VP, Communications

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Ensure enterprise-wide message cohesion and brand consistency

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

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

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

    • Supervise communications departmental and project budgets

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

    • Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills

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

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

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

    • Maintain a strong network of media relationships

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

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

    • Experience supervising executive visible leadership plans and positioning executives

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus

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

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VP, Organizing & Campaigns

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Commitment to the mission of reproductive freedom for everyone

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in the reproductive freedom space and advocacy background

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

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

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Director, State Campaigns

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Serve as organizational spokesperson with the media

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

    • Commitment to the mission of reproductive freedom for everyone

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

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

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

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

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

    • Experience working with or in state legislatures

    • Commitment to forging strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

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

    • Experience in the reproductive freedom space and advocacy background

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

    • Experience creating complex reports reflective of team metrics and goals

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

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Director, CA Campaigns

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Candidates must be located in California

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

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

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

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

    • Significant knowledge and understanding of California political landscape and dynamics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

    • Experience with VAN/Hustle

    • Experience as an on the record spokesperson is a plus

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

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Sr. Leader, Gov. Affairs

  • Leads advisory, government relations, research, and stakeholder engagement work for prominent global clients, ensuring high-quality project management

  • Cultivates and expands client relationships through proactive account management and serves as a key point of contact, delivering exceptional service

  • Develops multifaceted public affairs & advocacy strategies, gathers intelligence, creates client deliverables, and secures new business


About the Company

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

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

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

About the Job

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional with deep experience developing and executing engagement strategies for leading multinational companies with critical interests in Washington D.C.

You will have expertise at the intersection of business, policy and advocacy, including related to issues management, stakeholder engagement, client relationship development and project management. You will be adept at leading high-stakes client projects, managing key relationships with business stakeholders and executives, developing and secure new clients, and supervising and mentor team members.

You will be based in Washington D.C. and bring diverse experience, including time working in a consulting firm and/or in a high-stakes corporate environment where you were responsible for engaging with the House, Senate and/or executive branch.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a wide range of advisory, government relations, research and stakeholder engagement work for our high profile, globally-recognized clients

  • Manage, nurture and grow client relationships including overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and delegating work effectively

  • Provide consistently high levels of client service on a daily basis through proactive account management, serving as one of the key client contacts to successfully maintain and grow client relationships

  • Implement multi-faceted, public affairs and policy advocacy strategies to solve client issues and support their growth priorities 

  • Gather intelligence from firsthand sources and develop insights on issues that are relevant to clients and enable relationship growth

  • Oversee the development of client deliverables in PowerPoint, Word and email, and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Write proposals, lead pitch teams and secure high-value new business that align with APCO’s competencies

  • Establish and maintain APCO’s reputation as a valuable solutions provider and trusted business partner

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

  • At least 15+ years of related experience in public affairs, public policy initiatives and government-focused campaigns and coalitions

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

  • Solid project management experience, including leading big client engagements and overseeing high-functioning project teams

  • Demonstrated success formulating and leading strategic thinking and strategic engagements with diverse business and policy stakeholders

  • Deep experience working in Washington D.C.

  • Professional experience outside the United States is preferred

  • Ability to translate technical policy and regulation for a business audience

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

Sr. Director, Health

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

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

About the Job

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Commissioner of Health

  • Oversees public health clinics & programs, addressing diseases, chronic conditions, and health disparities through prevention, treatment, and outreach

  • Leads public health emergency response, chairs key coalitions, and serves on various boards, shaping health policy and program development

  • Advises the Mayor as a Cabinet member and health expert, collaborating with agencies, testifying on health issues, and acting as spokesperson


About the Company

Baltimore is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 29th-most populous city in the country. It was established by the Constitution of Maryland and is not part of any county; thus, it is the largest independent city in the United States. Baltimore has more public monuments than any other city per capita in the country and is home to some of the earliest National Register historic districts in the nation, including Fell's Point (1969), Federal Hill (1970) and Mount Vernon Place (1971). More than 65,000 properties, or roughly one in three buildings in the city, are listed on the National Register, more than any other city in the nation.

The Baltimore City Health Department is the oldest, continuously-operating health department in the United States, formed in 1793 when the governor appointed the city’s first health officers in response to a yellow fever outbreak in the Fells Point neighborhood. During the more than 220 years since then, we’ve been working to improve the health and well-being of Baltimore residents. We strive to make Baltimore City a city where all residents realize their full health potential.

About the Job

Mayor Brandon Scott and the City of Baltimore seek their next Commissioner of Health. The Commissioner of Health leads the oldest continuously operating health department in the United States and provides essential leadership to make Baltimore a healthier and more equitable city for the benefit of all the city’s residents.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees two public health clinics for the treatment of HIV, Hepatitis C, TB, and other sexually transmitted infections; a diagnostic lab; HIV and STI prevention; immunizations; dental services; and acute and communicable disease monitoring and investigation

  • Serves as incident commander for public health emergencies, including emerging/infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID and MPX

  • Serves as chair of the Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC), a multisector stakeholder group charged with creating the City’s public health agenda

  • Serves as chair of the City’s Child Fatality Review (CFR) team, a multidisciplinary stakeholder group charged with making policy and programmatic recommendations to reduce child fatalities in Baltimore City

  • Serves as ex-officio chair of the board of the local behavioral health authority, Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB)

  • Serves as a member on the board of the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), Family League of Baltimore, Baltimore City Healthy Start, and Baltimore’s Promise, and as part of other advisory boards and commissions including the Postmortem Examiners Commission (PMEC) and Maryland Association of County Health Officers (MACHO)

  • Directs programs aimed at addressing health disparities, improving health outcomes for children, youth, and families, youth violence prevention, environmental health, substance use disorder, school health, and chronic disease prevention

  • Directs programs that deliver services to older adults, their families, and caregivers in the City of Baltimore

  • Plans, develops, and implements public health policies and programs, including the recommendation of new legislation and policy initiatives using a Health in All Policies approach

  • Provides expert testimony and guidance to other agencies, city council, state legislature, and federal delegation on a wide variety of public health issues

  • Serves as lead spokesperson on health issues with news media

  • Serves as a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet and as the lead health adviser to the Mayor

  • Co-chairs the Restitution Advisory Board and plays a central role in the city’s effort to reduce substance abuse and overdose

  • Leads production of a BCHD annual report

  • Serves as primary City liaison with the Maryland Department of Health, representing BCHD and the City

  • Serves as primary liaison with City-based healthcare facilities including hospitals, academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and MCOs

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:

    • Educational requirements include a (1) MD or DO or (2) doctoral public health degree or (3) DRNP degree or (4) Master’s public health combined with a law, business, or nursing degree

      • Equivalent relevant education may be considered

    • A minimum of five years in a senior management role overseeing direct reports is essential, along with exceptional emotional intelligence, strong administrative, delegation, communication, project management, budgeting and grant writing skills

    • Government experience is preferred but not required

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Strong oral and written communication skills along with cultural humility and the ability to navigate complexity are essential

    • Comfort with being highly visible and actively engaging residents and local organizations

    • Experience managing program budgets and grants, leading teams with compassion, and delivering high-level presentations

    • Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically on public health issues

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Sr. Director, Federal Affairs

  • Leads the development and execution of SRP's federal affairs strategy, advocating policy positions before Congress and federal agencies

  • Directs the D.C. office, managing lobbyists and tribal engagement, while collaborating with internal teams to identify and address emerging issues

  • Builds relationships with government officials and industry partners, representing SRP and communicating policy developments to internal stakeholders


About the Company

Salt River Project (SRP) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and energy to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. Our story begins back in 1903, nearly a decade before Arizona officially became a state. As the Valley started to grow, local ranchers and farmers pledged their own land to get Theodore Roosevelt Dam built as a way to tame the raging waters of the Salt River. They formed the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association, the founding group of Salt River Project (SRP). Today, our mission is to serve our customers and communities by providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and energy.

About the Job

The Senior Director, Federal Affairs reports directly to the Associate General Manager & Chief Public Affairs and Corporate Services Executive and is responsible for leading the design, strategy, and development of the federal affairs department. This position will advocate and communicate SRP policy positions on legislative issues pending before the U.S. Congress and at federal agencies. Directs the Washington DC office, which includes the lobbyist work for SRP federal issue portfolio; SRP’s engagement on tribal issues; collaborates with SRP Business Units and executive management to identify and assess emerging federal legislative and regulatory issues that may impact SRP’s electric customers, water shareholders, employees, and elected officials; develop and manage federal governmental affairs strategies and activities to achieve corporate goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the federal affairs strategy in partnership with the AGM/Chief Public Affairs and Corporate Services Executive and senior leadership and internal strategy partners

  • Build and maintain strong relationships and a sophisticated network with relevant government officials, legislative offices, industry partners and thought leaders to influence public discourse in support of company interests

  • Represent the company before the Congress, Federal Administration, state and local governments and other related organizations on issues related to the company's business, advocating outcomes sought by the organization

  • Continue to enhance the company's presence in Washington DC

  • Build strong relationships with internal business leaders, working proactively to keep them well-informed about federal political, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting business activities

  • Develop and manage a team of federal political affairs professionals to strategically deliver results in a compliant way

  • Analyze proposed legislative measures and assess the potential impact on SRP

  • Develop and implement strategy to engage with tribal entities on issues core to SRP’s business functions

  • Summarize policy developments to internal stakeholders and assess impacts on SRP business

  • Facilitate internal processes to assist in monitoring, analyzing, and summarizing federal legislation and policy impacting SRP

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor’s Degree required in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field

      • Master’s degree or advanced degree in law, public policy, or a related discipline is preferred

    • A minimum of 15 years cumulative and progressive professional experience in legislative and/or regulatory bodies at the federal level

    • Previous significant experience on Capitol Hill or relevant administrative agency

    • Demonstrated experience with federal elected officials, political parties, trade associations, and governmental agencies

    • Strong bipartisan network that can be leveraged on behalf of SRP

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Executive Director

  • Leads Portland's economic & urban development agency, overseeing all strategies, programs, and operations to drive economic growth and opportunity

  • Implements the city's economic dev. plan, focusing on job creation, business retention and expansion, and attracting businesses to target industry clusters

  • Directs real estate dev. and tax increment revenue investments to support transformational projects, vibrant districts, and access to financial resources for businesses


About the Company

Prosper Portland is dedicated to creating economic growth and opportunity for Portland based on four cornerstones: propelling inclusive job growth and innovation, promoting equitable wealth creation, fostering a vibrant central city and commercial districts, and connecting Portlanders to high quality jobs in future-ready sectors. To support that work, we seek to maintain an equitable, innovative, financially sustainable agency.

About the Job

The Executive Director, at the direction of the Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners, leads Portland’s economic and urban development agency. This position oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s strategic priorities and stewards the agency’s financial and personnel resources in a manner that reflects the agency’s values, honors the public trust, and leads the agency into the future and the next phase of tax increment investment in the city.

The Executive Director heads the agency and oversees all strategies, programs, and operations, ensuring a results-based view of the impact invested resources. As an unofficial member of the City of Portland’s Community & Economic Development service area leadership team, the Executive Director also serves as the agency ambassador and representative to the public and throughout the world. This position leads Prosper Portland’s Executive Team with thoughtful leadership, an unwavering commitment to closing racial disparities, and works with partners across the agency and throughout the region to support inclusive development and economic growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develops strategies for and oversees the agency’s operations, including programmatic, financial, budgetary, policy, and legal matters that advance the agency’s mission to create economic growth and opportunity

  • Leads implementation of the City’s economic development plan, Advance Portland

  • Provides strategic direction and oversight of economic development functions to drive quality jobcreation, deliver the City’s traded sector business retention, expansion and recruitment activities, and positions the city as a competitive and business location with an emphasis on target industry clusters, inclusive growth, and small business support

  • Provides strategic direction and oversight of real estate development and agency investments of tax increment revenue in order to support: transformational projects, healthy, inclusive, and vibrant districts; access to financial resources for business and property owners; and an innovative, financially sustainable agency

  • Ensures advancement of redevelopment projects, district-scale public-private partnerships, loan and grant programs, asset management, and infrastructure investments to support a thriving city

  • Provides strategic direction and oversight of internal administrative services and operations to support an effective organization through robust policies and procedures; competent fiscal management; budget preparation and oversight; procurement of goods and services; risk management; human resources and labor relations; information technology systems; records management; and related compliance

  • Oversees and supports a diverse, highly motivated, and primarily represented workforce, and an inclusive and collaborative workplace. Leads, empowers, and mentors direct reports; leads agency in a collaborative manner; manages direct reports’ performance; supports staff development across the agency, and unlocks their innovative potential

  • Oversees and implements plan for the long-term future and financial sustainability of the agency. Monitors agency financials, outcomes, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and effective management of resources

  • Directs, leads and accounts for internal and external equity goals; serves as a member and champion of the Prosper Portland’s Equity Council. Cultivates authentic relationships with community members and private sector partners to ensure inclusive and transparent public engagement and access in Prosper Portland’s projects and programs

  • Defines, strengthens, and invests in local and national strategic partnerships that enhance the impact of the agency’s work e.g., city, regional, and state agencies; elected officials; city directors; and business and community associations. Serves as the agency ambassador and represents Prosper Portland on committees, tasks forces, press and public relations matters, at events, and with other organizations

Qualifications

  • Required Qualifications:

    • Ten years of experience in public administration management, public policy, redevelopment, economic development, or equivalent experience

    • A minimum of five years of management experience in a relevant field, including comparable private sector experience

    • Demonstrated success advancing racial equity within community development, public/private partnerships, public policy, or equivalent field

    • Relevant private sector experience preferred

    • Experience raising investment capital preferred

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Director of Policy

  • Implements health policy strategies aligned with the Org's mission, including identifying emerging issues and collaborating on related research & briefings

  • Manages policy projects, provides support to the board, ensures alignment with grantmaking and comms., and supervises vendors

  • Builds and maintains relationships with policymakers, grantees, and stakeholders, collaborating with the grantmaking team and representing the foundation


About the Company

The Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) is a nonpartisan independent foundation created in 1999. The foundation focuses on achieving health equity for people of color by changing the systems that influence people’s ability to be as healthy as possible. Connecticut is the nation’s wealthiest state with some of the best health outcomes in the country. However, not everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest lives, and there are significant racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes in the state.

About the Job

The Connecticut Health Foundation is focused on health equity for people of color, and the policy director is the point person in determining how to best use policy to achieve the foundation’s goals. This individual plays a leading role in building strong relationships with those working on health policy at the state level, including policymakers and advocates, to advance foundation’s strategic goals and policy objectives.

Day-to-day responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring strategy; formulating policy initiatives that advance the foundation’s mission; maintaining strong relationships with policymakers, advocacy grantees, and other constituents; and monitoring and formulating responses to relevant public policy issues.

The director of policy is a member of the program team and collaborates closely with the chief of staff and director of communications and the director of grantmaking to assure that policy activities are coordinated with the communications and research strategy and grantmaking. As a nonpartisan, private foundation, the Connecticut Health Foundation does not lobby and is committed to working with policymakers of all political affiliations.

Responsibilities

  • Health policy strategy development (approximately 40%)

    • Advance the foundation’s mission and strategic plan by developing a public policy and advocacy strategy, including creating and updating the policy agenda

    • Identify and develop strategies to respond to emerging health policy issues that are pertinent to the foundation’s objectives

    • Monitor state and federal health policy activities related to Medicaid, health reform, maternal health, and other issues related to the foundation’s priority areas

    • Collaborate with the communications team on the development and execution of public policy-related research and educational briefings

    • Remain abreast of current research, activities, and assure the foundation is aware of the perspectives of various stakeholders on issues

  • Project management (approximately 35%)

    • Work with the President and CEO, VP of Program, Chief of Staff and the Board of Directors to develop, execute and evaluate the foundation’s policy strategy

    • Provide staff support and leadership to the Board and Public Policy and Communications Committee

    • Work closely with the program team to ensure the foundation’s policy work is closely aligned with grantmaking and communications activities

    • Supervise consultants and vendors to accomplish objectives in a quality and cost-effective manner

    • Manage special projects as assigned, including overseeing foundation events, such as convenings of advocacy grantees

  • Collaboration and building partnerships (approximately 25%)

    • Cultivate strong relationships with government leaders, the health care community, advocates, grantees, and other funders

    • Collaborate with the grantmaking team to provide technical assistance to CT Health grantees and partners

    • Review and provide input on grant proposals, concept papers and reports

    • Organize, facilitate, and attend convenings with colleagues, experts, stakeholders, grantees, and other partners

    • Represent the foundation on advisory committees, steering committees, and working groups, as well as at community and grantee events

    • Present foundation work at professional meetings and in publications, as needed

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience

    • Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and health equity

    • Seven or more years of experience in public policy, advocacy, government, or a related field; background in policy or advocacy desirable

    • Experience working with a broad group of stakeholders, including public officials, health care, public health, nonprofit, advocacy, and funder communities

    • Expertise in health care or public health and an understanding of the changing landscape of Medicaid, health care coverage, and health equity. Connecticut experience is a plus

    • Expertise in building capacity and training partners and grantees in policy and advocacy

    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to talk about complex ideas with a wide variety of audiences

    • Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

    • Understanding of and commitment to systems change, equity, and diversity

    • Excellent interpersonal skills: a leader, a team player, and listener

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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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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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