Benefits:
- $4200 annual stipend in lieu of medical benefits
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Civic Engagement Manager
Location: Baton Rouge LA
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt
Salary: $55000$60000 annually $4200 annual health stipend
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt
Salary: $55000$60000 annually $4200 annual health stipend
About the Organization
Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency by providing them access to critical services and support. At LORI we promote diversity and inclusion fight for humane immigration policies and expand capacities around immigration legal services policy advocacy educational access and community engagement. Our mission is to assist refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states enabling them to become self-reliant.
LORI offers a wide range of services including but not limited to:
English language training and education programs
Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
Immigration legal services
Cultural orientation and community integration programs
Youth Engagement and Womens Empowerment
LORI offers a wide range of services including but not limited to:
English language training and education programs
Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy
Immigration legal services
Cultural orientation and community integration programs
Youth Engagement and Womens Empowerment
Position Summary
The Civic Engagement Manager leads LORIs civic engagement initiatives including voter education advocacy campaigns and youth leadership development. This role is responsible for building community power by increasing civic participation organizing around key issues and developing the next generation of leaders through the Learn to Lead youth program.
Key Responsibilities
Civic Engagement & Voter Mobilization
- Design and implement nonpartisan voter education and outreach campaigns
- Lead voter registration drives canvassing phone banking and turnout efforts
- Manage voter databases (e.g. VAN) and track outreach metrics
- Develop culturally relevant educational materials on civic processes and rights
Community Organizing & Advocacy
- Build and mobilize community members around issues such as housing language access and immigrant rights
- Plan events town halls and advocacy campaigns
- Conduct research and develop solutions to community challenges
Youth Leadership Development
- Lead the Learn to Lead program for high school and college youth
- Facilitate leadership training public speaking and advocacy skill-building
- Coordinate experiential learning (e.g. legislative visits service projects)
- Mentor youth in personal development and college readiness
Training & Capacity Building
- Facilitate workshops for community members and parents
- Recruit train and supervise volunteers and interns
Partnerships & Coalition Building
- Represent LORI in local state and national coalitions
- Build relationships with community organizations schools and policymakers
- Collaborate with internal teams on messaging and advocacy
Data & Reporting
- Track and analyze engagement data to assess impact
- Prepare reports for leadership and funders
Required Qualifications
- 35 years of experience in civic engagement organizing or advocacy
- Experience working with refugee immigrant and/or BIPOC communities
- Proficiency with voter databases (e.g. VAN EveryAction)
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Experience facilitating trainings and mentoring youth
- Commitment to equity inclusion and community empowerment
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Multilingual (Spanish French or Arabic preferred)
- Experience with social media webinars or video editing
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar tools
- Lived experience related to refugee or immigrant communities
Benefits
- $4200 annual health stipend (paid monthly)
- 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
- Paid time off (vacation sick personal days)
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Submit a resume cover letter and a brief statement (max one page) outlining your experience in civic engagement and organizing to
Subject line: Civic Engagement Manager Your Name
LORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Candidates from refugee immigrant and BIPOC communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit a resume cover letter and a brief statement (max one page) outlining your experience in civic engagement and organizing to
Subject line: Civic Engagement Manager Your Name
LORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Candidates from refugee immigrant and BIPOC communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $55000.00 - $60000.00 per year
About LORI
Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency by providing them access to critical services and support. At LORI we promote diversity and inclusion fight for humane immigration policies and expand capacities around immigration legal services policy advocacy educational access and community engagement.
Since 2002 the Baton Rouge location resettled 1500 refugees in the local area with the common origin countries including Burma Iraq and Somalia. LORI (Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants) acknowledges the gap of services and establishes an organization by refugees and immigrants alike to serve the needs of refugees and immigrants in Baton Rouge and Louisiana at large.
Since 2002 the Baton Rouge location resettled 1500 refugees in the local area with the common origin countries including Burma Iraq and Somalia. LORI (Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants) acknowledges the gap of services and establishes an organization by refugees and immigrants alike to serve the needs of refugees and immigrants in Baton Rouge and Louisiana at large.
Mission
To assist refugees and immigrants throughout their various stages of integration in Louisiana and other states enabling them to become self-reliant.
Vision
Seeking to promote the socio-economic and well-being of all Refugees and Immigrants living in Louisiana the United States and the world at large.
Required Experience:
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