This is a dynamic and exciting position to build and manage Cal Walks’ regional policy advocacy and community engagement work in Southern California. This position will lead advocacy efforts to inform the development of local and regional transportation policies that further health, equity, and active transportation throughout the Southern California region. Additionally, the Policy Manager will oversee Cal Walks’ collaboration with local communities along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to evaluate, develop, and prioritize project recommendations for implementation to improve the safety of all users of the PCH, as well as lead technical assistance and community engagement efforts throughout the region. Primary responsibilities and functions include community organizing, engagement, empowerment, education, and mobilization; coalition building; facilitating workshops; cultivating relationships with local elected officials, City/County agency staff, and community partners; and participating in City/County hearings, meetings, and workshops. The Policy Manager will work closely with the Executive and Deputy Directors. The ideal applicant will be based in Los Angeles County and be willing to travel throughout the Southern California region.

How to Apply
Please send your résumé, a cover letter, salary requirements and three references to info@californiawalks.org. Please use “Application for Southern California Policy Manager” as the subject of the email and name the documents as your last name and the document name (example: “Name_Cover Letter”). Please provide documents in PDF file format.

California Walks is an equal employment opportunity employer. Persons of color, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, persons with disabilities, persons who have lived in poverty, and people fluent in more than one language are strongly encouraged to apply.

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