Community Engagement Manager

Community Engagement Manager

Richmond LAND is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to lead grassroots outreach, membership development, and public education efforts advancing community-controlled land and housing in Richmond and West Contra Costa County. This role is central to building resident power, deepening participation, and ensuring community priorities shape land-use decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead community outreach efforts, including canvassing, listening sessions, workshops, and public education activities
• Grow and sustain Richmond LAND’s membership program, including recruitment, retention, leadership development, and facilitation of regular membership meetings
• Develop and deliver curriculum and trainings on housing justice, equitable development, and the Community Land Trust (CLT) model
• Represent Richmond LAND in coalitions, public forums, and advocacy spaces, including public comment and direct action support when needed
• Create accessible communications and storytelling content that translates complex housing and land-use issues for the public
• Support organizing campaigns, elections, leadership pipelines, and resident-driven decision-making processes
• Track engagement activities, maintain program data, and contribute to reports for internal planning and funders
• Collaborate with staff on strategic planning, work plans, and cross-organizational initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in community organizing with low-income communities of color
• Strong commitment to community self-determination, housing justice, and resident-led development
• Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, or popular education spaces
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong communication and follow-through
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed
• Familiarity with community land trusts, cooperatives, or grassroots housing movements preferred
• Spanish language skills a plus

Position Details

• Full-time, exempt
• Reports to the Executive Director
• Salary: $80,000
• Rolling application review

Richmond LAND is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, queer, and gender-fluid applicants to apply.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and organizational holidays

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Remote-first work environment with required in-person meetings, events, and community engagement in Richmond and West Contra Costa County

Flexible schedule aligned with community needs, including occasional evenings and weekends

Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership growth

Purpose-driven work advancing housing justice, community power, and resident-led development

English (required - professional proficiency)

Spanish language skills are a plus and will be used in community outreach and member engagement