VP, Public Affairs & Advocacy

  • Develops impactful public affairs and advocacy campaigns at the state and federal levels, aligning with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's mission

  • Engages grassroots and grasstops supporters through effective communication, compelling messaging, and targeted outreach

  • Manages polling, research, paid media, and digital strategies to maximize campaign effectiveness and advance the Chamber's policy objectives


About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The United States Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President for Public Affairs and Advocacy. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping and executing the Chamber's public affairs and advocacy strategies at both the state and federal levels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and executing large-scale issues management campaigns including grassroots and grasstops mobilization, polling and research, message development, paid media, and digital advocacy. This role involves educating, recruiting, and activating supporters to advance the Chamber's policy objectives at the state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive public affairs and issue advocacy strategies that align with the Chamber's mission and goals

  • Grassroots and Grasstops Mobilization: Lead efforts to engage and mobilize grassroots and grasstops supporters, ensuring robust participation in advocacy campaigns

  • Polling and Research: Oversee the design and execution of polling and research initiatives to inform advocacy strategies and measure campaign effectiveness

  • Message Development: Craft compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, and the general public

  • Paid Media and Digital Advocacy: Manage paid media campaigns and digital advocacy efforts to amplify the Chamber's voice and influence public opinion

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, business leaders, and coalition partners

  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of public affairs and advocacy professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment

  • Budget Management: Oversee budget planning and management for public affairs and advocacy initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in public affairs, advocacy, or related fields, with a strong background in grassroots and grasstops mobilization, polling and research, message development, and digital advocacy

  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage large teams of internal and external team members and partners

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and deliver impactful presentations

  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex political and policy landscapes

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

  • Expertise in available best-in-class digital advocacy tools and platforms, with a keen understanding of how to leverage different tools and channels to achieve advocacy goals

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, public relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

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Director, Finance & Admin.

  • Directs financial audits of healthcare facilities and develops policies for fiscal and administrative functions within the Bureau

  • Oversees administrative functions for multiple bureaus, including budget management, training coordination, and technology services

  • Advises agency leaders on policy changes, collaborates with stakeholders, and represents the Bureau in external interactions


About the Company

Do you have an interest in public health administration focused on supporting the licensing functions of healthcare and long-term care facilities? The Department of Health is seeking a Director for the Bureau of Finance and Administration to be responsible for two new Divisions within the Deputate of Quality Assurance. The Division of Finance is responsible for ensuring health care facilities are operating with fiscal responsibility and soundness and the Division of Administration is responsible for planning and directing the administrative support for the Bureau of Long Term Care and the Bureau of Healthcare Facilities and Home Care Services.

About the Job

This is professional managerial work directing the activities of the Bureau of Finance and Administration in the Department of Health. The Bureau Director directs the fiscal and administrative functions supporting the Bureaus of Long Term Care and Health Care Facilities and Home Care Services in the Deputate for Quality Assurance. These activities will include training and communication, fiscal oversight, administrative and office support services, and IT system supports.

The work involves determining goals, objectives, and priorities for the Bureau; developing and implementing policies and procedures to manage program activities; identifying areas of improvement across the bureau and implementing strategic initiatives. This work also includes oversight of the financial review process for changes in ownership and licensure renewals.

Responsibilities

  • This is a highly responsible professional administrative position at the Bureau level directing auditors in the Division of Finance and deputate administrative staff in the Division of Administration

  • This position ensures that health care facilities in Pennsylvania are operating with fiscal responsibility and soundness

    • The review and analysis of the fiscal viability of the facilities are completed by a subordinate division director and staff

  • This position assures that the fiscal reviews are accomplished in accordance with state and federal timeframes, budget directions, regulations and conditions of participation, where applicable

  • This position directs the development of policy and procedures for the implementation of fiscal and administrative functions

  • This position plans and directs the administrative and office support functions for the deputate which includes the Bureaus of Long-Term Care Programs and Health Facilities and Home Care Services. The functions include support for the State Agency Information System (SAIS) and coordination of business process improvements; coordination of training for all surveyors, ensuring training meets federal and state minimum requirements; ensures checks received by the bureaus are deposited, accepted, and processed by the PA Department of Revenue; and oversees the preparation, submission, monitoring, and management of deputate’s annual Federal and State budgets

  • Advises the Deputy Secretary for Quality Assurance and other agency policy decision makers on Bureau matters and recommends and advocates program policy changes

  • Establishes and maintains contact with other state agencies, legislators, federal program officials, professional groups, and other public and private organizations to review or comment on proposed legislation

  • Interpret and implement existing rules and regulations and recommend or promote changes impacting on the Bureau

  • Provides consultation to other departmental officials on Bureau matters, regulations and procedures for primary care and home health agencies and other Bureau matters

  • Coordinates the Bureau’s automated technology services in accordance with the Department’s plans and operations

  • Responsible for maintaining a data-driven performance management system for the Bureau of Finance and Administration that is linked to the agency's and unit's mission, goals, and objectives, and which over time becomes an integral part of the Bureau's management process

  • Ensures that adequate data is available to support the performance management process

  • Ensures that all Department policies/guidelines and legislation regarding data release and confidentiality are followed by staff

  • Interacts with division directors and other Deputate bureau directors to identify and develop innovative ways to provide required services

  • Interaction with Division/Department/Bureau stakeholders and interested organizations through trade association public speaking engagements, provision of training services as requested, or by attendance at relevant conferences as a presenter or participant

  • Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including assigning, prioritizing, and reviewing work; maintaining position descriptions; conducting employee performance management; approving/disapproving leave and travel requests; participating in staffing activities; coordinating employee discipline; and training staff, including coaching and team building

  • Demonstrate awareness of the vulnerable populations the organization serves by identifying, providing, and advocating for resources, services, communication methods, and policies that would help those populations achieve health equity

  • Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum Experience & Training:

    • One year of experience as an Audit Manager, Accountant 4, or Fiscal Management Specialist 4 (Commonwealth titles)

      • OR five years of professional auditing, accounting, or fiscal administration experience, that includes one year of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree;

      • OR an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional supervisory experience in auditing, accounting, or fiscal administration

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Delivery Center CIO

  • Prioritizes the needs of PA residents by leading the transformation of government services with a focus on user experience for all stakeholders

  • Guides technology investments and project implementation to support HHS agencies, ensuring alignment with business strategies and efficient vendor management

  • Cultivates a skilled and diverse IT workforce through professional development opportunities, training, and performance


About the Company

HHS DC supports the largest and most critical agencies in the state, including the Departments of Health, Human Services, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Aging, and Military and Veterans Affairs. These programs serve 13 million Pennsylvanians and represent over half the State’s budget and a quarter of the state’s 80,000 employees.

About the Job

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the state’s Health and Human Services Delivery Center (HHS DC). The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading digital transformation in complex stakeholder environments and is passionate about making government services simple and easy to use. The HHS CIO is a critical member of the State CIO’s executive leadership team and will also play a key role in supporting the State CIO’s mission, vision, and strategy.

This is a high stakes leadership position with a significant opportunity for impact. The HHS DC CIO is expected to champion innovation for the Commonwealth and to be an effective driver of cultural and institutional transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Transformation

    • Vision and Strategy: Drive a customer-centered IT strategy, aligning technology solutions with HHS agency missions and the Governor’s priorities, enhancing resident engagement, transparency, and service quality

    • Digital Transformation: Lead modernization initiatives, utilizing emerging technologies to improve agency outcomes, foster digital engagement, and streamline operations

    • Governance and Policy: Establish governance structures to prioritize IT projects in partnership with executive policymakers, ensuring alignment with statewide standards and enterprise architecture, and both monitor and manage the portfolio of projects across HHS

  • Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

    • Customer-Centric IT Services: Foster a culture of service, ensuring that infrastructure, applications, and systems effectively support current and future needs of employees as well as agency customers

    • Project & Service Management: Oversee key IT projects with a focus on high-priority policy initiatives, providing executive support to delivery teams for efficient execution while also providing oversight of all IT related operations and planning

    • Continuity & Resilience: Coordinate continuity of operations and disaster recovery plans for IT services with Enterprise IT teams and GRC, ensuring reliability and security of critical systems. Ensure that leadership across HHS has a comprehensive awareness of plans and areas of responsibility

  • Financial & Contractual Management

    • Resource Optimization: Drive optimal use of State IT funds, Federal funding, and grants to power agency goals, ensuring compliance and maximizing impact for resident services

    • Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the HHS Delivery Center IT budget in collaboration with HHS Agency Secretaries and the Governor’s Budget Office, aligning resources with strategic initiatives to maximize impact

    • Procurement and Vendor Oversight: Lead IT procurement, contract management, and vendor relations to ensure quality deliverables and accountability

  • Technology Innovation

    • Data-enabled agencies: Define strategies and initiatives, in collaboration with HHS Agency leadership and Enterprise IT to achieve agency goals of better assessment of programmatic outcomes through data, enable data-driven shifts in funding to optimize service delivery, and enhance the resident eligibility and enrollment experience. Ensure access and availability of data in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Commonwealth standards for security and privacy

    • Generative AI-enabled support: Define strategies and initiatives, in collaboration with HHS agency leadership and Enterprise IT, to achieve better experience and operational efficiency in resident call centers by leveraging Generative AI. Ensure alignment with our Commonwealth Gen AI Executive Order Values and Enterprise policies

  • People Leadership

    • Talent Development: Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse, high-performing IT workforce, fostering a culture of inclusivity, career growth, and succession planning

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Direct a matrixed team, including central and local support functions, to deliver integrated IT services, ensuring efficient collaboration across agencies

    • Customer-Focused Leadership: Instill a customer-focused culture by modeling effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving, and effective use of IT tools and resources for both the IT and HHS workforce

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

    • Agency & Community Partnership: Cultivate strategic relationships with HHS Agency leaders, external stakeholders, and government partners at all levels to support collaborative IT solutions

    • User-Focused Engagement: Regularly meet with business units and external partners to align IT services with user needs and priorities for employees and agency customers

  • Enterprise IT Coordination & Collaboration

    • Centralized Service Integration: Advocate for Delivery Center requirements as Enterprise IT expands centralized Network, Security, Cloud, and Desktop support. Ensure agency needs inform enterprise service improvements, contracting vehicles, and initiatives, including IAM, hybrid hosting, and enhanced data security

    • Vendor Relations: Serve as liaison between IT vendors and HHS agencies and bureaus to ensure effective relationship and contract management

    • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) & Performance Metrics: Define SLAs and performance metrics under the shared services model, aligning with Delivery Center needs. Monitor Enterprise IT service delivery and collaborate on corrective actions as needed

    • Policy, Standards & Compliance: Partner with Enterprise IT’s Policy and Governance teams to shape streamlined standards that meet Delivery Center needs while ensuring Commonwealth and federal compliance

    • Matrixed Support & Local Execution: Manage matrixed Enterprise IT support teams, ensuring security, telecommunications, and other services are tailored to Delivery Center needs and aligned with centralized strategies

  • Performs other related duties as required

  • Travel as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum Experience & Training:

    • Experience in IT Leadership: Minimum of 10 years in IT management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale, or multi-agency IT operations

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

    • Track Record of Transformation: Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives, including modernization of legacy systems and implementation of innovative technologies, with a demonstrated impact on initiatives exceeding $25M in budget and/or serving over 100,000 users

    • Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, agency leaders, and external partners

    • Project and Service Management: Experience managing complex IT projects with a focus on policy priorities, vendor relationships, and delivering measurable outcomes

    • Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state IT regulations, including privacy and security standards

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Executive Director

  • Provides strategic direction, oversees operations, and manages a diverse team to achieve the Org's mission and goals

  • Oversee fiscal planning, stewards donor relationships, and ensures long-term financial stability

  • Serves as the organization's public face, builds key relationships, and advocates for civil liberties and human rights


About the Company

Founded in 1923 as the first local affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU SoCal is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that has been at the forefront of major efforts to protect and promote civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice in California and nationwide. ACLU SoCal tackles a vast array of issues, including First Amendment rights, criminal justice, voting rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants’ rights, police practices, jail reform, education equity, and economic justice. With more than 120,000 members, a staff of 85, and a total budget of $18 million (as of December 2024), ACLU SoCal is headquartered in Los Angeles and currently has offices in Orange County (Orange), the Inland Empire (Riverside), and Kern County (Bakersfield).

ACLU SoCal consists of two separate, nonprofit corporate entities: the ACLU of Southern California—a nonprofit social welfare organization under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code—and the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. Both entities are tax-exempt, have the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. Both are governed by boards of directors to whom the executive director reports.

About the Job

The Executive Director provides the leadership, vision, and strategic planning necessary to address civil liberties and civil rights issues in Southern California and to ensure that the affiliate is well positioned to meet the challenges of the future. The Executive Director should possess a proven track record as a leader in diverse nonprofit organizations, including a strong track record in fundraising, management, and external relations

Responsibilities

  • Leadership and Vision

    • Lead the organization’s senior leaders and staff to a shared vision of goals and strategies that advance the ACLU’s mission

    • Implement best practices for effective organizational management, including practices that assess the effectiveness of projects undertaken by ACLU SoCal

    • Grow and expand the ACLU’s reputation, developing and maintaining key relationships of influence

    • Ensure strong relationships with the ACLU’s national staff to advance programs, communications, and operational priorities

    • Work collaboratively with the boards of directors in implementing an effective model of strategic governance

    • Guard the organization’s integrity, credibility, and non-partisanship

    • Champion and value equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion (EDBI) at every level of the organization, assessing the impact of internal policies and practices through a racial equity lens, and striving towards a culture of authentic belonging

    • Motivate and maintain a cohesive staff, ensuring strong internal communication and collaboration. Foster a supportive team-oriented environment where independent and innovative thinking is encouraged and staff act with clarity of mission and purpose

    • Drive a culture of accountability with clear program goals, strategies to accomplish, and regular feedback. Ensure staff have the resources they need to accomplish the work

    • Foster an environment of continuous improvement, learning, and effectiveness

  • Fiscal Management and Fundraising

    • Oversee fiscal planning and financial oversight, ensuring use of best practices that meet the highest standards and ensure sustainability

    • Represent the affiliate and ACLU national organization through strategies that advance the ACLU’s robust fundraising program goals and protect ACLU SoCal’s long-term financial stability

    • Steward key donor and foundation relationships and solicit selected major donations and grants

    • Anticipate funding needs and collaborate with the philanthropy team to seek out opportunities to meet those needs

    • Ensure that the governing boards can meet their fiduciary responsibilities by proactively and transparently providing financial reports, conducting regular audits, and engaging the boards in the budgeting process

  • Public Representation

    • Represent the affiliate’s priorities on key issues, articulating the organization’s positions and communicating its mission to increase the organization’s visibility and public understanding of the ACLU’s goals and work

    • Serve as the affiliate’s chief ambassador and spokesperson, strategically broadcasting the mission, ambitions, and work of the ACLU; promoting ACLU SoCal and its priorities and activities in both the traditional and new media ecosystems; and in media interviews and in appearances before large audiences

    • Exhibit courage and clarity when addressing highly controversial and complex issues

    • Cultivate and leverage a diverse set of voices to represent the organization’s positions on its work in the press, with the legislature, and with coalition partners

Qualifications

  • Profound commitment to advancing social justice and defending and expanding the rights and liberties that define American democracy

  • Deep knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights issues and familiarity with the ACLU and the current landscape in the state of California

  • Experience working in a social justice or civil rights organization; experience practicing civil rights law and/or organizing for civil liberties and civil rights is strongly preferred

  • Clear understanding of and commitment to ACLU SoCal’s integrated advocacy approach and a firm commitment to advancing the ACLU’s core issue areas

  • Strong business acumen and ability to manage the financial, budgeting, and administrative operations of a complex nonprofit organization with a hybrid work model

  • Track record of successful fundraising—or evidence of the knowledge, personal skills, and talent for fundraising—to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts, partners, and donors

  • Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking and writing, to advocate on behalf of the affiliate and strategically broadcast the mission, ambitions, and work of the ACLU in myriad forums, in media interviews, and in appearances before large audiences;

    • ability to speak Spanish is a plus

  • Experience working with diverse audiences, including elected officials, community leaders, people directly impacted by public policy, coalition partners, business and industry leaders, and the media

  • Ability to engage with staff in ways that afford them voice and visibility, promote their development and growth, and enhance individual and team performance through effective mentoring, coaching, training, and team building

  • Capacity for holding the entire organization accountable for delivering measurable results consistent with achieving the goals in the strategic plan and financial plan

  • Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, including ability to give and receive feedback, build trust in an organization, and motivate staff and board members

  • Keen understanding of systemic racism and white supremacy and a track record of actively promoting anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging

  • Experience working with or serving on a volunteer board of directors or a similar governing body

  • Engaging, optimistic, and intellectually curious; a great listener with personal warmth and strong resilience in the face of disagreement or criticism

  • Creative, results-oriented, self-starting, willing to learn, and able to manage an aggressive schedule, working beyond a standard workday

  • At least ten years of relevant professional experience with a track record of increasing leadership responsibility and accomplishment

  • Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is preferred

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Director of Communications

  • Develops comprehensive Comms. strategies across all channels to ensure maximum impact of GS research

  • Supervises Comms. staff, manages budgets, and oversees the production of high-quality content, including research reports, blogs, and multimedia

  • Cultivates relationships with key stakeholders, collaborates with internal & external partners, and ensures alignment with Brookings' overall Comms. objectives


About the Company

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

About the Job

The Director of Communications, GS, (“Director”) manages the strategic communications efforts for Governance Studies (GS), one of Brookings’ five research programs that is dedicated to analyzing domestic policy issues, the conditions for upholding a successful democracy, American political institutions and processes, and contemporary governance challenges. In addition to playing a leadership role in the program, the Director supports the development and promotion of new research by more than 60 scholar-experts with diverse backgrounds, research interests, and areas of expertise. Our scholarship spans a wide range of topics, including technology and AI, education, racial equity and inclusion, campaigns and elections, effective governance, strengthening democracy, and more.

The Director is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for GS, its researchers, and its research centers and projects. This includes publication production and quality control, media relations, website administration, digital marketing, stakeholder outreach, event planning, and impact tracking and reporting. The Director manages a team of four communications professionals and coordinates communications efforts with other GS staff and contractors involved in communications activities. The position also works closely with Brookings’s Central Office of Communications (COMM) to ensure brand consistency, reputation management, and effective communication strategies across the Institution. The Director is an integral part of the GS Senior Management Team, assisting and advising the program Vice President on management issues and strategic planning for the program.

Responsibilities

  • Program Management (30%)

    • Advise the VP on communications-related issues, including crisis communications and positioning of the program’s work externally

    • Review research project proposals and advise on required communications resources, timelines, overall communications goals for new projects, and the strategy to achieve them

    • Supervise, mentor, and develop GS communications staff; Identify opportunities for staff to increase their levels of responsibility; Ensure that staff is exceptionally well-coordinated

    • Establish procedures to streamline workflows and continually improve communications deliverables and processes

    • Interact with the Brookings General Counsel on institution-wide policy setting; enforce conflict of interest policies and conduct ongoing reviews of Brookings policies to uphold Brookings’ standards of independence

    • Participate in regular meetings with COMM to align strategies across the Institution and collaborate on cohesive messaging, outreach, branding, and other communications initiatives

    • Oversee the production and distribution of internal communications related to the impact of the program, including updates on new research, external activities, media mentions, etc.

  • Website and Digital Strategy (25%)

    • Develop and supervise the execution of a digital communications strategy that ensures that GS content is the primary destination for policy decisionmakers; contribute to COMM’s digital communications strategy

    • Supervise and support the GS Website and Visual Design Manager to ensure GS reports, blogs, testimony, op-eds, and other products are posted to the website efficiently and in line with Brookings quality standards

    • Work with COMM and GS communications staff to evaluate how external audiences interact with the Brookings website, and adjust web pages and content to improve user experience

    • Oversee strategic development of digital enhancements for Governance Studies research; work with COMM and GS Communications to ensure timely production of high-quality video, audio, interactive, and multimedia content

    • Develop digital outreach strategies to maximize impact of GS research, events, and projects

    • Direct GS social media strategy and grow engagement on digital outreach channels; work with COMM to continually evaluate and improve digital marketing strategies and identify opportunities to leverage Brookings’ Institution-wide outreach channels

    • Manage development of GS digital content, including text and creative for web, email, and social media. Continually review and update production procedures to meet evolving best practices and ensure materials are of the highest quality

  • Communications Strategy (15%)

    • Plan, socialize, and implement overall strategic communications plan for Governance Studies, coordinating with the Brookings’s Central Office of Communications as needed

    • Assist VP with long-term strategic communications efforts to ensure the program and its scholars maintain and enhance the high impact of the work of GS. Oversee efforts to achieve recognition of the program’s impact throughout the policy community (including the community of Brookings staff and supporters)

    • Identify target audiences—including key stakeholders in the media, government, academia, and the private sector—for GS projects, events, and publications

    • Lead in developing and executing on plans that enhance GS brand positioning, working in close coordination with COMM to ensure GS’s efforts are consistent with and contribute to Brookings overall brand standards and positioning

    • Work with GS scholars and COMM to develop and approve partnerships with external organizations

    • Position communication strategies to support fundraising and other development efforts

    • Work with senior staff to promote consistent messaging of Institutional priorities

  • Content Production (15%)

    • Supervise and support the GS Communications Manager to maintain the department’s editorial calendar and manage production of all digital and print content, including, on average, 40 new research papers and over 500 accompanying blog posts, podcasts, testimony, and newsletters every year

    • Supervise and support the GS Communications Manager and blog editors to ensure GS research products are developed and produced in line with Brookings standards for quality and independence, including overseeing and enforcing Brookings quality review guidelines for all GS publications

    • Oversee the work of the GS Communications Manager to prepare digital publications for production (perform or approve copyedits, ensure necessary approvals, and arrange for formatting and publication)

    • Work with research staff to create blog posts and other commentary to maximize the impact and reach of their research with multiple audiences

    • Direct the production of digital marketing assets for email, social media, and the website

    • Collaborate with COMM and other GS and Brookings staff to create cross-organizational publications, such as the Brookings Annual Report

  • Events, Congressional Outreach, and Media Relations (15%)

    • Oversee the strategy, development, and execution of, on average, 50 public events and forums every year; Work with GS Events Manager to maintain GS’ events calendar

    • Supervise and support the GS’ Media Relations Manager and Events Manager to ensure events are organized and promoted effectively and in line with Brookings quality standards

    • Identify opportunities to keep policy agenda priorities in the news, on Capitol Hill, and in the executive branch, and working with COMM’s External Relations team, establish GS scholars as key resources for reporters, policymakers, and thought leaders

    • Conduct regular assessments of ongoing work in GS centers and projects to identify event and media opportunities. Monitor breaking news and position scholars to comment

    • Work one-on-one with GS researchers to develop, reach, and monitor their media goals; Oversee the tracking and analysis of media mentions and monitor growth over time

    • Advise GS researchers and staff on media relations interviews, including interview prep and helping to grow relationships between reporters and researchers

    • Supervise and support the GS Events Manager to organize major public events, including identifying speakers and topics; coordinating panels and participants; drafting correspondence and event announcements; Work with COMM to identify and engage media interest

    • Develop and work with the GS Media Relations Manager to implement robust media strategies for high profile events and research publications

    • Work with GS communications team to oversee drafts and edits of event announcements, media memos, pitch letters, fact sheets and other press materials to ensure quality and policy impact; reach out proactively to target media

    • Work with GS Scholars and Media Relations Manager to identify, draft, edit, and place op-eds

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree required

    • Minimum eight years of professional experience in communications and/or media relations required, with at least two years of supervisory experience

      • Non-profit, government, and/or policy experience preferable

    • A background in communications strategy and agenda-setting as well as writing and editorial experience, including familiarity with various modes of content management and publication production (print/HTML), is required

    • Experience leading strategy and execution of events required

    • Ability to speak knowledgeably and comfortably about public policy research and research findings to news media, key and high-level partners including US state, local and federal policy makers, international stakeholders and news media, and broad general audiences in the US and abroad

    • Experience with digital marketing preferred, including content development, email, and social media

    • Strong interest and background in political science, domestic policy, American political institutions and processes, and good governance issues preferred and highly desired

    • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

  • Knowledge & Skills

    • Entrepreneurial and collaborative attitude required

    • Exemplary organizational ability, with robust initiative and strong interpersonal and networking skills, discretion, and mature judgment

    • The ability to work independently and lead a small, dynamic team in a fast-paced environment is essential

    • Must be able to work within context of larger institution, coordinating communications efforts

    • Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

    • Strong writing and editing skills;

      • Must be able to simplify and synthesize complex issues and text and provide guidance to others

    • Understanding and accurately summarizing public policy research, determining newsworthiness of key research; tracking and responding to broad trends in media coverage is necessary

    • Must have strong familiarity with media outlets and strategies;

      • Excellent news judgment and experience proactively pitching timely stories and op-eds

    • Must have a high degree of familiarity with the latest digital communications technology and effective digital communications strategies

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Director of Gov. & PA

  • Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to develop & implement strategies that disseminate Brookings research to policymakers

  • Cultivates relationships with government officials, stakeholders, and media to enhance Brookings' influence and impact

  • Oversees team operations, provides strategic guidance to colleagues, and contributes to the development of cross-functional Comms. strategies


About the Company

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

About the Job

The Director of Government and Public Affairs plays a pivotal role in facilitating the Institution's engagement with policymakers and decisionmakers in the public, private, and civic sectors through data-informed decision making and strategic leadership. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Director will foster productive relationships between Brookings and government bodies and stakeholders in all sectors. Additionally, the Director will develop strategies for measuring and tracking impact.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy Development and Execution (65%)

    • Collaborate with Central Communications and Program Communications team members to develop strategies to reach key stakeholders with Brookings broadly disseminated work, including policymakers, industry leaders, and decisionmakers, including events, briefings, testimony, interviews, digital communications, collateral, etc.

    • Serve as a trusted liaison between Brookings and government stakeholders at all levels, broadly disseminating Brookings’ evidence-based work to inform solutions to pressing policy challenges

    • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on engagement opportunities and brand management within governmental and other external spheres

    • Identify and develop relationships with points of contact in the Washington D.C. public policy community, including the White House, U.S. Congress, Executive Branch Agencies, state and local associations, think tanks, trade associations, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders

    • Work with internal, cross-functional teams to integrate public affairs priorities and audience insights into overall organizational objectives

    • Collaborate with Brookings scholars and research programs communications staff to support the broad dissemination of their research and recommendations effectively contributing to public discourse

    • Guide optimization of audience outreach strategies across all channels, including digital and multimedia

  • Research & Analytics Leadership (20%)

    • Develop frameworks measuring impact of public affairs work

    • Collaborate with various teams to help them understand and identify their target audiences and the most effective ways to connect with them

    • Oversee the coordination and tracking of official testimony

    • Integrate insights gained from monitoring policy developments at global, national, and subnational levels into strategy

    • Identify emerging opportunities and platforms for engagement with key audiences, particularly decisionmakers

  • Team Management & Internal Support Strategies (15%)

    • Collaborate with peer directors across Communications and Public Affairs to ensure cohesive strategy implementation to ensure communications work is high-impact internally and externally

    • Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities to promote and broadly disseminate Brookings work to stakeholders via various channels such as written materials, print collateral, presentations, partnerships, digital and multimedia media, etc.

    • Serve as an internal consultant to subject matter experts on public affairs and audience engagement strategies

    • Establish team processes and workflows

    • Mentor a cross-functional team

    • Actively contribute to internal team and/or organizational work that shapes our systems and our culture

    • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Public Policy, Law, Communications, Marketing, or a related field

    • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive work experience in government affairs, public policy, audience strategy, communications, or public affairs

    • Proven experience in engaging with government bodies and officials, with a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal level;

      • additional experience at the local, state, and/or international levels is strongly preferred

    • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans to engage with policymakers and other key stakeholders

    • Experience providing guidance and support to scholars, nonprofit staff, and/or leadership in their interactions with public officials

    • Strong track record of using data and research to drive strategic decisions and measure impact, including in policy or advocacy environments

    • Substantial experience in developing and executing multi-channel engagement strategies

    • Proven ability to translate complex research into actionable insights and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

    • Background in digital strategy and familiarity with contemporary marketing and analytics tools is a plus

    • Minimum of 3 years of management experience leading cross-functional teams

    • Brookings policy prohibits lobbying in the course of Brookings activities and this position will not be expected or permitted to engage in lobbying activities

    • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

  • Knowledge & Skills

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to tailor messages to a diverse audience and translate complex data and research into compelling insights

    • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across policy, government, and research communities

    • Strategic mindset with track record of developing engagement strategies that drive measurable results

    • Experience working in policy or advocacy environments with understanding of legislative and regulatory processes

    • Analytical skills to assess the potential impact of legislative and regulatory developments on the institution's mission and research areas

    • Proficient in analytics platforms, CRM systems, and audience research tools

    • Detail-oriented project manager capable of leading multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

    • Collaborative leader with proven ability to work across teams and guide cross-functional projects

    • Strong understanding of policy landscape and stakeholder ecosystem

    • Commitment to nonpartisanship, scholar independence, civil debate, and inclusive policymaking

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Director of Transportation

  • Oversees the planning, development, and operation of transportation systems, ensuring safety, sustainability, and equity for all residents

  • Promotes the use of walking, biking, and public transit through policy development, funding strategies, and regional partnerships

  • Represents the City in transportation planning efforts, advises policymakers, and engages the public in decision-making processes


About the Company

The City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and of course great transit work together to help meet Madison’s vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.

About the Job

As head of the City of Madison's Department of Transportation, the Director will have a unique opportunity to shape transportation planning, policy and implementation for Madison, a growing mid-size City with a unique and high quality of life. The Department includes the Traffic Engineering Division, the Transit Division and the Parking Division.

This work is characterized by considerable independent judgment and discretion in leading, managing, planning, coordinating and implementing diverse programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Mayor, and within public policy parameters. Employment will be subject to a five (5) year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the Traffic Engineering, Parking, and Transit Divisions of the Department of Transportation

  • Develop and administer the Department's annual budget, work plan and resources in an effective and efficient manner

  • Build and maintain an effective team, and develop, mentor, and motivate staff members

  • Provide professional development opportunities for all staff to successfully innovate and implement best practices to serve the evolving needs of residents

  • Develop an inclusive, diverse, high performing, service-focused and team-oriented departmental culture

  • Establish and monitor annual performance objectives with Division Directors and establish annual objectives for the Department with the Mayor

  • Demonstrate commitment and leadership for the City's racial equity and social justice and sustainability initiatives

  • Serve on the Mayor's Management Team and related interdepartmental committees

  • Serve as project manager for special projects at the direction of the Mayor

  • Consult with the City Attorney on legal matters

Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial experience in directing staff and programs for a local governmental unit, primarily engaged in complex urban transportation planning and studies, services, programs and/or implementation

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban, Regional or Transportation Planning, Traffic or Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related field

    • Master's degree in Urban, Regional or Transportation Planning, Traffic or Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the above experience

  • Preference for practical and current experience with emerging transportation principles, including but not limited to safe systems approaches, complete streets, carbon reduction strategies, all ages and abilities transportation, transit planning, and active transportation

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Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Dir., Strategic Initiatives (ESG)

  • Develops the Org's ESG reporting strategy, ensuring alignment with investor expectations and global frameworks

  • Engages with investors, stakeholders, and industry groups to advance the Org's ESG leadership and shape the future of ESG reporting & disclosure

  • Improves the Org's performance on key ESG assessments by identifying opportunities to enhance company practices & policies


About the Company

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.

About the Job

Walmart seeks to lead on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) practices, disclosures, and outcomes, building a stronger and more resilient business, creating shared value, and fostering trust. The Director Strategic Initiatives—Corporate Affairs (ESG Reporting & Engagement) is responsible for leading all aspects of Walmart’s ESG reporting, disclosure, and external engagement. This includes creating reporting and engagement strategies; leading the process of preparing compelling, reliable, and decision-useful disclosures for investors and other stakeholders; building corresponding institutional capability across the enterprise; and helping to advance the field of ESG externally with respect to ESG reporting and disclosures.

Top candidates will be familiar with ESG and non-financial reporting frameworks, including ISSB, SASB, TCFD, TNFD, and GRI; have engaged with major ESG/sustainability surveys, raters, and benchmarking organizations including MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, CDP, S&P, etc.; and have experience engaging with institutional investors and stakeholders on ESG issues.

Responsibilities

  • Strengthening Walmart’s standing with investors and other stakeholders by developing and leading Walmart’s ESG reporting and engagement strategy. Elevate Walmart's shared value leadership on relevant ESG topics through strong disclosure and engagement. Create reporting and engagement strategies accounting for Walmart’s ESG thesis; investor expectations; disclosure standards/frameworks; and key ESG ratings, surveys, and benchmarks. This includes annual & long-range reporting and external disclosure strategy—what to report, to whom, and through what channels—partnering with Investor Relations, Legal, Communications, and ESG issue leads

  • Improving Walmart’s performance on priority external ESG assessments. Set priorities for engaging in external ESG assessments; understand Walmart’s current performance on priority assessments; identify opportunities to improve performance with respect to company practices, policies, and disclosure. Understand trends in ESG disclosures and implications for Walmart ESG disclosures

  • Coordinating enterprise-wide ESG reporting and disclosures, ensuring corporate-level reporting (e.g., SEC and state-level reporting) and market-level reporting are consistent. Partner with segment and international market ESG, sustainability, controllership, legal, compliance, and other teams to develop a seamless approach

  • Shaping Walmart’s ESG communications to improve investor and other stakeholder understanding of Walmart’s ESG policies, practices, and performance. Oversee development of annual ESG reporting, ESG issue briefs, priority ESG surveys, ratings responses, investor ESG inquiries, investor-focused publications/materials (annual investor meeting, shareholders meeting, earnings releases) regarding priority ESG issues, and Walmart shared value narratives. This includes proactive & responsive strategy and leadership in investor, survey/benchmark, rater, and ESG stakeholder engagement, partnering with Investor Relations

  • Helping advance the ESG disclosure and assessment sector, including advocating for ESG frameworks, standards, and assessments that foster long-termism, creation of shared value (“stakeholder capitalism”), and the transformation of societal systems for social and environmental sustainability. Monitor regulatory landscape and standard-setting (e.g., ISSB) processes and shape frameworks, standards, ratings, and regulation on ESG performance and disclosure. Identify and speak at external ESG events to highlight Walmart’s shared value strategy as well as share perspectives on best-practice ESG measurement

  • Managing multiple large, complex projects, processes, and programs that include dependencies across multiple groups, including internal and external stakeholders to identify goals, success criteria assumptions, and risks; forecasting internal and external resources (for example, legal, finance, partners) based on projects and strategic goals; anticipating and ensuring resolution of complex and critical issues; monitoring progress as compared to plan; tracking expenditures and budgets; overseeing development of implementation materials; and ensuring alignment with similar company-wide initiatives to leverage or report out on. This includes overall process oversight for major disclosure projects (e.g., ESG reporting, CDP)

  • Driving the execution of multiple business plans and projects by providing overall direction through analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning

  • Developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging capabilities of new and existing talent

  • Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy

  • Developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas

  • Serving as corporate spokesperson for strategic initiatives by developing and delivering messaging; participating in interviews with national and local media outlets; and presenting at conferences and speaking events

  • Overseeing and driving the development of innovative global strategic initiatives by engaging senior leadership to build support and policy for desired outcomes (for example, financial, social, environmental)

  • Overseeing the implementation of Walmart's strategic initiatives by directing collaboration between company business owners, suppliers, and external influencers; and ensuring Walmart's reputation and advocacy goals are enhanced and fulfilled through company strategic initiatives efforts

  • Ensuring the integration of strategic initiatives into cross-functional business plans, objectives, and overall business strategy by educating stakeholders on the long-term benefits of the initiatives; and ensuring alignment between corporate and business unit goals

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 5 years’ experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations

      • OR 7 years’ experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master's degree in International Business or related area

    • Experience managing strategic initiatives and project teams in a matrix environment

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Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Director, Global Comms.

  • Develops comprehensive media & digital strategies to enhance the company's reputation and drive positive public perception

  • Drives community outreach, builds partnerships, and supports initiatives that create shared value

  • Provides expert Comms guidance to senior leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging


About the Company

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.

About the Job

Walmart is seeking a highly skilled communications professional with experience in large organizations to drive momentous change and impact. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive media and digital strategies to enhance the company's reputation. This role involves serving as a high-level spokesperson, managing public opinion, fostering media relationships, and ensuring sensitive and impactful messages are communicated effectively. Additionally, this person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent communication and provide strategic expertise and public relations counsel to senior management.

In this role, the selected candidate will engage in community and stakeholder outreach, build internal and external partnerships to drive business goals, sponsor key community initiatives, and support associate involvement. They will develop strategic communications plans and implement shared value strategies that align with our corporate values. The position will support Walmart’s Global Responsibility efforts across sustainability, philanthropy, energy, community, and opportunity. The candidate will monitor and measure media and digital strategies, identify public relations opportunities and threats, and evaluate the effectiveness of media relations efforts.

By influencing the overall communications strategy, facilitating continuity of messaging, and developing relationships with journalists and bloggers, this role will enhance the reputation of our business units and ensure our corporate messaging is on target. They will provide strategic expertise to senior management, collaborate with key stakeholders, and drive collaboration across the business to deliver coordinated and impactful communication strategies.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Creating Shared Value:

    • Support Walmart’s mission to create opportunities for people to live better by providing access to healthier food, creating economic opportunities, and promoting sustainability

    • Engage in initiatives that strive to make a positive impact on communities, including supporting local farmers, reducing waste, and driving environmental sustainability efforts

    • Play a pivotal role in community outreach by sponsoring key community initiatives and supporting associate involvement

    • Enhance philanthropic support efforts, focusing on initiatives that align with Walmart’s purpose and values

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field and 5 years’ experience in public relations, communications or relevant area

      • OR 7 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or relevant area

    • 2 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working in Government Relations, Media Relations, and/or the Retail Industry

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Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Director, Learning & Dev.

  • Executes a global assessment strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on skills-based talent identification

  • Leverages data analytics to generate insights into key talent, measures assessment impact, and identifies high-potential individuals across the Org

  • Leads a team of SMEs to support assessment initiatives, conducts research, and partners with stakeholders to drive successful implementation


About the Company

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.

About the Job

Reporting to the VP of Talent Management within the Global Talent & Learning (GTL) CoE, the Senior Director of Assessment will be accountable for developing and driving a multi-year, global enterprise-wide assessment strategy that is aligned with the Global People and enterprise objectives. This leader will be tasked with transforming Walmart’s assessment strategy which covers our frontline through Campus executive populations, with the aim of leveraging objective insights to drive a high-performance culture and to strengthen leadership bench across the organization.

Specifically, this leader will be responsible for connecting our skills-based philosophy and practices across our selection and development assessment solutions and expanding assessment usage into new businesses and markets. Additionally, they will be responsible for driving data analytic research which yields end-to-end insights on key talent across the organization and identifying new approaches to high potential measurement for key roles across the company. This individual will collaborate closely with GTL leadership, Chief People Officers and their teams, Product and Technology, as well as the business to align strategies.

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Director of Assessment is expected to:

    • Be responsible and accountable for designing an integrated assessment strategy across our business segments, delivering initiatives that help to reinforce a high-performing culture and to build strong leadership bench across the organization

    • Be a thought partner to segment CPOs and their teams on how assessments can help in solving most pressing business and talent challenges; be accountable for driving talent KPIs across the organization, including retention, customer/member NPS, and other facility metrics

    • Lead a team of SMEs to support a skills-first workstream, particularly in the areas of job profiling (analysis), and measuring and validating skills

    • Serve as thought leader, and present externally on how Walmart is measuring skills to create opportunities for our associates

    • Continue driving research and narrative on the ROI and impact of assessments across the enterprise

    • Partner closely with the Chief Talent Officer, Chief People Officers, and their teams to prepare for EC Talent Reviews, Board Meetings, and other executive forums where key talent data (assessment) is discussed

    • Lead a team to help in expanding assessments to International markets where assessment is currently not being used

    • Work closely with Legal to protect the company from risk

    • Partner with other leaders on Talent Management team to help administer 360 surveys and other developmental assessments as follow-up actions from Talent Reviews

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning, or related field and 6 years’ experience in training development, project management, workforce development, or related area

      • OR 8 years’ experience in training development, project management, workforce development, or related area

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Fifteen+ years of experience in an Assessment and/or Talent Management role, designing and delivering solutions for first-time leaders through executive levels, preferably within a complex, global environment

    • Strategic talent acumen as it relates to driving high performance, and identifying and accelerating employee growth

    • Strong communication and influence skills with proven ability to persuade skeptical stakeholders

    • Very strong analytical and research background with deep knowledge of statistical models and tools (e.g., Python, R); ability to connect data insights to recommendations/solutions

    • A proven track record of successfully working as a business partner with a senior management team, building trusting and effective relationships with leaders across the enterprise

    • Experience managing and developing a team, implementing programs that attract and develop talent and organizational capabilities

    • Demonstrated commitment to advancing a culture of belonging

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

Exp. VP, People Analytics (HCG)

  • Develops an HR analytics strategy, guides People Analytics team, and collaborates with business leaders to design solutions

  • Drives data-driven decision making and delivery of data visualizations & reports, ensuring effective communication of insights

  • Builds a data-centric culture, evaluates new technologies, and promotes data literacy across the Org


About the Company

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About the Job

Evercore seeks to hire a People Analytics Vice President located in New York, NY. This individual will lead strategic workforce analytics initiatives, transform people data into actionable insights, and support evidence-based decision-making, playing a key role in aligning data analytics with business objectives and driving a data-centric approach across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Partnering with HCG leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive HR analytics strategy aligned with the firm’s goals

    • Providing thought leadership and strategic direction to the development of the firm’s People Analytics team

    • Collaborating with business leadership to identify data needs and design analytics solutions to address talent challenges

    • Managing the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of data visualizations and reports to communicate information and insights effectively, from requirements gathering to quality assurance

    • Establishing and enhancing foundation processes, tools, and systems to support the scalability and efficiency of People Analytics

    • Leading the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge human capital technologies and analytics tools

    • Working across teams to ensure alignment between data analytics efforts and organizational priorities

    • In partnership with our IT organization, ensuring data infrastructure supports scalable and secure analytics capabilities

    • Championing data integrity, accuracy, and security throughout the analytics lifecycle

    • Promoting data literacy and education across HCG and the entire firm

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or a related field

  • Strong understanding of HR metrics and key performance indicators

  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions

  • Experience building reports directly in an HRIS system using calculated fields, worklets, dashboards, and composite reports

  • Experience with Workday and PowerBI is preferred

  • Familiarity with financial services industry trends and workforce challenges is preferred

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

Exp. VP, Corporate Events

  • Develops and implements event strategies aligned with business goals

  • Delivers exceptional client experiences by planning and hosting high-profile events that reflect the company's brand

  • Manages event logistics & operations and oversees event planning, vendor relationships, and budget management


About the Company

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About the Job

Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President/Director to join our Corporate Events Team. In this role, the person will work with a team of Corporate Events professionals to deliver exceptional experiences to our employees and clients. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex event logistics, ensuring flawless execution and delivering a superior level of client service.

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including employee engagement initiatives and client-focused events

    • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand objectives and tailor events accordingly

    • Plan and host high-profile, client-facing events, ensuring an exceptional experience that reflects the company’s brand and values

    • Build and maintain relationships with key internal clients, understanding their needs to enhance event personalization and impact

    • Organize and execute internal events, including leadership retreats, training programs, employee recognition events, and team-building activities

    • Foster a strong company culture through engaging and innovative event experiences for employees

    • Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues and service providers to optimize value and ensure budget adherance

    • Ensure that local office social events and off-sites are compliant with firm-wide standards and policies

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong team-based attitude and work ethic

  • They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn

  • Bachelor’s degree;

    • professional certifications in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP, etc.) are a plus

  • 8–12 years of experience in event management, preferably within the financial services or professional services industry

  • Proven track record in planning and executing high-profile client events and internal corporate initiatives

  • Client-first mindset with a commitment to delivering superior service

  • Expertise in managing complex event logistics, including hybrid and virtual formats

  • Strong understanding of client relationship management and a high commitment to exceptional client service

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives, clients, and vendors

  • Proficiency in event management tools and platforms and familiarity with CRM systems

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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

Director, Corporate Events

  • Develops and implements event strategies aligned with business goals

  • Delivers exceptional client experiences by planning and hosting high-profile events that reflect the company's brand

  • Manages event logistics & operations and oversees event planning, vendor relationships, and budget management


About the Company

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About the Job

Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President/Director to join our Corporate Events Team. In this role, the person will work with a team of Corporate Events professionals to deliver exceptional experiences to our employees and clients. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex event logistics, ensuring flawless execution and delivering a superior level of client service.

Responsibilities

  • The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including employee engagement initiatives and client-focused events

    • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand objectives and tailor events accordingly

    • Plan and host high-profile, client-facing events, ensuring an exceptional experience that reflects the company’s brand and values

    • Build and maintain relationships with key internal clients, understanding their needs to enhance event personalization and impact

    • Organize and execute internal events, including leadership retreats, training programs, employee recognition events, and team-building activities

    • Foster a strong company culture through engaging and innovative event experiences for employees

    • Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues and service providers to optimize value and ensure budget adherance

    • Ensure that local office social events and off-sites are compliant with firm-wide standards and policies

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong team-based attitude and work ethic

  • They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn

  • Bachelor’s degree;

    • professional certifications in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP, etc.) are a plus

  • 8–12 years of experience in event management, preferably within the financial services or professional services industry

  • Proven track record in planning and executing high-profile client events and internal corporate initiatives

  • Client-first mindset with a commitment to delivering superior service

  • Expertise in managing complex event logistics, including hybrid and virtual formats

  • Strong understanding of client relationship management and a high commitment to exceptional client service

  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives, clients, and vendors

  • Proficiency in event management tools and platforms and familiarity with CRM systems

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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

VP, Corporate Access (ISI)

  • Manages events for assigned sectors, collaborates with research analysts, and monitors event schedules

  • Establishes strong relationships with corporate IR officers and interacts with Sales to ensure client communication

  • Assists with conference management, manages reverse inquiries, and stays abreast of industry developments


About the Company

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. It is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders—including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructuring, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public & private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

About the Job

Evercore is looking to hire an Associate or Vice President level employee to join the Corporate Access team in our Equities business. The ideal candidate has either previously worked in a Corporate Access role/capacity at another sell-side firm, and/or has experience in the financial services sector. Additionally, an applicant should be driven to grow Evercore ISI’s Corporate Access product via a consultative approach to multiple types of client-facing activities. Daily responsibilities will be assigned according to the ideal candidate’s background/experience. Position is based in New York.

Responsibilities

  • This role’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Develop and manage various Corporate Access events for assigned sectors

    • Collaborate closely with sector research analyst(s) to create a corporate access business pipeline for analyst and sector

    • Monitor NDR and various event schedules to ensure they are assembled appropriately and all information has been disseminated to all relevant parties

    • Run client consumption reports out of the CRM and interact with Evercore ISI’s Client Strategy team on productivity metrics

    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with Corporate Investor Relations officers

    • Interact with sales to ensure that important firm clients are receiving communications about both the overall calendar and specific events

    • Assist in managing conferences across multiple sectors

    • Provide back up to team members on various events, tasks and inbound requests

    • Manage reverse inquiries from corporate and investor clients

    • Stray abreast of new developments affecting internal and external systems (corporate access/conference vendors, corporate access aggregation platforms, etc.)

    • Work with sector research analyst(s), the client strategy team and Marketing Senior Coordinator Analyst to set/execute analyst marketing schedules from a short-term and longer-term perspective

Qualifications

  • Team player attitude and willingness to assist on all events as needed

  • Strong public speaking capabilities

  • Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

  • Excellent organizational skills;

    • must be able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple events and responsibilities at any given time

  • Excellent communication skills;

    • timely responses to all emails is required

  • Ability to maneuver effectively while working with various constituents internally and externally (sales/trading/research/banking/corporate managements)

  • Ability to see the “bigger picture” of where each corporate access event builds upon the rest of the product effort

  • Robust experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Working knowledge of Ipreo (BDAdvanced/iPlanner) and MeetMax is a plus

  • Experience working at a sell side public investment bank is a plus

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Director of Major Gifts

  • Supports CEO in building relationships with high-value donors and prospects

  • Oversees stewardship activities, implements mid-level donor programs, and identifies new giving opportunities

  • Supervises staff, manages donor data, and supports the development of fundraising materials and events


About the Company

PFLAG National is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their families, and allies. PFLAG National has more than 325,000 members and supporters and over 400 chapters in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by the PFLAG National staff, Board of Directors, and Regional Directors Council.

About the Job

The Director of Major Gifts is a newly created position that will manage the major donor ($1,000+), mid-level donor ($250-999), and planned giving programs. This position will build the structure to grow the major gifts pipeline, manage a portfolio of prospects with high gift capacity, and ensure that major, mid-level, and planned giving donor experience results in renewed and increased donations. The Director of Major Gifts will report to the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Partnerships, and supervise the Development Coordinator.

Responsibilities

  • The Director will have duties and responsibilities crossing many functions

  • Below is an outline of those duties:

    • Support the CEO and the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Partnerships in cultivating the organization’s most significant individual donors and prospects

    • Drive the CEO and other Leadership members’ schedules for donor meetings

    • Solicit gifts of $1,000+ to reach individual giving goals

      • Create individual goals for each prospect in the portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and an understanding of the prospect’s capacity and interests

    • Establish and manage mid-level ($250-999) donor program with the goal of upgrading mid-level donors to major donors

    • Identify and qualify new individual prospects through collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors

    • Oversee stewardship of a high-quality donor experience through developing individual relationships, correspondence, mailings, acknowledgments, and other meaningful opportunities to engage with the organization

    • In collaboration with the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Partnerships, support the direct-mail and digital fundraising programs to increase mid-level and major donors

    • Supervise the Development Coordinator, providing day-to-day management and driving their work plan toward growing revenue

    • Refine and enhance the major/mid-level/planned giving program in support of the strategic plan and organizational expansion

    • Plan major donor events in key cities including identifying hosts and host committee members, and working with the Communications department to write/deliver speeches and develop talking points for the CEO, Board Members, and other notable speakers (i.e., “the pitch”)

    • Maintains donor and prospect records in both electronic and paper form

    • Produces fundraising progress reports for the VP of Development & Philanthropic Partnerships, CEO, and Board of Directors as needed

    • Other tasks as assigned to support the department and grow revenue

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience or a combination of both

  • 5+ years of professional history as a frontline fundraiser with a focus on individual donors and major gifts

  • Thorough understanding of nonprofit fundraising and experience as a member or leader of a nonprofit development team

  • Proven track record of stewarding and closing five-figure and up gifts

  • Knowledge of donor/CRM databases; Salesforce and/or Salsa Engage highly preferred

  • Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) practices, and civil rights as a whole

  • Enthusiastic support of PFLAG’s strategic vision, mission, and goals

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills

    • Effective communicator both in person and over the phone/teleconference

  • Must be able and willing to travel as needed

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Asst. Director, Business Services

  • Contributes to executive leadership, manage sagency resources, and ensures operational efficiency

  • Supervises Financial Services, HR, Physical Plant Operations, and Information Services, ensuring their effective functioning

  • Collaborates with other agencies and stakeholders to enhance agency operations


About the Company

The mission of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth in custody accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. We accomplish this mission by providing or contracting for evidence-based and research-informed treatment, classroom education, vocational education, and opportunities for community engagement. We oversee the care and custody of youth ages 12 through 24 who commit crimes prior to their 18th birthday. We exercise legal and physical custody of youth committed to OYA by juvenile courts, and physical custody of youth who have been sentenced in adult courts and, due to their age, are placed with OYA. To serve youth, we operate 9 close-custody facilities throughout Oregon and oversee a range of community-based probation and parole options that include residential treatment programs and certified foster care homes. In total, we are responsible for the care and custody of approximately 1,600 youth at any given time. Of those youth, approximately 600 live in close-custody facilities, with the remainder located in community-based settings.

About the Job

The Business Services Division, with over 90 staff, is part of Program Support to OYA, which provides both leadership and support to the agency. The Assistant Director for Business Services is a member of the OYA Executive Leadership Team and participates in overall agency strategic planning, goal setting, policy direction, and program management of the organization. The position has primary responsibility for all business services functions of the department.

Business services have both a direct and an indirect relationship to the agency's mission. A few examples include; Physical Plant Operations oversees construction and maintenance of the close custody facilities, ensuring they are safe, secure and supportive of rehabilitation; Information Services is responsible for JJIS, the state's integrated Juvenile Justice Information System; Human Resources leads recruitment efforts and helps managers coach employees to excellence in line with Positive Human Development principles; and Financial Services is responsible for the development and execution of the agency budget, as well as payroll, accounting and contracting for the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Works with other agency leaders to analyze, assess and determine long-term and short-term strategic and tactical plans

  • Participates as active member of Executive Leadership Team

  • Regularly collaborates with other Assistant Directors to manage risk, resolve conflicting objectives and ensure strong cohesion among the agency's leaders

  • Serves as de facto chief administrative officer for agency, integrating disparate business services functions into a cohesive entity to serve the agency and further its mission in most effective and efficient manner feasible

  • Leads Business Services Division (BSD), understanding each line of business and providing value-added consultation and direction to CIO, CFO, and other high-level managers within BSD

  • Brokers and resolves conflicting perspectives within BSD and within the agency as a whole, to best achieve agency mission while managing risk

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of management experience; OR- two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field

  • Strategic vision and pro-active planning skills

  • Ability to lead across all business services areas (Human Resources, Finance, etc.)

  • Ability to quickly problem-solve and remedy concerns that are impacting consumers, youth or staff

  • Displays high integrity including being a model for the team, lives organizational values, sound judgment, dependability and professionalism

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Asst. Director, Facility Services

  • Oversees Oregon's youth correctional facilities, ensuring safe and supportive environments for youth

  • Shapes statewide policies, fosters a culture of equity and inclusion, and guides teams toward organizational goals

  • Provides expert guidance to leadership on youth corrections and public safety issues


About the Company

The mission of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth in custody accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments. We accomplish this mission by providing or contracting for evidence-based and research-informed treatment, classroom education, vocational education, and opportunities for community engagement. We oversee the care and custody of youth ages 12 through 24 who commit crimes prior to their 18th birthday. We exercise legal and physical custody of youth committed to OYA by juvenile courts, and physical custody of youth who have been sentenced in adult courts and, due to their age, are placed with OYA. To serve youth, we operate 9 close-custody facilities throughout Oregon and oversee a range of community-based probation and parole options that include residential treatment programs and certified foster care homes. In total, we are responsible for the care and custody of approximately 1,600 youth at any given time. Of those youth, approximately 600 live in close-custody facilities, with the remainder located in community-based settings.

About the Job

This executive-level role is critical in overseeing Oregon’s youth correctional and transitional facilities, shaping statewide policies, and driving the mission of transforming young lives. As a key member of OYA’s Executive Leadership Team, you will lead over 600 staff in fostering safe, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed environments that empower youth to build productive, crime-free futures.

Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Director of Facilty Services is responsible for directing and managing the OYA youth correctional facilities statewide, which includes all the Youth Correctional Facilities and transitional camps for the Oregon Youth Authority

  • The Assistant Director of Facility Services serves as the Chief Policy & Program Advisor to the OYA Director, Governor’s Office, legislature, state and federal agencies, community, and the public on matters and issues impacting youth correctional systems, and public safety policies

  • The position is key to providing consistent and uniform short-and long-range policy planning, as well as strategic development and analysis that carry statewide programmatic and public policy impact on youth correctional systems in Oregon

  • This position provides leadership in the development and administration of a statewide custody service delivery system for OYA; provide vision to staff, development of a positive work culture embracing OYA mission, values, objectives, and direction of the Director

  • This position is responsible and accountable for insuring the agency’s polices, procedures, and protocols that implement the mission of public safety be carried out in OYA facilities statewide

  • As a member of OYA’s Executive Leadership Team, this position develops and implements agency long-range strategic planning, operational goals and objectives, and public policy

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of management experience; OR- four years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field

  • Experience and passion for youth serving systems

    • Ability to make difficult decisions and thoughtfully communicate them

  • Experience and knowledge in change management

  • Displays high integrity including being a model for the team, lives organizational values

  • Sound judgment, dependability and professionalism

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Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn Walmart, Bentonville, On-site, Director & above Andrew DeZarn

Talent Acquisition Dir., Military

  • Attracts high-quality military talent by building strong relationships and developing effective talent pipelines

  • Sets and tracks hiring goals, collaborates with stakeholders, and recommends strategies to improve efficiency

  • Translates military skills into relevant civilian roles within the Organization


About the Company

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.

About the Job

Walmart is seeking a dynamic Director, Talent Acquisition - Military Talent Pipelines responsible for attracting top Military Talent (MT) to our organization. This role is crucial in enabling our delivery teams by connecting them with scalable partnerships and talent pipelines to meet business hiring needs. Additionally, the MT Talent Director will collaborate with recruiting and Skills+ teams to translate military skills into the Walmart job ecosystem and ensure recruiter awareness.

Responsibilities

  • Attraction

    • Attract Top MT: Identify and attract the best military talent to Walmart

    • Enable Delivery Teams: Connect delivery teams with scalable partnerships and talent pipelines

    • Skills Translation: Work with recruiting and Skills+ teams to translate military skills to the Walmart job ecosystem

  • MT Hiring Metrics/Goals

    • Set Hiring Goals: Establish talent acquisition-wide hiring goals and monitor progress

    • Progress Reporting: Socialize goals and report progress to key stakeholders, including TA partners, business leaders, and HR leaders

    • Strategic Recommendations: Recommend strategies to achieve goals and corrective actions when goals are not on track

  • Stakeholder Management

    • Exemplary Stakeholder Management: Collaborate across the enterprise with communications, public affairs, government affairs, talent management, and skills/L&D program owners

    • Community Relationship: Own relationships within the external military talent community and associate partnerships

    • Event Participation: Ensure Walmart's presence at important events to hire at scale and build our brand within the military community

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in talent acquisition, particularly within the military talent ecosystem

  • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple functional areas

  • Ability to set and achieve hiring goals, with a strategic mindset to recommend solutions

  • Excellent communication skills to report progress and collaborate with various teams

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Dir., Child & Family Servs. (CFSA)

  • Oversee and manage Department operations, including policy development and program implementation

  • Ensure the well-being of children in the agency's care through various programs and services

  • Establish and implement effective management systems to promote accountability and efficiency


About the Company

The Bowser Administration seeks qualified candidates to serve as the next Director of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), the city’s public child welfare agency serving 2,600 children and youth and their families.Through fifteen years of aggressive child welfare reform accomplished through emphasizing prevention by addressing upstream factors and family wellness, CFSA has become a respected agency that routinely uses nationally recognized best practices to protect children and strengthen families while continuing to work toward higher levels of performance.

About the Job

The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is the entity responsible for child welfare and child protection in the District of Columbia. Neglected and abused children and their families and those at risk of child maltreatment receive services from CFSA. The position of Director, Child and Family Services Agency is established in accordance with the "Child and Family Services Agency Establishment Amendment Act of 2000", D.C. law 13-277, which establishes the Child and Family Services Agency as a cabinet level agency and transfers to Child and Family Services Agency the power to conduct social service investigations of alleged child abuse and neglect cases.

The Director provides leadership and direction in the execution of the agency's programs, in deciding policies, and in planning and executing the development of programs within the framework of general policy determinations of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and the D.C. Council.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate Department operations

  • Develop policies and procedures for the Department mandated by law, to ensure efficient operations of the Department, and to implement directives from the Mayor

  • Set and review Department performance and effectiveness, and formulate programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies or expand successes

  • Develop policies to assure the well-being of children in the care of the agency

  • Manage a portfolio of programs to ensure the families and children live together safely in strong communities, the agency has focused on a full continuum of services including community-based prevention strategies, prevention of out-of-home placements, kinship care, foster care, and therapeutic group homes, adoptions and post-adoption services; are provided through the agency directly and through a wide range of Community partners and Service providers

  • Organize planning, developing, coordinating and implementing an effective child well-being program for the children and youth of the District of Columbia

  • Manage day-to-day basis with the coordination and general review, for adherence to prescribed policy and procedures, of the activities of the Child and Family Services Agency

  • Assures effective management and cost-effective use of resources through the Agency by means of final approval on key policies and decisions (resource allocation, personnel actions, contracts and procurement)

  • Assures accountability for use of resources and for accomplishment of goals and objectives by establishing and implementing management policies, procedures and systems for CFSA programs

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in social services, health care administration, public administration or a closely related field

  • Ten (10) years or more of executive level experience

  • RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

    • There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted Service either:

      • be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment;

      • or become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment

    • The law also requires that Excepted Service employees remain District residents during the duration of the individual’s appointment

    • Failure to remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment

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