Advocacy Coordinator

Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone--of every race, gender, sexuality, age and income--deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.

Job Summary

As an Advocacy Coordinator, you will drive strategic advocacy efforts to address hunger and food insecurity within our community. Your role will involve providing essential aid in coordinating internal and external stakeholders, managing databases and trackers, and facilitating advocacy events and initiatives. Additionally, you will empower community members and partner agencies to advocate for hunger prevention policies through grassroots organizing, storytelling, and digital engagement. By leveraging your expertise in advocacy assistance, grassroots organizing, and outreach and education, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to alleviate hunger and create lasting change within our community.

A Day in the Life

Advocacy Assistance

Update and maintain databases and advocacy trackers.

Attend community and/or coalition meetings and serve as a representative of the Regional Food Bank.

Coordinate logistics and assist in planning for advocacy events, campaigns and initiatives (including but not limited to: Hunger Action Month, Feeding Across the Aisle, Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol).

Provide staff assistance for the Regional Food Bank’s Policy Advisory Committee

Grassroots Organizing

Oversee neighbor engagement program, Magnify Oklahoma, to uplift neighbor’s experiences with food insecurity.

Gather stories that amplify the lived experiences of Oklahomans facing hunger and contextualize datapoints for elected officials and stakeholders when weighing policy options that impact their constituents.

Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuously improve advocacy efforts.

Develop and distribute messaging and materials to educate the public and raise awareness of the organization’s policy priorities.

Participate in coalition meetings and stay up to date on state level current issues.

Your Impact

Advocacy Assistance:

Align all stakeholders to drive initiatives.

Increased aid for hunger prevention efforts.

Strengthen the Regional Food Bank’s impact by tracking progress, identifying areas for improvement and making data-driven recommendations.

Leadership and Mentoring:

Foster emerging pioneers in the field.

Foster a new generation of advocates committed to addressing hunger and poverty.

Ensure diverse voices and perspectives are heard.

Communication:

Mobilize individuals and partners to advocate for hunger prevention policies.

Humanize the issue and provide compelling evidence for policy outcomes.

Foster humanity and knowledge among policy makers and stakeholders.

Outreach and Education:

Expand the Regional Food Bank reach and deepen the knowledge surrounding hunger.

Foster informed discussions and drive innovative solutions.

Leverage digital engagement platforms to amplify the advocacy efforts.

Empower individuals to take action in aid of hunger prevention policies.

Other Duties as Assigned

Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

Working for at least two to four years with grassroots organizing, advocacy, communications, social work and/or legislative activity.
Bachelor’s or professional degree in a related field preferred, or combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

How you have spent your time:

Obtaining trauma-informed care certification.

Your Environment
Environmentally controlled with no exposure to extreme changes in the weather and limited exposure to humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. No exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an office environment. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings and training. Weekend and/or holiday hours may be required.

Physical Demands
The company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even surfaces, stoop, kneel, stand and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies.

We'll Take Care of You
The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance:
- 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and basic life insurance.
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Holiday savings program
- Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
- Wellness events

Benefits will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to change at the discretion of the Regional Food Bank.

EEO Statement
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.