Capacity Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Reports To: Director of Movement Building
Direct reports: N/A
Location: Within the U.S., fully remote (with occasional travel)
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt; At-Will
Annual Pay Range: $90,000 – $100,000

ABOUT THE PROTECTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES (PIF) COALITION

The Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition (PIF) brings together leading advocates for immigrants, children, education, health, anti-hunger, anti-poverty groups, and community leaders lay the foundation for a future where everyone has access to the respect and care that they need, regardless of who they are or where they were born. The PIF Coalition was founded in 2017 in response to the Trump administration’s racist “public charge” policy. Today, PIF unites over 800 organizations across different sectors and in more than 40 states. Our coalition works to tear down systemic and cultural barriers, through power building, policy and systems change, coalition building, and narrative change so immigrant families can get the help they need when they need it. We’re building a better, more equitable future for immigrant families so together we can have a stronger, healthier country.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Member Engagement & Capacity Building Manager plays a critical role in PIF’s core strategic approach to build power and capacity to advance policy and systemic changes at the local, state and national levels, ensuring immigrants have equitable access to quality health care, nutrition, housing, public services and economic supports. The manager is responsible for building and strengthening the coalition’s membership base, supporting member organizations, implementing strategies that advance capacity- and power-building with member organizations, and tracking member engagement. This role serves as a key connector between coalition leadership, member organizations, and community leaders, ensuring strong engagement, coordinated capacity development and meaningful participation from impacted communities.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder, skilled organizer, and strategic power-building trainer who is passionate about immigrant rights, health equity, and economic justice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESCapacity Building and Training Development

• Collaborate with the Movement Building Director and senior leaders to design and implement strategies to build power among member organizations and center the needs and leadership of impacted communities.
• Develop training programs using popular education methodologies and skill-building opportunities that directly address the needs of member organizations and align with PIF’s long-term strategic framework.
• Develop resources and tools to strengthen coalition members’ community education, advocacy engagement, and organizing approaches.
• Stay current on innovative power-building strategies, coalition-building practices, and project management approaches via ongoing professional development.
• Share best practices across internal teams and partner organizations to build long-term movement capacity.

Membership Engagement and Coalition Building

• Collaborate with the Movement Building Director to design, implement, and evaluate a full-spectrum member engagement framework to support PIF’s capacity building, policy advocacy, and communications priorities.
• Strengthen the capacity of existing PIF State Coalitions to support the leadership and engagement of impacted communities in advocacy and fortify cross-sector collaboration.
• Support the development and sustainability of emerging PIF State Coalitions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with PIF member organizations and support their leadership development, capacity, and sustained engagement with PIF.
• Foster strong relationships with PIF allies, coalition partners, community-based organizations, and advocacy networks in order to advance PIF’s strategic priorities.
• Represent the coalition in meetings, advocacy tables, conferences, and partner convenings.
• Collaborate with Policy & Advocacy team to build and steward partnerships and coordinate member engagement for assigned campaigns and projects.
• Support emerging issue campaigns and initiatives as organizational priorities evolve.
• Participate in and lead coalition working groups, cross-functional teams, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure outreach, education, and campaign materials are culturally responsive, accessible, and centered on the experiences of impacted communities.
• Support the alignment of narratives and messaging across PIF teams and members.
• Work with the Development team to ensure progress on project goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Project Management, Data Evaluation, and Reporting

• Execute and manage all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use data analysis, organizing principles, advocacy best practices, and project management principles to inform and refine project plans and strategies.
• Manage project deliverables, including grant requirements, reporting obligations, timelines, work plans, and collaborative processes.
• Maintain systems to track membership engagement that include member development and engagement, among others.
• Analyze data and capacity building metrics to inform strategy and improve effectiveness.
• Support grant reporting, and prepare capacity building updates, member engagement. summaries, and other reports for leadership and funders.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support PIF goals.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN THIS ROLE

• Commitment to PIF’s vision and purpose to build and leverage power, ensuring immigrants and their families have equitable access to quality health care, nutrition, housing, public services and economic supports.
• Leadership style and work ethic that is accountable, transparent, direct, and aligned with coalition values and priorities.
• Willingness to consider and apply new ideas.
• A collaborative, proactive, and action-oriented, “doer” working style with a strong service and facilitative leadership mentality.
• Mutual accountability that inspires trust and confidence from colleagues, other PIF team members, PIF leaders, and PIF members alike.
• Sound judgment in decision-making, high integrity, and utmost respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a respectful, supportive, and collaborative manner externally with individual community members, community-based organizations, state and national advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times; especially with respect to sensitive material routinely encountered as part of work assignments; handle important and sensitive matters with discretion.

QUALIFICATIONSRequired

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of professional and lived experience.
• Five or more years of experience in capacity building, grassroots organizing, training and development, coalition building, and/or advocacy campaigns with proven project management experience.
• Experience developing and implementing training development and capacity building approaches.
• Strong commitment to immigrant justice, social safety net equity, racial equity, and economic inclusion.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder coalitions and partnerships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned to reach PIF’s strategic goals.

Preferred

• Experience working on immigrant rights, safety net access, economic inclusion, Medicaid, SNAP, housing, or related policy issues.
• Experience managing grant deliverables and funder reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of legislative, administrative, and community-based advocacy strategies.
• Experience with CRM, advocacy, and project management systems.
• Fluency in non-English languages spoken by Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Caribbean, and Arab communities a plus. Proficiency in more than one language is desirable.

At PIF, we know that talented people may have different backgrounds or experiences, and if your education and experience doesn’t exactly align with the above that’s okay! PIF believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinkingessential to its successandis committed to providing equal employmentopportunityto allqualified applicants.PIF’s goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of people of color,women,veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our organization.We encourage you to apply and let us know in your cover letter why you are the right fit for this role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• All PIF staff members are 100% remote. For this role, up to 30% of overnight interstate travel may be required
• Travel around the country and flexibility to accommodate work during evenings and weekends when warranted are key requirements for this role

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $100,000 dependent on skills and experience.

PIF’s benefits philosophy is to provide a competitive offering in the nonprofit sector and ensure equity across the organization. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums paid for employees and their families
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k or ROTH Retirement options with 3% automatic employer contribution + up to 3% employer match
• PTO: 4 weeks Vacation Leave, 2 weeks Health Leave, 9 Standard & 4 Floating Holidays, 20 Volunteer Hours, and Paid Family and Medical Leave

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions, like typing or answering a phone, that may include the wrists, handsand/or fingers.

HIRING STATEMENT

The Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) Coalition is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis ofnational origin or citizenship status.