Chief Communications Officer

  • Develops and executes a strategic communications program, enhancing WSF's narrative and reputation through public engagement and media relations

  • Serves as a key advisor to the CEO, leading public affairs and corporate communications strategies to amplify WSF's mission and expand its audience

  • Builds strategic partnerships, manages crisis communications, and leads a high-performing team to create compelling content and ensure cohesiveness


About the Company

The Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF®) exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life. We are an ally, an advocate, and a catalyst for tomorrow’s leaders. Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, we are one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sport access, equity, and society. For 50 years and counting, WSF has been changing the game through its research, advocacy, and community programming, investing over $100 million to help girls and women play, compete, and lead – in sports and beyond– without barriers.

A leader and champion of the entire women’s sports ecosystem, WSF amplifies the vital societal and cultural impact that is made when girls and women play sports. When girls play, they lead, and we all win!

About the Job

The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is a new role that will develop and oversee a strategic and proactive communications and public affairs program aligned with the Women’s Sports Foundation's mission and goals. As a direct report to the CEO, this executive team member will shape and promote WSF’s narrative, enhancing its reputation and furthering its mission through public engagement, partnerships, media relations, and corporate communications strategies.

The CCO will play a crucial and multifaceted role as a vital advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the senior leadership team within the organization. In this capacity, the CCO will draw upon extensive expertise in public affairs and corporate communications to develop strategies that drive impact and measurable results across various initiatives, including growing our audience and supporters.

The CCO’s responsibilities will include not only building strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including policymakers and others, but also actively working to amplify WSF’s mission and work through paid and earned media. The ideal candidate will exemplify a strategic leader and manager that understands the importance of WSF’s work and will lead efforts to promote, protect and amplify the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications & Brand Management:

    • Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies

      • Conduct a thorough analysis of current communication practices to identify areas for improvement

      • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with WSF’s mission and goals

      • Establish measurable objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate effectiveness

    • Oversee all external and internal communications

      • Create and lead the implementation of messaging guidelines to ensure consistency across platforms

      • Train team members on brand voice and presentation to maintain quality and coherence

      • Implement systems to review/update messaging for the evolving landscape

    • Lead media relations efforts

      • Build relationships with key media outlets and reporters

      • Develop and approve press materials such as press releases, media kits, and briefing documents

      • Manage press events and coordinate interviews to maximize coverage opportunities

      • Lead strategy/vet speaking engagements, award opportunities, and other promotional efforts

    • Manage crisis communications and reputation management strategies

      • Create crisis communication plans and protocols for various scenarios

      • Monitor social media and news outlets for potential reputational threats

      • Act as a spokesperson for the organization across all stakeholders to ensure transparency/trust

    • Oversee the creation of compelling content

      • Create/Manage a content calendar of events and campaigns

      • Manage collaboration of writers, designers, and videographers to create high-quality content

      • Evaluate engagement metrics to determine how effective the content is and adjust as necessary

      • Manage social and digital strategies, including the WSF website and social media channels

  • Public Affairs & Government Relations:

    • Develop and execute WSF’s public affairs strategy on advocacy, research and community programming, positioning the organization as a thought leader for the women's sports ecosystem in DC/beyond

    • Build and maintain relationships with key associations and government agencies

    • Collaborate with the VP of Advocacy, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, identify opportunities to influence policy decisions that impact women’s sports

    • Advocate for WSF’s positions through testimony, public statements, and coalition-building with other advocacy organizations

  • Corporate Communications & Strategic Partnerships:

    • Lead executive communications, including speeches, op-eds, and thought leadership opportunities for the CEO and leadership team

    • Work closely with the internal Marketing & Partnerships team to align messaging and create mutually beneficial partnerships to amplify WSF’s brand and mission

  • Leadership & Team Management:

    • Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering innovation and professional growth

    • Collaborate across departments, including development, advocacy, marketing, research, and community impact, to ensure cohesive messaging and strategic alignment

    • Manage a communications budget and oversee relationships with external PR, marketing, and outside agencies and vendors

    • Lead special projects in support of WSF goals

    • Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, corporate communications, or a related field, preferably within the nonprofit, sports, advocacy, or government sectors

  • Proven public policy advocacy, media relations, and crisis communication track record

  • Deep understanding of the sports industry, gender equity issues, and legislative processes

  • Strong relationships with the media, policymakers, and corporate stakeholders

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Experience managing and mentoring teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

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ACLU, New York, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn ACLU, New York, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Deputy Legal Director

  • Leads the development and execution of complex litigation strategies to protect and expand voting rights, focusing on systemic challenges to participation

  • Conducts in-depth legal research, drafts sophisticated legal documents, and represents clients in high-stakes state & federal court proceedings

  • Collaborates with affiliates and partner Orgs, provides legal expertise, and engages in public advocacy to promote fair and accessible elections


About the Company

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being.

The ACLU’s Center for Democracy, one of three component centers in the ACLU’s National Legal Department, encompasses the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, Voting Rights Project, Immigrants’ Rights Project, National Security Project, and Human Rights Project. With a staff of approximately 80, the Center for Democracy works to build an inclusive and participatory democracy, advance and defend civil liberties and civil rights, and ensure government accountability.

About the Job

Reporting to the National Legal Director, the Deputy Legal Director/ Director of the Center for Democracy (Center Director) oversees the work of the Center for Democracy and directly supervises the five Project Directors within the Center.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the Project Directors of the Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, Voting Rights Project, Immigrants’ Rights Project, National Security Project, and Human Rights Program. Provide high-level advice and guidance on litigation strategy and legal practice issues

  • Oversee and provide input into the development and implementation of the projects’ strategic plans and budgets

  • Supervise the staff attorney assigned to the Center for Democracy

  • Serve as a member of the National Legal Department’s leadership and administrative team, consisting of the National Legal Director, three Center Directors, and the Associate Director of Legal Operations. Ensure that the operations and administration of the National Legal Department run smoothly to facilitate its programmatic work

  • Serve as a nationally recognized spokesperson and subject-matter expert on issues within the Center for Democracy (freedom of expression, privacy, voting rights, immigration, national security, and human rights), along with other experts within the Center and its component projects

  • Work with the Project Directors to ensure that the programmatic work of the Center for Democracy is well-coordinated with colleagues in the Strategy Office, National Political Advocacy Department, Communications Department, Affiliate Support and Nationwide Initiative Departments, and the ACLU’s state affiliates

  • Work with the Development Department on fundraising and maintaining relationships with the ACLU’s funders and members

  • Work with business operations units of the ACLU including Human Resources, Finance, and IT to facilitate the work of the Center for Democracy

  • Work in partnership with the Legal Department leadership team and ACLU in-house counsel on legal practice and ethics issues

  • Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree and significant impact litigation experience in civil rights and civil liberties are required

  • Demonstrated experience in and commitment to Center for Democracy priorities and issues. In light of the Center’s current priorities, subject-matter expertise in immigration, freedom of speech, and the intersection of national security and individual liberty is strongly preferred

  • Strong management skills in a public interest law setting are required. Management experience in a federated nonprofit organization is strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams to set and meet long-term and short-term goals

  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills are a must

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of audiences

  • Demonstrated ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact-finding

  • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and foster strong workplace morale and focus on mission. Ability to serve as a mentor and provide guidance and support to staff

  • Experience in an organization that develops and implements multi-faceted strategies for change that include litigation, lobbying and advocacy, communications, public education, and community organizing

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Sr. Manager, L&D

  • Designs comprehensive L&D programs for the, focusing on on-boarding, professional development, and leadership training, ensuring consistency

  • Partners with leadership to identify development needs, creates and executes training calendars, and measures program effectiveness

  • Manages vendor relationships, oversees the L&D budget, and collaborates with global peers, while also leading and mentoring a team in a virtual environment


About the Company

Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully. We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients—the leaders of large, complex organizations—understand and navigate these interconnected worlds.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. Brunswick operates as a single global profit center in order to collaboratively and seamlessly deliver results for clients wherever they operate in the world.

About the Job

The People Team at Brunswick is designed to equip the firm with the talent, skills, and advisory and strategic support it needs to grow. We focus on the health, well-being, and development of our employees. In this role, you will coordinate globally and help us build an L&D function in the Americas, while directing L&D strategy and administering all L&D functions for the region.

We are seeking a Sr. Learning & Development Manager based in New York to design, develop and manage our Americas’ L&D programs. This position reports to the Head of People, Americas and Global L&D Leader.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with regional leadership, and the People and Resourcing teams to understand the development needs and priorities of our future leaders to propose broad programatic and individualized on-the-job solutions

  • Set and drive the strategic plan for L&D Programs at Brunswick in the Americas. Create and execute annual training calendar from content creation to feedback

  • Design, develop or source courses focused on the core skills needed to be successful at Brunswick, including at the time of onboarding and promotion

  • Serve as a thought leader by staying up to date on the latest research and trends that promote healthy organizations and effective leaders and teams

  • Diagnose, design and deliver high impact leader and team learning interventions focused on maximizing success, leveraging existing methodologies, tools and resources and in close partnership with respective HR Managers

  • Manage multi-stakeholder projects, including monitoring work-plans and managing against milestones, knowing what to prioritize and why, knowing who to keep informed, why, and how often, and knowing when to escalate

  • Regularly measure the effectiveness and impact of training programs, adjusting our approach as needed to get the most out of every offering

  • Establish and manage vendor relationships – renew contracts, co-design trainings, including identifying new partners

  • Create and maintain yearly training budget for the Americas

  • Engage and collaborate with global peers to ensure programs are leveraged appropriately around the world

  • Lead with excellence and foster a high-performing team in virtual environments; develop team members through advocacy, coaching, mentoring and training

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in handling and driving all areas of L&D, including strategy

  • Minimum 8 years of L&D experience in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment

    • Professional services experience is a plus

  • Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects

  • Strong customer service mentality with the ability to juggle multiple clients and thrive in a fast pace environment

  • Works well independently and as a team player

  • Ability to think on their feet and have good judgment

  • Ability to take on challenges and has a proactive approach to duties

  • You are assertive and confident, earning the confidence of the leadership team and working with various personalities to influence change

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UChicago, Chicago, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn UChicago, Chicago, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

MD, Policy & Engagement

  • Leads the Institute's efforts to engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers and thought leaders, advancing its national and global visibility

  • Cultivates relationships with leaders in government, NGOs, and the private sector, fostering collaboration and exploring new partnerships

  • Involves ensuring that faculty research reaches diverse audiences through direct engagement, media appearances, and sophisticated Comms strategies


About the Company

For more than 125 years, the University of Chicago has forged its own path. This has led to new schools of thought and a transformative education for students, and laid the groundwork for breakthroughs across the sciences, medicine, economics, law, business, history, culture, the arts, and humanistic inquiry.

The University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth (ICSG) is a groundbreaking effort uniting faculty from across the university to advance society’s understanding of our energy and climate future. The Institute combines faculty insights in energy markets and policy, climate systems engineering, and energy technology to produce world-changing ideas while also investing in the next generation of energy and climate thinkers, leaders, and innovators through novel educational programs.

About the Job

The Managing Director of Policy and Strategic Engagement is a key member of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth’s leadership team. In coordination with Institute leadership and with the support of a highly talented communications, development, programming, and events staff, the Managing Director leads the Institute’s efforts to engage and build relationships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders globally. In coordination with Institute leadership, the Managing Director also works to coordinate and communicate Institute programming, resources, and other news with the University of Chicago academic community, alumni, and University leadership.

This individual will help to advance the Institute’s national and global visibility, reputation, and prestige by leading policy and strategic engagement in support of the Institute's core initiatives and priorities. The Managing Director engages leaders and supporters around the world who can benefit from the research discoveries and intellectual capital being developed at the Institute. Working with the Senior Director of Communications, the Managing Director is responsible for ensuring that faculty research impacts a variety of external audiences through direct engagement, communications, programming and events, and other sophisticated communication vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Works as part of the Institute leadership team on overall strategy, goals, and vision for the Institute

  • Represents the Institute in a variety of national and international settings, by attending meetings and events, presenting about the Institute and its research, and speaking on the record with media

  • Builds and maintains relationships with US and global leaders and influencers and their staffs, including within governments, NGOs, foundations, the media, and the private sector for the purposes of sharing the research and exploring new partnerships and programming

  • Works with event and program staff to design programs that advance the Institute’s strategic priorities in the US and globally

  • Creates and builds opportunities for the Institute to routinely engage with US and global policymakers and policy-relevant institutions. This includes, but not limited to, meeting with Capitol Hill and administration officials, facilitating briefings, visits and roundtables, and participating in editorial board meetings

  • Manages a robust and diverse fellows program at the Institute by recruiting high-profile opinion leaders and influencers from a range of sectors and facilitating strategic and high-value activities for them to engage in during their tenure

  • Works with the Senior Director of Communications to plan and organize media coverage for high-profile events and responds to requests on sensitive or controversial issues

  • Proactively engages in the 'news of the day' by framing research in the context of current events through media interviews, opinion pieces, and personal social media channels

  • Oversees the teams responsible for writing, preparing, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit. Accountable for setting and achieving the unit's goals and strategy in policy and strategic engagement

  • Leads highly talented and effective communications and events teams at the Institute

  • Provides administrative and programmatic direction and coordination in the formulation, interpretation and administration of the University's strategic planning and related Unit objectives and subsequent short and long term policies, procedures and program plans

  • Provides regular reports to executive management on all projects and strategic initiatives. Ensures that appropriate project documentation is maintained in order to meet organizational needs and all applicable requirements

  • Performs other related work as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

    • Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in public policy or any related field; an advanced degree is a plus

    • 10-15 years working in an energy, climate change policy or communications environment in a leadership role

    • Significant management experience

    • Demonstrated experience working directly with researchers, preferably in an academic setting

    • Collaborating with governments, public and private institutions, and the private sector and navigating international geopolitics and processes

    • Demonstrated ability to influence a diverse group of people to meet goals and deadlines, build and manage teams, and work collaboratively with senior leadership

    • Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders

    • Understand complex research and identify the best way to communicate said research to a variety of different audiences

    • Comfort and experience working with members of the media

    • Handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

    • Creativity and think outside-the-box

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

    • Problem-solving skills

    • Work independently with a high degree of initiative

    • Work as a member of a team

    • Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

    • Set priorities and meet deadlines

    • Superior degree of professionalism

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VP, Total Rewards

  • Develops comprehensive total rewards strategies, ensuring competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition programs to attract and retain top talent

  • Oversees the design, implementation, and administration of all total rewards programs, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in supporting goals

  • Analyzes market trends & internal data to optimize total rewards offerings, drives continuous improvement and ensures alignment with the Red Cross's mission


The Vice President, Total Rewards at the American Red Cross is a leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and management of the organization's compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. Based in Washington, D.C., this position ensures that the Red Cross's total rewards offerings are competitive, attract and retain top talent, and align with the organization's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead and direct the Total Rewards function, ensuring programs are competitive and aligned with market practices.

  • Program Design and Implementation: Research, design, and implement new benefit, compensation, recognition, and retention programs.

  • Program Evaluation: Review and assess the effectiveness of current programs, recommending and implementing changes as needed.

  • Collaboration: Partner with all areas of HR, including Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, and HR Operations.

  • Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of 20 Total Rewards professionals.

  • Budget Management: Monitor activities to stay within established Total Rewards budgets.

  • Vendor Management: Interface with external vendors (e.g., health providers, insurance carriers, consultants).

  • Compliance: Ensure data and reporting on all programs for proper governance and oversight.

  • Market Research: Stay current on industry practices and changing legal issues.

  • HR Leadership: Actively participate in HR projects and initiatives, serving as the HR executive liaison.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

  • At least 15 years of experience leading Compensation and Benefits departments.

  • Demonstrated ability to structure compensation and benefits packages.

  • Knowledge of government regulations.

  • Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders.

  • Experience working with Labor Unions (a plus).

  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Professional, and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification (a plus).

Impact and Significance:

This role is crucial for the American Red Cross, ensuring that its employees are appropriately compensated and supported. By developing and managing comprehensive total rewards programs, the Vice President, Total Rewards contributes to a positive and engaging workplace, enabling the Red Cross to attract and retain the talent necessary to fulfill its humanitarian mission. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of employees and, ultimately, the communities served by the Red Cross.

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Sr. Director, Health Policy

  • Provides high-level strategic guidance to C-suite health clients, expanding the health sector presence through business development and relationships

  • Leverages deep knowledge of health policy, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare insurance, to advise on macrotrends and translate policy impacts for clients

  • Leads and develops a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring staff, and driving talent growth within the NA Health Practice


About the Company

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

About the Job

We are seeking a Senior Director, Health to serve as a senior counselor and a primary point of contact for clients, while helping the firm grow by generating new business opportunities, and leading and developing a talented team of consultants. This is a senior level consulting role for someone who has passion for help health sector clients navigate the dynamic operating environment.

Responsibilities

  • Counsels and serves as senior strategist for C-suite client leads across a range of health sector clients through global and U.S. public affairs

  • Contributes to the growth of APCO’s health sector work through prospecting, relationship building in Washington, D.C. through collaboration and pitching as an active leader in the North America and Global Health Practice

  • Provides deep sector knowledge of the policy issues affecting parts of the industry including pharmaceutical companies; health care insurance; medical device companies and then connects dots across teams and markets to bring the best of APCO’s core service offerings to our health sector clients including public affairs & advocacy, issues & crisis, M&A / antitrust, financial communications, business transformation, corporate communications, capital markets, sustainability communications and equity and inclusion offerings

  • Able to advise on public affairs responses to macrotrends and policy developments impacting multinational health care companies such as pricing/access issues; government life sciences strategies, supply chain; reputational drivers and therapy area specific policies and then translating the issues to specific client business impact

  • Invests in nurturing talent within the health team, acting as a mentor and leader to early and mid-career staff in Washington, D.C. and contributes to fostering a collaborative environment across the North America Health Practice

  • Acts as a manager to mid-career in Washington, D.C., conducting annual performance reviews and other regular check-ins

  • Grows clients organically and actively pursues new opportunities with prospects, including leading business development activities

  • Maintains a strong industry network, attending events, participating on panels, or through written thought leadership, and is viewed as a thought leader in the market

  • Supports and advises on strategic approach to annual business planning efforts

  • Guides the development of high-quality, client-ready deliverables, such as advisory memos, market analyses, engagement strategies, and PowerPoint decks, often under tight deadlines

Qualifications

  • At least 15-20 years of experience in health sector accounts; prior experience oh health care policy issues, for example advising biopharmaceutical companies or health insurance preferred (including C-suite level, public affairs or corporate functions)

  • Deep understanding of the drivers of value within the health care sector and key issues transforming the business of health sector clients

  • Desire and capability to proactively and independently identify and secure new opportunities across a broad range of the health sector

  • Track record of successful corporate advisory work and development of corporate communications or public affairs campaigns

  • Global perspective and the ability to clearly articulate macrotrends shaping the business of health care

  • Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills including the ability to write strategically and creatively under tight deadlines

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APCO, Multiple, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn APCO, Multiple, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Creative Director

  • Develops impactful campaigns blending creative vision with strategic insights to address complex advocacy challenges in the public affairs arena

  • Manages multi-channel initiatives, including digital, social, and experiential activations, to amplify advocacy messages and achieve measurable results

  • Mentors creative talent, cultivates strong client partnerships, and contributes to new business development, positioning APCO as a leader


About the Company

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

About the Job

As a Creative Director at APCO, you will lead the strategic and creative direction for client accounts, focusing on impactful creative solutions in the public affairs space. Your experience with issues-based campaigns is crucial in addressing complex advocacy challenges, blending creative vision with strategic insight to inspire clients and persuade audiences from grassroots communities to policymakers. You will oversee creative solutions from inception to completion, while mentoring our creative team and expanding APCO’s client relationships and integrated offerings.

Responsibilities

  • Creative Strategy, Art Direction & Design:

    • Lead and oversee the development of data-informed and high-impact creative concepts that aligns with APCO’s public affairs and advocacy goals

    • Drive the strategic and creative vision for client accounts, ensuring campaigns and projects raise awareness, drive behavior change, and influence public opinion

    • Partnering with copywriters to develop persuasive messaging that connects emotionally with diverse audiences, translating complex topics into compelling narratives

  • Integrated Campaigns:

    • Oversee the execution of multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, paid media, experiential) to amplify advocacy messages and achieve maximum impact

  • Brand Strategy & Leadership:

    • Partner with Account Managers on brand initiatives, guiding projects from brand positioning, messaging, and tone development to guideline rollouts

  • Team Development & Mentorship:

    • Mentor and guide the career paths of art directors and designers, and the broader creative team, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous growth, and high performance

  • Client Engagement & Business Development:

    • Represent APCO in client pitches, and actively engage with new and existing clients to build trusted relationships

    • Use your industry network to drive new or organic growth, positioning APCO as a leading partner for public affairs, issues, and advocacy-driven campaigns

  • Innovative Offering Development:

    • Work with creative leadership to create and package new service offerings that align with client needs, enhancing agency capabilities and growth potential

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Build relationships with Managing Directors, practice leads, and account teams, fostering a collaborative environment where creative solutions address client challenges with impact

  • Industry Trends & Key Issues:

    • Maintain a strong grasp of current social, political, and public policy issues, leveraging this knowledge to inform and enhance creative work

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years in a creative leadership role focused on art direction and ideation within a public affairs, advocacy, advertising or issues-based campaign environment

    • Strong history of client relationships and cross-functional collaboration

  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, with a robust portfolio showcasing experience in advocacy, public affairs, integrated campaigns, and issues-based communications

  • Demonstrated proficiency in crafting persuasive, audience-centered messaging for complex public affairs topics

    • Familiar with the unique demands of advocacy work, including coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and issues framing

  • Proven ability to balance advocacy objectives with creative innovation, managing resources and priorities for high-impact results

  • Strong network within advertising, public affairs and/or advocacy sectors, with a track record of growing business through strategic partnerships and trusted industry relationships

  • Proven ability to articulate and present creative strategies to clients and teams, translating complex issues into accessible, compelling narratives

  • Strong knowledge of audience segmentation, paid targeting, earned media strategies, and brand positioning to inform advocacy campaigns

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and stay current with emerging technology trends to enhance design work, optimize workflows, and integrate cutting-edge solutions into projects

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Director, Grants Management

  • Advocates for policies aligned with organizational values, provides strategic leadership, and fosters trust-based relationships with staff and grantees

  • Develops innovative grantmaking strategies, oversees systems, ensures compliance, and addresses end-user needs through feedback mechanisms

  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensures data integrity, and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, promoting professional growth and collaboration


About the Company

Founded in 2015 by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal expands opportunity and equality for all people through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. We accelerate social progress by removing barriers that hold people back.

We strive to be creative and innovative in our work and flexible in the approach we take to solving problems. To date, we have invested in over 150 organizations, including nonprofits, private sector companies, venture funds, and advocacy groups that are on the frontlines of the issues we work on. Some areas we currently focus on: women in technology and innovation; women in public office; women and girls of color; adolescent mental health; paid family and medical leave; and caregiving.

Inspired by our founder, we reach across communities and sectors to bring together changemakers who can scale up proven ideas and catalyze new ones. We learn from their experiences, amplify their resources, then step back so they can lead. Our impatience with the status quo is fueled by an optimism that progress is always possible.

About the Job

The Director, Grants Management reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and leads a team responsible for a $1B+ Philanthropic Portfolio. The role will play an essential role in helping Pivotal in its current phase of growth and change. The Director will be responsible for growing and sustaining the compliance and operational aspects of Pivotal’s philanthropic gifts and grants toolkit. This role will lead the assessment of current approaches, and the development and adoption of new models and modes of working. The role provides guidance and support to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer on grantmaking and other matters. The Director is a key member and contributor to the Office of the General Counsel’s leadership team, helping champion a team culture that aspires to be efficient, effective, creative, forward-thinking, and responsive.

Success in the role requires a comprehensive and deep understanding of the practices, policies, processes, and systems that serve as the foundation of successful grants management in the philanthropic space. It also calls for dedication to collaborative and inclusive problem solving. The expertise to lead through periods of significant growth and change, with values of equity and belonging. The Director must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain trust, act with integrity, and foster an inclusive environment while driving impact and delivering results that align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and Leadership

    • Advocate for grantmaking policies and practices that align with and support the organization’s values while prioritizing equity, belonging, and trust-building

    • Serve as a leader and guide in grantmaking and other related functions, facilitating creation and leading effective change of standard processes across the organization

    • Provide strategic leadership and thought partnership to the Foundation’s staff and grantees, regarding grantmaking practice, knowledge, and operations

    • Builds trusting relationships with respect and humility to drive impact and strengthen internal and external partnerships

    • Continually stay abreast of new developments in philanthropic approaches and tools, considering how they may enhance Pivotal's impact

    • Orchestrate team and organizational strategic planning and culture-building efforts that promote equity and belonging

    • Promote an inclusive environment where individuals can pursue learning and growth, support well-being, and help others thrive

  • Grants Management

    • Partner closely with grants, legal, finance, program, strategy, and IT teams to develop and implement innovative grantmaking strategies; maintaining tested approaches where possible, designing and implementing new ways when needed

    • Conduct long-term planning to ensure the success, sustainability, and “fit for purpose” of the organization’s grantmaking operations

    • Support the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, to create annual forecasts; monitoring grantmaking activities and ensuring steady workflows

    • Work closely with IT to supervise, assess, and improve grants management systems, encouraging universal adoption and efficient use

    • Build and maintain feedback mechanisms to ensure early detection of end-user problems, including partners; proactively adjust service, training, and communications to support unit objectives balancing effectiveness, efficiency, and equity

    • Oversee and lead communication and change management efforts

    • Solve problems and propel work forward by identifying challenges and developing strategic solutions that support program goals

    • Ensure Pivotal’s grantmaking processes and practices are in alignment with external laws and regulations, and internal controls as well as grants department best practices

  • Grants Life-Cycle Work

    • Be responsible for day-to-day grants management/compliance work by the team: sustaining high-quality service, anticipating work flows, distributing work to enhance effectiveness and efficiency

    • Maintain core values of the Grants team in day-to-day work, innovating to use Pivotal’s diverse toolbox to advance strategies and impact

    • Continually supervise operations and process performance by collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative metrics; ensuring mechanisms are in place to detect end-user issues

    • Collaborate with program and finance teams to maintain sufficient liquidity for grant disbursements

    • Manage data for all philanthropic vehicles in Salesforce; ensure data integrity to support the Program Strategy, Communications, and Executive Leadership teams

    • Work with the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and external legal counsel on more complicated philanthropic matters as warranted

  • Team Leadership, Development, and Collaboration

    • Lead the grants and contracts management team, including overseeing team structure, hiring, onboarding, training, professional development, and performance management of senior level staff

    • Partner collaboratively across departments to drive a culture of continuous improvement

    • Develop each member of the Grants team to improve individual and team efficiency and effectiveness

    • Promote a team culture of continuous improvement and impact-orientation that values learning, a commitment to quality, and focus on the outcomes Pivotal aspires to in the world

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • 12+ years experience in grants administration, with 4+ in a strategic leadership role

    • Minimum of 4+ years of people leadership experience, demonstrating commitment to equity, belonging, and staff development

    • Proficiency using Salesforce and/or other platforms for grants management

    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Skills & Competencies:

    • Builds and maintains trust, acts with integrity, and fosters an inclusive environment

    • Drives impact through grantmaking initiatives and delivers high-quality work that leads to sustainable outcomes

    • Solves problems and propels work forward through strategic thinking and effective decision-making

    • Pursues learning and growth, demonstrating a desire to understand and learn, while supporting the development of colleagues and promoting well-being

    • Exceptional organization and time management skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet changing deadlines and requests, while strategically thinking ahead

    • Functional knowledge of multi-entity philanthropic organizations, their structures, and deregulation

    • Consistent track record of inspiring confidence, trust, respect, and transparency in a diverse team, including ability to inspire others to adopt change

    • Effective project management and cross-functional leadership including the ability to meet deadlines while working with multiple stakeholders

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to synthesize diverse information and make clear recommendations

    • High integrity, sound judgment in decision-making, and discretion with confidential matters and sensitive information

    • A well-developed sense of humor and ability to work with a team with varied strengths

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City of Atlanta, Atlanta, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn City of Atlanta, Atlanta, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Director, Grants Accounting

  • Develops and maintains a long-term financial plan, integrating revenue, expenses, and capital expansion for the Department of Aviation

  • Forecasts financial needs, analyzes risk, directs the annual budgeting process, and provides performance reports to senior management

  • Manages daily operations, develops organizational structure, and leads staff, ensuring policy application and resource allocation


About the Company

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

About the Job

The Director of Grants Accounting builds and maintains a long term financial plan for DOA that integrates revenue, expense, financing and capital expansion plans into cohesive program. This is a high level of strategic and operations management reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policy and procedure subject to department executive approval. This level would be expected to manage a varied array of professionals and managers. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Responsibilities

  • Builds and maintains a long term financial plan for DOA that integrates revenue, expense, financing and capital expansion plans into cohesive program

  • Forecasts and plans for the financial needs of the Airport (Long Range Financial Plan - LRFP)

  • Analyzes and measures financial risk

  • Actualizes the plan through budgeting and performance management

  • Directs and supports the LRFP updates

  • Directs and supervises the annual budgeting process

  • Provides reports and presentations to senior management regarding forecasting, planning and budgeting and financial performance

  • Manages the day to day operations. Creates operating plans, forecasts and reporting systems

  • Manages the budget preparation, submittal and administration

  • Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff

  • Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies

  • Provides input into policy and strategy

  • Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions and approves purchase/supply orders, expense accounts

  • May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines

  • Applies organizational policies

  • May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field with 8-12 years' of accounting experience and demonstrated management experience

    • Master's degree in accounting, finance or related field with 5-8 years' of accounting management experience is preferred

      • Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Strong general accounting and GAAP knowledge. Strong knowledge of spreadsheet modeling

    • In depth knowledge of airport operations

    • Strong leadership and management skills

    • Strong planning, organizational and presentation skills

    • Ability to perform economic analysis and modeling

    • Knowledge of operating procedures for Microsoft Office, accounting software and other financial databases

    • Ability to analyze situations or data requiring an in depth knowledge of selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

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SVP of Development

  • Directs strategic development across all entities (c3, c4, PAC, 527), achieving revenue goals through diverse programs and team leadership

  • Collaborates with executive leadership and the board, fostering a culture of philanthropy and ensuring legal compliance for all fundraising activities

  • Builds and maintains strong connections with donors, board members, and staff, maximizing fundraising capacity and organizational visibility


About the Company

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom—including access to abortion and contraception—for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it.

About the Job

Reporting to the Executive Director the Senior VP of Development is responsible for the strategic direction, design, implementation, and evaluation of development and fundraising programs for Reproductive Freedom for All 501 c4, Reproductive Freedom for All federal PAC, Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation 501 c3, and Freedom Fund 527. The VP of Development leads and supervises a team of development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals and advancing its mission.

The Senior VP of Development plays a key role in the development of the organizational vision and strategy and must exhibit leadership in implementing that vision as part of the executive team. They work closely with the Executive Director and President & CEO, are part of the Executive Team, and serve as the lead development officer liaison with the Board of Directors. They coordinate and lead efforts with other departments across the organization crafting innovative partnerships with foundations and donors to advance our common goals. They are responsible for providing leadership and fostering a climate that facilitates a culture of philanthropy as well as political action, meeting the annual and longer term financial and programmatic fundraising goals for the organization. They must have a commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s core values and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of our work.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute effective and comprehensive fundraising programs for Reproductive Freedom for All 501 c4, Reproductive Freedom for All federal PAC, Reproductive Freedom for all Foundation 501 c3, and Freedom Fund 527 (SuperPac)

    • Develop and implement annual fundraising priorities and plans for an integrated development program (membership/direct marketing, major gifts, special events, planned giving, foundations, and workplace giving)

    • Develop annual revenue projections across all entities and all channels

    • Develop annual budgets for the development department; regularly review fundraising department’s revenue and expenses, track department-wide progress to goals; regularly update President and Executive Director on progress; prepare reports and presentations for the Board of Directors

    • Build Reproductive Freedom for All’s funding capacity and culture. Deepen and diversify the revenue base, increase funding from all constituencies through all channels. Ensure that the development infrastructure supports short-term and long-term goals

    • Personally collaborate with President & CEO, Board leadership and organizational leaders to cultivate and solicit principal level gifts from current and prospective donors

    • Work with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and legal counsel to ensure legal compliance, as it relates to fundraising for all of the organization’s entities, 501 c4, 501 c3, PAC, and 527

  • Key Stakeholder Relations

    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of Reproductive Freedom for All and Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation Boards of Directors, key benefactors, volunteer leaders and colleagues

    • Identify, supervise and direct development and institutional advancement opportunities for the President & CEO, members of the Boards of Directors, selected volunteer leadership, and senior staff members

    • Serve as primary liaison to Board Development of Reproductive Freedom for All and Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation

    • Develop relationships with prospective individual donors to increase funding, membership and visibility for the organization’s work

    • Provide support for the President & CEO in preparation for events and opportunities with prospective donors

    • Enlist senior management as appropriate in educating donors about the organization’s impact and investment worthiness

  • Supervision

    • Direct, supervise and manage the fundraising staff providing ongoing guidance, direction and motivation; hire staff as needed; delegate appropriately and ensure strong internal communication and coordination; evaluate performance and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth; and provide oversight to consultants

    • Lead by example; set high performance standards for self and staff. Foster a positive, team environment of achievement and ensure staff accountability through clearly defined and measurable goals

    • Build a sense of teamwork and ownership, empowering staff through active communication and delegation

    • Promote intradepartmental and interdepartmental collaboration

    • Create an environment that is inclusive, welcomes differences of opinion and promotes respect for others, and fosters trust and cooperation

    • Supervise relationships with outside vendors and consultants; play an active role in planning and execution, set clear expectations for achieving goals and accountability, and maintain clear and consistent communication

  • Other duties consistent with the duties and qualifications outlined herein may be assigned

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years of development experience with a clear track record in developing and achieving fundraising milestones

  • A Bachelor’s degree

  • Broad knowledge of all areas of fundraising including: major donor cultivation and solicitation, membership/direct marketing including direct mail, telemarketing, digital, planned giving, working with both institutional and family foundations, executing special events and other innovative development strategies

  • Strong management skills and experience, both strategic and operational, and a demonstrated ability to build, motivate, mentor, and supervise a team of 10 or more staff

  • Broad experience with fundraising data base systems

  • Excellent writing and speaking skills and an ability to translate Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission and programs into effective fundraising initiatives

  • A personal passion and commitment to the organization’s mission and an understanding of reproductive freedom

  • Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • High cultural competence and the demonstrated ability to work with and mentor individuals with different lived experiences

  • A drive to make things happen. Proven experience managing high-performing, racially diverse teams; high standards for success and a healthy impatience for progress

  • Very strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with excellent judgment and a strong ability to communicate in writing and in person

  • Proven ability to listen deeply to what people are saying (while understanding what they aren’t) to identify and resolve challenges. Ability to make tough and strategic decisions when confronted with difficult choices and in highly complex situations and in fast-moving environments

  • Proven ability to successfully manage up and sideways, with an eagerness and ability to figure out what high-level stakeholders need; ability to deliver on it

  • An ability to travel

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Bully Pulpit, Multiple, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Bully Pulpit, Multiple, Hybrid, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Design Director

  • Leads a growing design team, driving impactful ad campaigns for global brands and social change organizations, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery

  • Strategically elevates creative output, fostering growth for junior designers and pushing boundaries in brand identity and collateral design

  • Champions a design-focused approach, contributing to the agency's rapid expansion and global competitiveness through innovative work


About the Company

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people.

About the Job

We are an ambitious, quickly expanding team looking for a Design Director that can help us compete on a global scale. You are a smart, strategic, focused and ambitious senior design leader looking for the chance to make an impact on the advertising campaigns for both the biggest brands in the world and the most important mission-driven organizations fighting for meaningful social change in the country. This is an opportunity to push a design and creative team forward, lead impactful and meaningful work, and help to grow a talented, hungry team.

  • Overview. Capable of leading and developing top-notch ad campaigns across brand and social impact marketing. You will manage the design team and process to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest design and quality standards

  • Leadership. Lead a growing team of graphic designers; you have a background in designing brand identities and collateral & a desire to help young designers and creatives grow

Qualifications

  • 15+ years design experience in an agency environment, including at least 5 as a Senior Designer leading a range of advertising campaigns (brand reputation & social impact experience preferred)

  • A laser focus on design quality control. You want every design to be pixel-perfect and know how to maintain high design standards across a large graphic design team. You excel at reviewing graphic design work across multiple clients and providing the clear, actionable feedback necessary to make the work better and ensure it meets our standards

  • A background in resource management and the ability to help allocate and manage design resources, including designers, freelancers, and agencies

  • An active role in hiring, training, and managing the creative team’s development while providing direction and insights on performance and needs to the creative leadership

  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of communicating creative and design decisions - and why they work - to clients at the highest level (Fortune 1 C-Suite)

  • A desire to lead, mentor and manage a growing team of designers and art directors using persuasive leadership skills, clear communication, and comprehensive knowledge of branding / design strategies and best practices

  • Fluency in graphic design across both digital and traditional channels, including all social media platforms, print, OOH, DOOH and video advertising

  • Strong organizational skills that enable you to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize work streams, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines with ease

  • Applications without a portfolio will not be considered

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Communications Director

  • Develops and implements a multi-channel strategy, managing communications materials, media relations, and advising the mayor on high-stakes appearances

  • Leads a team to produce diverse content, ensuring consistent messaging across city operations and managing the mayor's website and social media

  • Fosters media relationships, pitches stories, coordinates responses to inquiries, and collaborates with departments on crisis communication strategies


About the Company

Since her early days serving Phoenix on the City Council, Kate Gallego has been focused on creating the Phoenix of the future: a welcoming, thriving city with ample high-wage jobs and opportunities for all. As mayor, Kate spends every day focused on getting things done for Phoenix families. The results speak for themselves: Kate brought a historic $65 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant to Phoenix that’s creating thousands of great-paying career paths; she built coalitions to deliver critical improvements to parks, public safety, and city infrastructure; and she is partnering with ASU to build a brand-new medical school in downtown Phoenix. Kate is the second elected woman mayor in Phoenix history and one of the youngest big city mayors in the nation. She graduated from Harvard and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Though serving Phoenicians keeps her days busy and her heart full, her favorite job is being Michael’s mom.

About the Job

The Communications Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the Mayor's overall communication strategy, including developing and executing internal and external messaging, managing media relations, crafting press releases and written materials, and acting as the office’s primary spokesperson.

Responsibilities

  • Core responsibilities:

    • Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy across traditional and online media platforms

    • Prepare and manage communications materials including talking points, opinion columns, and speeches

    • Manage media relations and develop contacts with journalists, influencers, and community leaders

    • Prepare and advise the mayor on high-stakes media appearances

    • Lead a team of press and digital staff to ensure priorities are reaching target audiences; supervise the creation of digital, video, audio and print content

    • Work cross-functionally with departmental communications staff to ensure consistent messaging throughout City of Phoenix operations and channels

    • Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions

    • Oversee the Mayor’s annual State of the City speech, including acting as the project manager and lead writer of the speech

    • Oversee the team’s management and maintenance of the mayor’s official website and social media channels

    • Empower team to create and curate unique, authentic content to ensure timely and relevant updates about her work for Phoenix residents

    • Monitor online engagement and respond to inquiries or comments as appropriate

  • Spearheading Communications Strategies:

    • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the office’s goals and priorities

    • Work closely with the Mayor's Chief of Staff and policy team to align messaging and branding

    • Work with departmental staff and external partners to develop compelling stories and foster community engagement through digital platforms, including interactive content when appropriate

    • Work closely with communications staff in Police, Fire, and other necessary departments to anticipate potential crises, prepare response strategies, and manage real-time communication during emergencies

    • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for improvement

  • Media Management:

    • Foster long-term working relationships with local and national reporters and producers

    • Pitch stories to local and national media on mayoral priorities

    • Coordinate with necessary staff to ensure timely and accurate responses to incoming inquiries from reporters, whether off the record, on background, or on the record

Qualifications

  • Strong initiative, assertiveness, and work ethic

  • Excellent judgment and sound intuition

  • Interest in public service and care for the people of Phoenix

  • Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask and pivot quickly

  • Strong writing skills with an eye for clarity and meaning

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary

  • Proficiency with major social media platforms and social media tools

  • Experience working with members of the media and handling sensitive information with discretion

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Director, Tax Policy

  • Leads Roosevelt's tax policy work, conducting research, writing reports/briefs/op-eds, and engaging with fellows and experts to develop impactful research

  • Develops the tax policy research agenda, collaborating with teams across the organization, and serves as Roosevelt's primary tax and budget policy expert

  • Manages a team of fellows, overseeing research product development, ensuring quality and timeliness, and partnering with development to secure funding


About the Company

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

About the Job

The Roosevelt Institute is hiring a Director, Tax Policy and Analysis to lead the organization’s work to build a more progressive tax code that rebalances power in our economy and democracy. The Director’s work will combine long-range strategy development, research and writing, spokesperson work, and day-to-day management. Their time will be divided roughly as follows: 40 percent personal research and writing; 30 percent managing fellows and contract authors; 20 percent promoting work of program; 10 percent administrative and management tasks (for example, supporting the development team). Included in the time devoted to research and writing and fellows management may be supporting research associates and program managers.

Reporting to the Principal Economist, the Director will partner with team members and leaders across the organization to develop, refine, and execute program strategy. The Director will also serve as Roosevelt’s primary subject matter expert on tax and budget policy—driving strategy, serving as an internal resource for colleagues, and representing Roosevelt in the media, among advocacy groups, with funders, and with elected officials. Candidates with subject expertise in tax law, budget-focused legislation, public economics, or any combination of the three are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Research and Writing:

    • Research and author reports and issue briefs as well as other products, including blog posts, articles, and op-eds

    • Engage with fellows, external partners, and outside experts in developing research

  • Program Strategy and Leadership:

    • Working with the Principal Economist and in conjunction with the government relations, development, and communications teams, develop a research agenda on tax policy, including identifying areas for new long-range thought leadership as well as for near-term policy change

    • Lead and help build a team of part-time fellows and contract experts, aligning them around program goals, overseeing research product development, and ensuring that the whole of the program’s work and products is greater than the sum of its parts

    • Partner with the Think Tank Director to guide research by junior staff in support of program goals

    • Where appropriate, represent the organization’s program work with press, government officials, funders, and allied organizations

    • Manage and review the research and writing of fellows, contractors, and staff to ensure quality and rigor across all projects as well as to assess the timeliness of projects as they relate to near-term opportunities and current events

    • Partner with the development team to articulate clear goals, strategies, and deliverables for proposals to support program work and to track and report out on progress

  • Management:

    • Oversee product pipeline for program area and ensure all products meet the highest research standards, are positioned to drive strategic outcomes, and are delivered on time

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in law, economics, or other related degree strongly preferred

  • 10 years of experience in tax and budget program strategies, policies, and analysis

  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills

  • Experience writing and/or communicating about fiscal policy to a wide audience

  • Deep knowledge of at least one subfield and familiarity with the subfields of tax law, legislative budget process, public and/or macroeconomic policy

  • Demonstrated success managing researchers across topics—including balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and priorities (e.g., academic and research experts, advocacy and media goals) and ensuring timely delivery of projects

  • Experience collaborating with teams across an organization to develop and execute program strategies, as well as troubleshooting and course-correcting as needed

  • Passion for the Roosevelt Institute’s mission and paradigm-focused theory of change

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Director, Strategic Initiatives

  • Develops gov relations and comms strategies for the Roosevelt Institute, collaborating with subject matter experts to create relevant written products and events

  • Serves as a liaison between the think tank and external relations team, driving understanding of research and facilitating its deployment to policymakers

  • Manages the Fireside Stacks newsletter, represents the Institute to media and stakeholders, authors strategic materials, and contributes to fundraising efforts


About the Company

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

About the Job

The Roosevelt Institute is hiring a Director, Strategic Initiatives to help lead government relations (GR) and communications strategy from within the think tank. The Director, Strategic Initiatives will work closely with subject-area experts to help them develop work plans that are responsive to changing political conditions, identify and take advantage of policy windows, and defend progressive policy priorities. They will serve as an essential connector between the think tank and Roosevelt’s external relations team.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Think Tank, the Director’s work will combine long-range strategy development, spokesperson work, writing, and occasional research. They will support the strategic translation and positioning of think tank work for different audiences, especially policymakers, through fact sheets, op-eds, and other written products. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing Roosevelt’s weekly c4 newsletter, Fireside Stacks, which offers weekly commentary on progressive politics, policy, and economics.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy:

    • Work with subject matter experts in the think tank to develop strategy to ensure relevance of written products and events for GR purposes

    • Serve as liaison between think tank and external relations team (currently consisting of GR and communications/media) to drive internal understanding of products, strategic releases, and external deployments of products

    • Plan policy events and convenings

    • Contribute to the efforts of Roosevelt Forward, Roosevelt Institute’s sister organization, as needed

  • External Engagement:

    • Project manage and author Roosevelt Forward’s weekly newsletter, Fireside Stacks

    • Represent the team’s research and ideas to the media and other stakeholders by presenting at press briefings, engaging lawmakers, speaking with reporters, and engaging in conversations on social media

    • Partner with the development team to write funder pitches; make grant management plans, including outcomes and deliverables; and report on grants

    • On occasion, represent the think tank in person and virtually at convenings of funders and other thought partners

  • Research and Writing:

    • Author fact sheets and other products translating think tank reports and briefs for GR and communications audiences

    • Ghost-write content for organization leaders (such as the CEO, VP Think Tank, and others) and fellows

    • Opportunities to research and author or co-author strategic policy reports, research papers, op-eds, articles, presentations, and other products, with the opportunity to develop an area of specialization while also working across issue areas

    • Research and develop strategy around exploratory lines of work

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred

  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in government or advocacy with a focus on economics or political economy

  • Demonstrated understanding of federal policymaking processes and how research is deployed in those processes

  • Demonstrated experience setting and implementing campaign strategy

  • Persuasive commitment to the Rooseveltian worldview and an understanding of what it means to do paradigm-shifting policy work

  • Top-notch written and verbal communication skills; a proven track record of writing clear, structured, and persuasive communications (e.g., reports, factsheets, talking points, policy memos, and briefs) with excellent attention to detail

  • Experience collaborating with teams across an organization to develop and execute program strategies, as well as troubleshooting and course-correcting as needed

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Grant Services Director

  • Manages the fiscal operations for HUD entitlement programs and other grants, overseeing staff and daily activities, including budget preparation and audit

  • Administers federal & local grant funds, identifying funding sources, directing the funding process, and collaborating on grant policies and procedures

  • Oversees fiscal reporting, provides legislative fiscal information, and participates in budget development and the Single Audit process


About the Company

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

About the Job

The Director of Fiscal Operations reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner. The Director provides fiscal management and oversight for the City of Atlanta’s entitlement programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other associated grant programs, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), Healthy Homes Grant, and assists with other non-HUD grants.

This is a fully seasoned managerial level charged with responsibility for specialized functions within the department. The position manages a group of employees, typically with an intermediate supervisor, or a smaller group of specialized professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.

Responsibilities

  • Administers day-to-day fiscal operations, supervises Fiscal Managers, Assistant Managers (Leads), Financial Analysts, and Administrative Support Staff

  • Oversees delegation and coordination of staff assignments including preparation of operating budgets, reporting, cost allocations, managing expenses, and ensuring appropriate financial audit controls

  • Oversees the fiscal administration of federal and local grant funds provided for community development, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME, Emergency Solutions, Healthy Homes Grant, and other housing and community development programs within the City of Atlanta

  • Identifies and evaluates funding sources; directs the funding process for federal and state grants; works closely with the DGCD Program Operations and Compliance Directors to develop policies and procedures to govern grants and grant-funded programs

  • Develops, coordinates, and/or assists with internal City staff for the City’s HUD Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, CAPER, HUD monitoring, and other HUD-required activities and reports

  • Plans, administers, and oversees the City’s fiscal reports of Entitlement programs via Oracle and IDIS

  • Provides fiscal information and review of proposed legislation

  • Participates in the development of department budget: reviews previous year's expenditures, and determines budgetary needs for staffing, supplies, equipment, services, and/or capital improvements; confers with Commissioner and Directors to monitor expenditures for budget compliance

  • Reviews and approves staff expenses prior to submission for payment

  • Assists with the City’s bi-annual Single Audit process

  • Actively hosts and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings with coordination between the Office of Program Operations and the Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance

  • Attends Management Team retreats and trainings

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, public policy, or a related field required

    • Five years of experience in planning and administering community development programs including administering HUD programs: HOME, CDBG, ESG, HOPWA

    • Project management experience with five years of supervisory experience

      • OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in public administration, planning, business administration, economics, or a related field

    • Professional certifications related to Housing and Urban Development regulations and HUD-recognized financial systems are preferred including HUD Certification, Certified Public Management (CPM), and/or Program Management (PM)

    • Experience leading transformative housing initiatives

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VP, Communications

  • Develops creative messaging & Comms strategies, building Reproductive Freedom for All's brand and profile while prioritizing diversity and inclusion

  • Serves as a spokesperson, cultivating media relationships and collaborating with diverse audiences, including progressive partners and Capitol Hill offices

  • Operates at an executive level, ensuring message cohesion, leading the Comms Team, managing budgets, and fostering professional development


About the Company

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom—including access to abortion and contraception—for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it.

About the Job

We are looking for a VP of Communications to set and lead an overarching strategy for Reproductive Freedom for All’s communications department. An integral member of Reproductive Freedom for All’s executive team, this person will deploy creative and effective communications strategies in order to lift up the organization’s campaigns, initiatives, political programs, and long-term vision for reproductive freedom.

The VP will be a campaigner at heart, an experienced communicator, thoughtful manager, persistent problem-solver, on-the-record spokesperson and a collaborative leader who can thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment and is passionate about advancing Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission. They will be in charge of multiple projects at once and must have a commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s core values and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of our work.

An ideal candidate is passionate about reproductive freedom, with at least 10 years of experience including experience building and leading high-performing teams and a commitment to working collaboratively, including with other departments, and helping contribute to a positive and high-impact workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Drive ambitious and creative messaging, communications, and external affairs strategies for entire organization

    • Provide high-level guidance and generate creative ideas and fine-tuned feedback to influence narratives, shape public opinion, and reach key audiences, keeping in mind the organization’s focus on young people and people of color

    • Build Reproductive Freedom for All’s brand and national profile, as well as the profile of our executives

    • Seek out new ways of engagement to grow our audience and stakeholders, with an eye towards diversity and inclusion, constantly pursuing innovation, excellence and results

    • Creatively design processes to measure impact and efficacy of communications work

  • Represent Reproductive Freedom for All in high-level spaces and places

    • Serve as on-the-record spokesperson with national and state media, including by tapping into your own network of trusted reporter relationships

    • Disseminate messaging and materials and collaborate with broad and diverse audiences, including progressive movement organizational partners, campaigns, Capitol Hill offices, other members of the reproductive rights, health, and justice movements, and more

  • Operate at an executive level in the organization and work closely with the President & CEO, Executive Director, and other members of the Executive Team to align the organization’s priorities and campaigns to maximize impact

    • Ensure enterprise-wide message cohesion and brand consistency

    • Collaborate with the Communications Director and other national and state staff to develop and execute strategic communications plans that maximize coordination, efficiency and effectiveness, and reflect the organization’s values

  • Provide excellent project and people management and leadership to the Communications Team

    • Provide direction, leadership, and guidance for the Communications Department and support the Communications director in achieving high-impact results and supporting their team’s growth and professional development

    • Supervise communications departmental and project budgets

  • The Vice President may perform other duties not specifically identified in this job description, as needed, and consistent with the duties outlined herein

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • At least 10 years of experience in campaigns, advocacy or political organizations with a focus on communications, media relations, and/or developing and deploying creative content to achieve organizational objectives

    • Excellence in staff management with the proven ability to develop, coach, and manage high-performance teams of individuals with varied lived experiences

    • High-level strategic planning and budgeting skills, including a sophisticated understanding of state and national political and policy landscapes and ability to prioritize and balance short- and long-term needs in fast-paced and high-stakes environments

    • Deep attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills

    • Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills

    • Strong interpersonal skills and experience with building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues internally and externally

    • A willingness to work in collaboration with departments across the organization

    • Proven track record of high-level media pitching, managing crisis communications, and on-the-record work

    • Maintain a strong network of media relationships

    • Strong background driving narratives at a federal and state level, with the experience to weave both together

    • High cultural competence and the demonstrated ability to work with and mentor individuals with different lived experiences

    • Experience supervising executive visible leadership plans and positioning executives

    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious work environment

    • Experience working with membership organizations and a desire to engage members

    • Demonstrated ability and excitement to engage members of varied communities and people with different lived experiences

    • Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

    • Impeccable judgment in complex situations and ability to operate with diplomacy and discretion

    • Commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission and goals

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus

    • Language skills in addition to English, such as Spanish, is a plus

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VP, Organizing & Campaigns

  • Develops and executes the organization's organizing and campaign strategy, collaborating across departments to advance electoral and policy priorities

  • Manages all campaign efforts, including national, state, and digital initiatives, fostering inclusive strategies and supporting youth organizing and Action Councils

  • Oversees the digital organizing team, collaborates across departments, creates standardized training, analyzes data, and manages budgets


About the Company

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom—including access to abortion and contraception—for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it.

About the Job

Reproductive Freedom for All is searching for a Vice President of Organizing and Campaigns who is deeply committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights. Our team is committed to building lasting political power and organizing is core to that mission. We're in a critical time to take back and protect our reproductive freedoms. Organizing is at the heart of how we'll do it. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role that will be central to executing Reproductive Freedom For All’s 2025 strategy.

This position will have the opportunity to develop and manage Reproductive Freedom For All’s organizing and campaign efforts to advance reproductive freedom priorities nationally and in our priority states through grassroots organizing, bold campaigns and community building. This senior-level position is on the leadership team reporting to the Chief Campaigns & Advocacy Officer and is responsible for ensuring our organizing program and campaign initiatives are innovative, impactful, and aligned with our overall goals.

As the Vice President of Organizing & Campaigns, you will lead us in designing and managing an organizing strategy for the organization, both nationally and in chapter states, and lead various members of the organizing department in executing the program. The Vice President of Organizing & Campaigns will have experience in successfully building and managing teams that are grounded in intersectional justice. They care about empowering volunteers to take on meaningful roles in this work. They thrive in a collaborative, creative environment that is fast paced. They are enthusiastic about using a wide range of organizing strategies to drive campaigns that win bold, transformative change. They take pride in leading a team that is result-oriented and adaptable with excellent judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the organization's organizing and campaign strategy, working in collaboration with the leadership team and across departments to advance Reproductive Freedom For All’s national and state electoral and policy priorities

  • Manage all organizing and campaign efforts, as well as initiatives for the organization; Manage programmatic goals, including national, state, and digital organizing efforts by fostering inclusive strategies, including digital organizing training for organizing and campaign staff and volunteers, youth organizing, and Action Council efforts, all while ensuring an inclusive approach that promotes excellence in organizational outreach

  • Oversee the digital organizing team, supporting national and state-based digital organizing

  • Work across the organization’s departments to ensure effective organizing and campaign efforts and initiatives and collaboration on reaching the organization’s electoral and advocacy goals

  • Help create inclusive organizing and campaign plans and processes to effectively organize and build political power in communities of color and organize young people

  • Support the development and management of Action Councils, which aim to mobilize reproductive freedom leaders in channeling their energy into impactful organizing across priority states

  • Supervise the creation of a standardized organizing training and processes, in coordination with the Director of Organizing and Training, to mentor all organizing staff and serve as a central resource for skills and leadership development

  • Refine organizer skills, collaborate across departments, and hold each other accountable on accomplishing short and long term goals

  • Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of all organizing efforts and campaign initiatives. Use data to make informed decisions fostering transparency in decision making processes

  • Manage budget to make strategic investments in organizing and campaigns events and training, technology and other resources as needed to further organizing goals

  • The Vice President will perform all other duties not specifically identified in this job description, as needed, and consistent with the duties outlined herein

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated experience (10+ years) of related work experience, such as community organizing or electoral campaign coordination, with a passion for organizing with people as means for change

    • At least 5+ years of experience directly supervising, managing, or mentoring staff, ideally organizing staff

    • Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with, engage with, and professionally develop individuals with different lived experiences

    • At least two years of experience directly supervising an organizing program either for an organization or electoral campaign; experience managing national organizing and/or campaign teams for high-profile issues and/or candidate

    • Coordination across several departments and ability to communicate and work internally to effectively accomplish goals

    • Demonstrated understanding of how digital tools and tactics augment and amplify organizing efforts

    • Commitment to not only protecting and expanding reproductive rights, but also supporting other fights for justice and civil rights

    • Considerable experience holding organizers accountable to SMARTIE goals and creating daily, weekly, or monthly metrics via Google Sheets, VAN reports, and other such tools

    • Strong leadership and team management skills enabling collaboration, excellence and inclusion within teams

    • Commitment to the mission of reproductive freedom for everyone

    • Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in the reproductive freedom space and advocacy background

    • Experience creating complex reports in Google Sheets using Pivot Tables and other advanced formulas to compile and display organizing data

    • Language skills in addition to English, such as Spanish, is a plus

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Director, State Campaigns

  • Leads internal alignment for Reproductive Freedom for All's state work, collaborating with leadership and providing regular performance reports

  • Manages State Campaigns Directors, supporting their planning, budgeting, and execution of inclusive organizing and campaign strategies

  • Establishes strategic direction for state work, focusing on political & electoral mobilization, while building strong relationships and serving as a spokesperson


About the Company

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom—including access to abortion and contraception—for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it.

About the Job

Reproductive Freedom for All is searching for a Director of State Campaigns who is deeply committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights. Our team is committed to building lasting political power and a strong presence in key states with grasstops and grassroots organizing is core to that mission.

The Director of State Campaigns will lead a strategy to further establish Reproductive Freedom for All’s presence at the state level. The ideal candidate will have experience working with senior organizational leadership to develop continued strategic investment in state work for an organization that has a nationwide presence. They will have experience guiding high level leaders in key states who are responsible for the growth and impact of Reproductive Freedom for All’s statewide presence. Responsibilities will include managing Reproductive Freedom for All State Campaigns Directors that lead Reproductive Freedom for All chapters in key states, as well as providing strategic guidance and support for Reproductive Freedom for All’s campaign work happening across states where we do not have state chapters.

The Director of State Campaigns will lead us in designing and managing a state based power building strategy and oversee various members of the state campaigns department in executing the program. They will have experience in successfully building and managing teams that are grounded in intersectional justice. They care about empowering volunteers to take on meaningful roles in this work. They are enthusiastic about using a wide range of strategies to drive campaigns that win bold, transformative change. They take pride in leading a team that is result-oriented and adaptable with excellent judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure internal alignment—Serve as overall lead for Reproductive Freedom for All’s state work with the VP of Organizing and Campaigns; develop organizational goals for state work and ensure alignment with State Campaigns Directors

  • Provide regular reports on Reproductive Freedom for All’s state work which will include state level metrics, stories of state success, and photos documenting state work

  • Coordinate with director level staff of Communications, Political, Government Relations, Digital and Data, and Organizing/Training to ensure visibility and collaboration on state level work that is moving forward on a state level, and to ensure the work is reflective of the organization’s values

  • Manage State Campaigns Directors in chapter states where Reproductive Freedom for All has staff infrastructure and empower them to effectively engage the local communities in their states while ensuring an inclusive approach that promotes excellence in organizational outreach

  • Support State Campaigns Directors in building annual campaign plans and processes to effectively organize and build political power in communities of color and organize young people, in building budgets through cross departmental planning, and establish metrics for tracking outcomes

  • Help create inclusive organizing and campaign plans and processes to effectively organize and build political power in communities of color and organize young people

  • In collaboration with the Political Department, establish the strategic direction for Reproductive Freedom for All’s state work in chapter states; identify measurable outputs based on political and electoral mobilization

  • Build and leverage strong, strategic relationships within the communities that support our work, including the progressive community, as well as communities that are largely impacted by reproductive restrictions, organizations and elected officials and direct team members in doing the same

  • Serve as organizational spokesperson with the media

  • The Director of State Campaigns will perform all other duties not specifically identified in this job description, as needed, and consistent with the duties outlined herein

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated experience (8+ years) of related work experience, such as community organizing or electoral campaign coordination, with a passion for organizing with people as means for change

    • At least four years of experience directly supervising, managing, or mentoring staff, ideally organizing staff

    • Commitment to not only protecting and expanding reproductive rights, but also supporting other fights for justice and civil rights

    • Considerable experience holding organizers accountable to SMARTIE goals and creating daily, weekly, or monthly metrics via Google Sheets, VAN reports, and the like

    • Strong leadership and team management skills enabling collaboration, excellence and inclusion within teams

    • Commitment to the mission of reproductive freedom for everyone

    • Strong interpersonal skills and experience with building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues internally and externally

    • High cultural competence and the demonstrated ability to work with and mentor individuals with different lived experiences

    • Experience with, or the demonstrated ability in, developing leaders

    • Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

    • Demonstrated ability and excitement to engage members of varied communities and people with different lived experiences

    • Experience working with or in state legislatures

    • Commitment to forging strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

    • Experience coordinating across several departments and ability to communicate and work internally to effectively accomplish goals

    • Able and prepared to travel to Washington, D.C., chapter states, and other locations as necessary

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Ideally have experience managing campaign and organizing teams for high-profile issues and or candidates at the state level

    • Experience in the reproductive freedom space and advocacy background

    • Experience with “newer” forms of digital organizing tools and tactics, such as distributed organizing, relational organizing, and the like

    • Experience creating complex reports reflective of team metrics and goals

    • Language skills in addition to English, such as Spanish, is a plus

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Director, CA Campaigns

  • Leads strategic legislative, political, organizing, and advocacy campaigns in California, including electoral work and advocating for reproductive freedom policies

  • Manages the state program budget, directs organizers, builds a statewide volunteer base, and cultivates relationships with policymakers and Gov leaders

  • Develops written materials for digital & fundraising teams, collaborates on comms strategies, serves as a spokesperson, and supports donor relations


About the Company

For more than 50 years, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom—including access to abortion and contraception—for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it.

About the Job

Reproductive Freedom for All seeks a Director of California Campaigns to lead our California chapter, and continue to establish our political and organizing program in California. The Director of California Campaigns is responsible for developing and executing campaign strategy, program management, and day-to-day work duties. Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission requires us to increase our membership with young people and people of color, engage existing supporters, and activate critical constituencies to protect and expand reproductive freedom for all at the state level. The Director of California Campaigns should develop a program that will employ organizing tactics and strategies to meet the goals required by our mission. The Director of California Campaigns will be expected to play a strong, visible, inclusive, and strategic role in promoting statewide relationships including serving at coalition tables, working with coalition partners, donors, and elected officials.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Reproductive Freedom for All in strategic legislative, political, organizing and advocacy campaigns in California. This includes executing electoral work for candidates in a strategic fashion working up and down the ballot, as well as advocating in the state for reproductive freedom policies

  • Manage the program budget for state level work and ensure resources are spent to assist with local power building

  • Direct management of Organizers in state, including managing the building and mobilizing of a state-wide pool of volunteers, members, and activists through a variety of outreach activities to grow our general organizing and political work

  • Strategically build and maintain relationships with state policy makers and state government leaders in order to establish Reproductive Freedom for All’s footprint in the state and advocate for reproductive freedom and Reproductive Freedom for All’s members’ mission locally

  • Develop and deliver written materials outlining Reproductive Freedom for All’s on the ground advocacy efforts for Reproductive Freedom for All’s Digital and Fundraising teams

  • Work with Reproductive Freedom for All’s Communications team to craft messages and develop strategies to shift the narrative away from the opposition’s narrative and utilize opportunities to leverage political power, as we confront historic threats to reproductive freedom. Serve as spokesperson for the organization in California

  • Provide thoughtful leadership and vision, collaborating with the Director of State Campaigns to set the strategic direction, priorities and policies for the state

  • In coordination with the Development team support, deepening relationships with current donors and creating meaningful relationships with major institutional and individual donors

  • Understand and represent Reproductive Freedom for All’s goals both nationally and locally with partners and in coalition work

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Candidates must be located in California

    • The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience as a leader and political campaigner in California

    • Demonstrated commitment to protecting and expanding reproductive rights, as well as supporting other intersectional fights for justice and civil rights

    • Demonstrated commitment to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of the planning and execution of our work

    • Experience leading a political or organizational campaign and strong familiarity with grassroots organizing strategies

    • Significant knowledge and understanding of California political landscape and dynamics

    • Strong state based coalition partner experience and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including those of diverse communities and backgrounds

    • Strong organizational skills and a record of success at keeping simultaneous projects organized

    • Strong leadership skills and political sense with demonstrated success in managing/collaborating with teams

    • Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values, and goals

    • Strong supervisory skills with a track record of managing organizing staff

    • Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences

    • Flexibility to work occasional weekends/evenings and the ability to travel across the state as needed

    • The Director of California Campaigns will work in a hybrid role, both at home, with in-person events, and at other locations as necessary and must be prepared to travel as needed

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

    • Experience with VAN/Hustle

    • Experience as an on the record spokesperson is a plus

    • Experience managing budgets, and familiarity with 501 (C)3 and 501 (C)4 funding mechanisms is a plus

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APCO, New York, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn APCO, New York, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Director, Health

  • Provides senior-level strategic counsel to C-suite health sector clients, leveraging deep industry knowledge and APCO's diverse service offerings

  • Drives health sector growth through business development, relationship building, and active leadership within the US and Global Health Practice

  • Mentors and guides junior staff, fostering talent growth within the health team, while maintaining a strong industry network and thought leadership presence


About the Company

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

About the Job

We are seeking a Senior Director, Health to serve as a senior counselor and a primary point of contact for clients while helping the firm grow by generating new business opportunities and leading and developing a talented team of consultants. This is a senior-level consulting role for someone passionate about helping health sector clients navigate the dynamic operating environment.

Our team includes experts from diverse backgrounds with one focus—to help the world’s most innovative organizations improve health and advance health equity. We do that by helping our clients navigate the rapidly evolving health care operating environment and advise their leaders on issues, reputational challenges and policy challenges that will drive their business. APCO has played leading roles in virtually every major health care issue over the past few decades and our clients are drawn from across the US and global health care sector including leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care systems, health insurers, and medical device makers.

Responsibilities

  • Counsels and serves as senior strategist for C-suite client leads across a range of health sector clients through public affairs and corporate communications

  • Contributes to the growth of APCO’s health sector work through prospecting, relationship building in New York and through collaboration and pitching as an active leader in the US and Global Health Practice

  • Provides deep sector knowledge and then connects dots across teams and markets to bring the best of APCO’s core service offerings to our health sector clients including public affairs & advocacy, issues & crisis, M&A /antitrust, business transformation, corporate communications, capital markets, sustainability communications and Equity and Inclusion offerings

  • Invests in nurturing talent within the health team, acting as a guide and leader to early and mid-career staff in New York and across the U.S. Health practice through mentoring and as a team leader

  • Demonstrates performance in growing clients organically and actively pursues new opportunities with prospects, including leading business development activities

  • Maintains a strong industry network and is viewed as a thought leader in the market

  • Supports and advises on strategic approach to annual business planning efforts

Qualifications

  • At least 15 years of experience in health sector accounts; prior experience advising biopharmaceutical companies preferred (including C-suite level, public affairs or corporate functions)

  • Deep understanding of the drivers of value within the health care sector and key issues transforming the business of health sector clients

  • Desire and capability to proactively and independently identify and secure new opportunities across a broad range of the health sector

  • Track record of successful corporate advisory work and development of corporate communications or public affairs campaigns

  • Global perspective and the ability to clearly articulate macrotrends shaping the business of health care

  • Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills including the ability to write strategically and creatively under tight deadlines

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