Civic Engagement Program Manager
Civic Engagement Program Manager Job Title: Civic Engagement Program Manager Reports to: Advocacy Director Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Alaska. If in Southcentral, in-person office work is required at least two days per week. Salary: $63,000-$67,000 The Alaska Center Education Fund is seeking a passionate, community-minded, and relationship-builder to serve as our Civic Engagement Program Manager. This position will lead AKCEF’s Civic Engagement Department and programs focused on building community power, increasing civic participation, and supporting the next generation of Alaska’s leaders. The CE Program Manager will lead voter engagement and outreach efforts, recruit and empower volunteers, support voting rights advocacy campaigns, and help ensure community voices shape our future. A key component of this role is managing Rise & Represent Alaska, a leadership development program that recruits, trains, and supports Alaskans interested in serving on state and municipal Boards and Commissions. The program prioritizes leaders who reflect the diversity of Alaska and who have historically been underrepresented in positions of power and leadership, including BIPOC, low-income, young, rural, and women leaders, among others. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and organizer who is energized by building relationships, engaging communities, and helping Alaskans feel informed and empowered to lead. The Alaska Center Education Fund envisions a thriving, just, and sustainable Alaska for future generations. We educate and engage Alaskans of all ages to support clean air and water, build healthy and resilient communities, and become empowered stewards. We focus on climate justice and clean energy solutions, wild salmon habitat protection, and ensuring all Alaskans can engage in the civic process. In partnership with our sister organization The Alaska Center, we engage in youth leadership development, community organizing, and supporting public officeholders who share our values. Represent The Alaska Center Education Fund at community meetings, coalition spaces, public events, and partner gatherings. Develop and implement civic engagement programs focused on voter education, community outreach, and leadership development.