Neighborhood Coalitions & Advocacy Coordinator

Rise Higher Detroit; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A civic leadership administration in Detroit is seeking a Coalitions and Advocacy Coordinator. In this role, you will strengthen community ties, facilitate resident engagement, and influence city policies through actionable insights. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods, exceptional communication skills, and experience in community organizing. The position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 to $120,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Join us in shaping a more inclusive city.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of community engagement, advocacy coordination, or coalition-building experience.
• Strong understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods and civic landscape.
• Experience facilitating meetings and managing advisory groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop citywide coalitions and community councils.
• Support the Chief of Neighborhood Affairs in strategy building.
• Document and synthesize resident concerns into actionable summaries.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

A civic leadership administration in Detroit is seeking a Coalitions and Advocacy Coordinator. In this role, you will strengthen community ties, facilitate resident engagement, and influence city policies through actionable insights. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods, exceptional communication skills, and experience in community organizing. The position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 to $120,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Join us in shaping a more inclusive city.