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Full-time
$75,000-$95,000

National Engagement Coach

Department of Engagement
Remote/Louisville,KY
The National Engagement Coach will take an active role in the identification, development, and implementation of Cities United’s national initiatives portfolio of projects. The National Engagement Coach will work closely with the Director of Engagement to project manage each initiative and provide coaching and support to the project implementation team(s). This includes ensuring that each project within the national initiatives’ portfolio is efficiently and effectively delivered in a coordinated fashion. The National Engagement Coach will also work closely with a team of Associates to document the process, progress, and lessons learned of all national initiatives. These functions, as well as the duties and responsibilities listed below, are essential to positively impacting violence reduction and prevention in the communities of Cities United partners.
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Knowledge & Skills

  • Exceptional ability to build relationships with team members at all levels of the organization and perform in a broad range of environments, including government, community, and alongside youth and young adults
  • Proven experience developing and implementing project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize, drive, and complete multiple projects under stringent deadlines, and respond to changing priorities.
  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle, and according to the outlined scope, budget, and timeline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as lead a project team
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Package, Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, Docs), Windows Software, Online Software)
  • Proven ability to work remotely, effectively manage time, and accomplish goals

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Key Responsibilities

This is a 100% remote position with access to dedicated office space located in Louisville, KY,
and Washington, DC.
This role requires frequent travel (approximately 30% or more) to support jurisdiction site visits,
relationship building, and participation in national convenings and partner meetings.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Please view the full job description below:
National Engagement Coach Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

‍PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to work for extended periods of time from the laptop and cellular phone.

Must be able to lift 30 to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a 100% remote position with access to dedicated office space located in Louisville, KY,
and Washington, DC.

Travel required 6+ times a year.

Benefits & Support

Cities United is a project of Tides Center and joining the Cities United team includes a competitive salary along with a generous benefit package including but not limited to:

Premium health care plan including vision, dental, and life insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
12 Vacation days per year
Sign-On Bonus & Work-From-Home stipend
12 Wellness days per year
Free Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

Required
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Go
  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices
  • Solid understanding of database design and optimization
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Preferred
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerization
  • Background in machine learning or data engineering
  • Open source contributions
  • Experience leading technical projects

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

Base salary + equity + bonuses

Remote-First Culture

Work from anywhere

Health & Wellness

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Learning & Development

$2,000 annual learning budget

Flexible PTO

Unlimited vacation policy

Equipment Setup

BaLatest MacBook + $1,000 setup budget

Life at
‍Cities United

Our team is passionate about reducing gun violence in our communities. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can do their best work and grow their careers.

What Our Team Says

Working at Cities United has allowed me to blend my research and storytelling skills with my passion for building safe, healthy, and hopeful communities. I’ve grown here from intern to Director, surrounded by a team that pushes me to innovate and stay grounded in purpose. I choose to stay because this movement is changing lives and reshaping systems, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.
Margarett M.
Director of Research and Innovation
From Day 1, I've learned that folks who are planted at Cities United bloom. Working here allows me to give back to my people in an incredibly tangible, rewarding way.
Paul J.
Director of Local Elected Officials United
Cities United has been a transformational space to work and grow in my career. The unique practice of centering Blackness unapologetically and prioritizing the health of its leaders makes CU exceptional in the landscape of nonprofit work.
Rachel A.
Sr. Advisor of Strategic Coordination

Equal Opportunity
‍Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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