Employment 

Coalitions Director (San Francisco, Los Angeles or Sacramento office)

California Forward seeks a Coalitions Director to play a central role in a major civic engagement project in 2010-2011. The Coalitions Director will assume strategic leadership for California Forward’s development, management, and effective activation and utilization of civic coalitions in support of organizational and project goals. Click here for more information.

Research Director (San Francisco or Sacramento office)

California Forward seeks a Research Director with an extensive understanding of California public policy and services and a passion for developing and using qualitative and quantitative data to guide public deliberations on ways to improve state governance. The Research Director reports to the Executive Director and will be based in either the Sacramento or San Francisco, CA office. The position pay ranges from $80,000 to $102,000 depending on experience. Click here for more information.

Communications Specialist (Los Angeles office)

California Forward seeks a Communications Specialist to help implement the organization’s strategies for effectively communicating with all target audiences. Will provide support for the organization’s full range of communications activities. Click here for more information.

Communications Manager (San Francisco office)

California Forward seeks a Communications Manager to help implement the organization’s comprehensive communications plan. This involves managing several communications projects, including online, video, event and presentation strategies. Click here for more information.

California Governance Intern (San Francisco office)

The California Governance Intern provides assistance with a variety of activities, including researching issues, drafting background memos, and assisting in general administrative duties.  Individualized projects may be developed and pursued in consultation with the policy director.  Undergraduates or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.  We are looking for people who write well, who are skilled at conducting Internet research, and who are excited about this subject matter. The required time commitment is somewhat flexible depending upon availability, but should be a minimum of 10-12 hours per week. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, a resume, a writing sample (5 pages max.), and 2-3 references to Dolores Alaniz at dalaniz@caforward.org.