Ohio Jobs : Outreach Manager

Deadline: July 3, 2008

JOB ANNOUNCMENT

Center for Progressive Leadership in Ohio (CPL) is seeking an Outreach Manager who will lead relationship building efforts with individuals, organizations, and campaigns across the state.  This position will also entail support and development of CPL’s state-based political and partner training programs.

CPL’s mission is to develop diverse leaders who can effectively advance progressive political and policy change. The Ohio office opened in February 2008, and is working hard to build a training institute for progressives in the state, with a particular emphasis on connecting people of color and other underrepresented communities to pipelines of leadership within the progressive movement in Ohio.

Through long-term, comprehensive programs for grassroots activists, organizational leaders, political professionals, and future candidates, CPL provides promising leaders with the skills, resources, and networks needed to become powerful progressive leaders.

For more information about CPL Ohio, and about the programs that we currently run or will be launching in the coming months, please visit the Ohio section of our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Relationship building throughout Ohio will guide us as we assess our opportunities and challenges, and how we can be as relevant as possible to a growing progressive movement in the state. The Outreach Manager will be responsible for planning and coordinating state-based outreach, and ensuring that these efforts are in line with the mission and goals of the organization. Also, at different times, developing and supporting CPL’s comprehensive and short term programs may be also a significant part of the Outreach Manager’s responsibilities. Because the CPL Ohio office will be a small, effective team, each individual will need to flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks related to growing the organization.

Specific Responsibilities

A. Outreach and Recruitment Strategy

• Planning – Lead development of overall outreach plan for state office including:
  • Targeted racial/ethnic communities, geographic regions, political communities, and work sectors for specific and prioritized outreach
  • Specific methods, timelines, and goals for program participant recruitment and network-building
    
    
• Messaging - Develop an effective message to communicate to specific target communities
  
  
• Evaluation and Assessment - Assess progress and evaluate success of reaching targeted communities and expanding CPL network

B. Organization and Individual Outreach 

• Individual Outreach – Build relationships with individual leaders in targeted communities by introducing CPL and drawing out relevant information regarding political landscape
  
  
• Organization Outreach – Build relationships with staff and leadership of targeted organizations by introducing CPL, drawing out relevant information regarding political landscape, and discussing future partnership possibilities
  
  
• Assess partnership possibility (external) – Identify strategic or training needs of organization and the support CPL can provide in partnering with an organization
  
  
• Explore Partnerships (internal) – Propose potential partnerships and work directly with team to effectively move from partnership exploration to partnership training design
  
  
• Material Development – Ensure that updated outreach materials are being used in all state communication with external leaders and organizations. Lead development of new, updated outreach tools for CPL and its partners to reach organizations and community and political leaders

C . Program Development and Delivery

• News from the Field – Volunteer input to the team on the state’s political and training needs gathered through conversations, reading, and research
  
  
• Program Relevance – Personally ensure that every program the state runs has been developed based on what you consider to be the core needs of our target audiences and political needs of the state. This will include new program development, moving toward implementation
  
  
• Facilitation/Training – Take on specific facilitation and/or training roles at workshops
  
  
• Lesson Plan Review – Read, analyze, and critique draft lesson plans during the curriculum development process
  
  
• Trainer Recruitment – With team, reach out to political experts and leaders about immediate and future trainings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of professional experience
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting progressive values through long-term leadership development
• Solid roots and connections in the progressive political community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse community settings
• Specific experience working with people of color, low-income communities, and other underrepresented constituencies in the state
• Deeply committed with a flexible schedule that can accommodate occasional weekend and evening work, including travel across state of Ohio
• Familiarity with internet technology and applications to organization building is desirable
• A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license

CPL is a team of dedicated and passionate individuals. Applicants must possess strong leadership skills and have a clear commitment to progressive politics. Ability to work independently will be imperative. CPL is an aggressive advocate of Affirmative Action and an equal opportunity employer.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of relevant professional experience. CPL offers a full and generous benefits package. Mileage for all travel will be reimbursed at the current federal rate ($.505 per mile).

LOCATION

The CPL Ohio office is in Cinncinati. It is possible, though unlikely, that this position could be located in another part of Ohio. Applicants interested in working from other parts of the state should note this in their cover letter and have proven ability to work independently.

HOW TO APPLY

Email a resume and cover letter labeled with your name to gleonard@progressiveleaders.org. The subject line should read: “Outreach Manger Applicant”

The deadline for applications is July 3, 2008.  No calls please.