Bechtel, Reston, Hybrid, Advanced Andrew DeZarn Bechtel, Reston, Hybrid, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Counsel, Nuclear Power

  • Provides expert legal counsel to Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit, focusing on the Nuclear Power business line

  • Advises on complex, often unique legal issues related to commercial nuclear projects, including contract negotiation, development, and execution

  • Collaborates with business leaders and legal professionals globally, managing risk and supporting commercial success through proactive legal guidance


About the Company

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

About the Job

The Senior Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit (GBU) on matters affecting Bechtel business related to this skillset. The work is typically complex and challenging, involving issues that are unique and require a high degree of original and creative thought for their solution. The work performed by the NS&E GBU covers both government work (for customers such as DOE, DOD, NASA), as well commercial nuclear power (both domestic and international).

The Senior Counsel will work in Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental Global Business Unit (NS&E GBU) with particular focus on the Nuclear Power business line. The successful candidate will be working as an integral part of a dynamic legal team, managing legal risk across the full breadth of the NS&E GBU in a manner that supports and facilitates the continued commercial success of the business and must be adept at building strong relationships and trust with business leaders and legal professionals both in the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for provision of services in support of commercial nuclear prospects and projects both in the US and worldwide

  • Reports to the Principal Counsel of the NS&E GBU

  • Responsible for providing proactive legal advice across a wide variety of subject matters and jurisdictions

  • Advises on the development and negotiation of contracts for the delivery of major projects in the US and around the world and supporting them during execution

  • The legal work is typically complex and difficult because it involves matters that:

    • Are unique and/or of critical importance to the business/undertaking in question and require a high order of original and creative legal endeavors for their solution; and/or

    • Require extensive search and analysis and the obtaining and evaluating of company input regarding controversial issues in areas that involve legal and other multi-disciplinary functions

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience:

    • LL.B. or JD degree with at least 15 years of professional progressive related experience in a major law firm or major engineering, procurement, and construction company

      • Must hold a current license to practice law in the United States

    • In-depth understanding and experience in matters relating to the engineering and construction sectors

    • Specific exposure to, and substantial experience of, the structuring and negotiation of major public infrastructure projects both in the US and internationally

    • Exceptional professional skills plus the breadth of experience to advise on the full range of legal issues likely to be faced by the NS&E GBU

    • A proactive self-starter who will roll up their sleeves and delve into the detail when appropriate

    • An approachable, down to earth, straightforward, resilient and persuasive personality with strong negotiation, drafting, communication and influencing skills and a constructive, commercial and imaginative approach to problem solving

    • The self-confidence and strength of character to speak his or her mind, combined with the sensitivity, judgment and tact to know when to insist and when to pull back

    • International in outlook and able to work easily with people from different cultures and backgrounds

    • Willingness to travel regularly and extensively

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Experience in nuclear-related and/or major infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction transactions

    • Intellectual Flexibility and Technical Acumen:

      • Demonstrable ability to quickly understand a broad range of commercial legal issues

      • Possesses strong lateral and analytical thinking skills

      • Is astute at identifying new sector or technical knowledge which will be advantageous to the business and awareness of current and evolving customer needs

      • Accustomed to a high degree of rigor, accuracy, detail and complexity

    • Project Management:

      • Manages all elements of complex transactions with minimal supervision against tight deadlines

      • Conscientious, detail-oriented, resilient and tenacious with the ability to prioritize workload and to run a number of projects simultaneously

      • Handles complex negotiations independently and reaches solutions which meet the needs of all parties

    • Commercial Acumen:

      • Understands how the business works and appreciates the role that the legal function can play in supporting business objectives

      • Uses their knowledge of the business and the law to advise on risk/reward trade-offs

      • Sees ahead clearly and can identify how to accomplish future goals; and

      • Has the pragmatism to interact effectively with senior non-lawyers globally

    • Influencing Skills:

      • Ability to influence major decisions having legal ramifications through reasoned analysis and business understanding

      • Willingness to make hard decisions on legal advice and strategic business initiatives

      • Possesses the intellect, stature and independence of thought to inspire confidence at the highest levels within Bechtel

      • Comfortable operating as a senior member of the business

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Tech:NYC, New York, Hybrid, Advanced Andrew DeZarn Tech:NYC, New York, Hybrid, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

Program Director

  • Spearheads the development and launch of the Org's Fellowship program, cultivating civic leadership within New York City's tech community

  • Oversees all program phases, from curriculum design and fellow selection to alumni engagement and impact reporting

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with fellows, member companies, partner organizations, and civic institutions, serving as the program's public face


About the Company

Tech:NYC is an engaged network of tech leaders working to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative New York. We bring together New Yorkers to support a successful technology ecosystem, attract and retain top-tier talent, and celebrate New York and the companies that call it home. Tech:NYC mobilizes the expertise and resources of the tech sector to work with city and state government on policies that ensure New York’s innovation economy thrives.

About the Job

Tech:NYC seeks a seasoned professional for a leadership role on our team. The Program Director will lead the development and implementation of the organization’s new Fellowship program to promote civic-minded leadership in New York City’s tech sector. The Fellowship will expose tech leaders in our membership companies to the inner workings of New York City, creating a network of leaders that bridge the City’s civic and business worlds. With a cohort of their peers, Fellows will explore visions of New York—past innovations, imagined futures, and the road forward—and strengthen the bonds between the tech sector and the City at large.

The Program Director will serve as the face of the Fellowship for public audiences and carry the Fellowship through the design, planning, and implementation stages, beginning with the inaugural cohort in 2025. Among other duties, the Program Director will own relationship management with the Fellows, employer-member organizations, partner organizations, and civic institutions around New York City that interface with fellows as part of programming. The Program Director will report to Tech:NYC CEO & President.

Responsibilities

  • Program Design + Implementation

    • Support the design stage of the Fellowship, including attending working sessions alongside Tech:NYC leadership and partner organizations to develop the Fellows selection process and finalize the curriculum and roadmap to launch

    • Drive implementation and project management of the Fellowship, beginning with the selection of an initial cohort (Spring-Summer 2025) and the official start date of Fellowship program (Fall 2025)

    • Steward the Fellowship within Tech:NYC and serve as the Fellows’ engagement lead and primary point of contact

    • Serve as primary liaison with Tech:NYC member organizations and external partners about the program

    • Identify opportunities to expand the Fellowship’s engagement, both internally with member organizations and externally with civic institutions and changemakers in NYC

    • Develop a plan to engage alums of the fellowship in Tech:NYC, as well as civic engagement opportunities across New York

    • Produce routine and ad hoc Fellowship program reporting

  • External Relations + Relationship Management

    • Represent the Fellowship and Tech:NYC publicly and collaborate with the Tech:NYC communications team to amplify the impact of the Fellowship and engage potential member organizations and civic institutions in future cohorts

    • Manage relationships with member organizations, funders, strategic partners, and other organizations contributing to the Fellowship

    • Answer Fellows’ questions, provide support, and confirm attendance & logistical needs at Fellowship events

    • Guide development of the Fellowship experience by routinely engaging Fellows and employer-members to gather input and refine program design

    • Provide supervision to colleagues and partners supporting coordination and administration of the Fellowship

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • A minimum of eight years of experience designing and executing programs or complex lines of work, with strong competencies in stakeholder and partner engagement, external relations, and/or cohort development and administration

    • Comfort balancing the priorities and attention of external partners with internal vision

    • Exemplary project management skills, particularly in launching new initiatives

    • Experience working with a small, dynamic team with evolving responsibilities

    • An understanding of the roles and dynamics of membership-based associations

    • Exemplary communication and writing skills

    • Experience in grant management and reporting

    • A keen eye for participant experience in large-scale programming and events

    • Familiarity with the civic sector in New York City and the dynamics therein

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Familiarity with the tech sector and tech industry dynamics

    • Experience with human-centered program or service design

    • Experience developing or leading leadership programs

    • A passion for collective impact and civic sector innovation

    • Personal connection to New York City

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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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Analyst, Soc. Impact & Rep. Risk

  • Leads and manages research projects for multiple client accounts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables

  • Conducts in-depth analysis of societal issues and their impact on corporations, providing strategic recommendations to clients

  • Leads and mentors junior team members, while contributing to product development and refining research methodologies


About the Company

National Journal Membership offers award-winning journalism, boardroom-ready presentations, customized infographics and analysis, and exclusive events. We provide members with the data, content, and resources they need to stay on top of key movements in people, politics, and policy.

Part of National Journal, Gravity Research specializes in strategy and business development, risk management, and stakeholder mapping. We help organizations navigate high-priority policy and brand issues, identify key influencers, and develop data-driven messaging and engagement strategies for creating impact. Our custom research provides analytical insights, deep-dive profiles, custom benchmarking, and ongoing tracking to help you engage both inside and outside of Washington, DC.

About the Job

Social Impact and Reputational Risk Analysts are responsible for contributing to all aspects of Societal and Reputational Intelligence (SRI) client engagements. Analysts on the social issues benchmarking team use our media monitoring tools and a range of qualitative research methods to identify and track trending issues, produce custom analysis for our clients, and develop bespoke insights and recommendations. Analysts work directly with senior leaders at Gravity Research and senior public affairs and C-suite executives at client companies.

Responsibilities

  • Managing research for 4-6 client accounts and being responsible for the timely delivery of all project work

  • Collaborating with team members to develop research methodologies and approaches to answer client questions

  • Leading associates and interns who are supporting the client research process

  • Developing smart, nuanced analysis on how societal issues may impact corporations, their workforces, and their consumers, and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations for clients

  • Drafting deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, memos, and other formats, to communicate findings and recommendations to clients

  • Presenting findings and interacting with clients to better understand their needs, serving as a trusted expert and advisor on challenging societal issues

  • Regularly consuming news about a range of societal issues and their impact on the business community to incorporate current trends into research and analysis

  • Contributing to product development by crafting new and innovative approaches to producing the analytic work, optimizing operations, and perfecting the research product

  • To perform this job successfully, each essential competency and responsibility must be performed satisfactorily

    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions

  • Other duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals

Qualifications

  • A highly analytic, natural problem solver

  • The ability to highlight key insights within a complex set of data, synthesize large amounts of information, and then clearly explain these insights to clients

  • A skilled project manager, able to independently manage competing priorities and adhere to timelines

  • A strong writer able to clearly frame issues for a variety of audiences; some experience with PowerPoint or other visual presentation formats highly preferred

  • An individual with 1-3 years of experience in at least one of the following domains: strategy consulting, policy analysis, risk analysis, Capitol Hill or executive agency experience, or political science research

  • Earned Bachelor's degree required

  • Entrepreneurial spirit; Track record of building new initiatives from conception to execution

  • Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving

  • Prodigious work ethic and spirit of generosity

  • Active contributor to a diverse and inclusive workplace

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Marketing Manager

  • Develops lead generation strategies across digital channels, including social media, content marketing, and targeted campaigns

  • Creates high-quality content including white papers, articles, and presentations that convey the Org's value proposition to target audiences

  • Collaborates with sales & product teams to develop compelling messaging and sales enablement materials, while analyzing campaign performance


About the Company

National Journal Membership offers award-winning journalism, boardroom-ready presentations, customized infographics and analysis, and exclusive events. We provide members with the data, content, and resources they need to stay on top of key movements in people, politics, and policy.

Part of National Journal, Gravity Research specializes in strategy and business development, risk management, and stakeholder mapping. We help organizations navigate high-priority policy and brand issues, identify key influencers, and develop data-driven messaging and engagement strategies for creating impact. Our custom research provides analytical insights, deep-dive profiles, custom benchmarking, and ongoing tracking to help you engage both inside and outside of Washington, DC.

About the Job

As the Marketing Manager, Growth and Engagement, you’ll shape and execute our content strategies, producing high-quality marketing assets and digital campaigns. This role offers the opportunity to elevate Gravity’s brand voice, drive engagement, manage impactful marketing efforts, and contribute to lead generation initiatives that position us as an industry leader.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Generation:

    • Develop and execute lead generation strategies through digital marketing campaigns, social media, and targeted content placement

    • Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality leads by leveraging content and digital channels to attract prospective clients

    • Implement tools and reports to track lead sources, measure conversion rates, and optimize campaigns for maximum lead generation

    • Partner with the revenue team to pass off qualified leads for further personalized engagement

  • Strategic Content Development:

    • Design and implement a content distribution strategy that aligns with Gravity’s goals and resonates with target audiences

    • Partner with the VP of Thought Leadership and research analysts to develop white papers, articles, case studies, infographics, and thought leadership pieces

    • Create persuasive narratives and assets clearly articulating Gravity’s value proposition to prospective and current clients

  • Product Positioning and Sales Enablement:

    • Collaborate with product and sales teams to define product messaging and create sales enablement materials that highlight the strengths of Gravity’s services

    • Produce compelling presentations and other client-facing materials to support sales and increase customer engagement

    • Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activities to adjust marketing strategies accordingly

  • Campaign and Event Support:

    • Plan and implement digital marketing campaigns that support product launches, thought leadership, and client outreach

    • Create and manage promotional content for industry events, conferences, and webinars to drive attendance and visibility

    • Craft messaging for various external communications efforts

  • Social Media and Digital Engagement:

    • Oversee Gravity’s social media presence, managing content schedules, audience engagement, and campaigns to drive brand recognition and generate leads

    • Develop and post targeted content across social platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.), focusing on audience engagement and lead generation efforts

    • Analyze social media performance data to refine strategies and increase impact, focusing on lead generation and conversion metrics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field

  • 3-5 years of experience in digital or content marketing, lead generation, or growth strategy, preferably in a B2B environment

  • Demonstrated success in executing social media and content strategies that drive measurable results, including lead generation

  • Strong writing skills and ability to communicate complex topics clearly and engagingly

  • Proficient in social media platforms and analytics tools for tracking performance

  • Collaborative, energetic, and capable of leading projects in a fast-paced setting

  • Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools (Salesforce and Marketo a plus)

  • Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace

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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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Policy Director

  • Drives interagency collaboration to develop and implement policies that improve child well-being across multiple sectors

  • Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including experts, community leaders, and advocacy groups, to inform policy development and ensure effective program implementation

  • Oversees the GOC's Policy Team, providing leadership and guidance to staff while ensuring alignment with priorities


About the Company

The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.

The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.

About the Job

The Director of Policy will lead policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to early education and care, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, education and training after high school, social and emotional well-being, maternal, infant, and child health, juvenile justice, and community development including issues such as housing, transportation and access to green space. The Director will assist the Special Secretary in re-establishing the Governor’s Office for Children as a coordinating body across state agencies to ensure a holistic approach to improve the well-being of children in Maryland and drive progress toward reducing child poverty in the state.

The Director will play a leadership role in running the Children’s Cabinet, leading inter agency initiatives in line with the Children’s Cabinet priorities, and shaping a state-wide policy agenda to eradicate child poverty in Maryland. This is a hybrid position based in Annapolis and requires flexibility to report to locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, and other areas of the state as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to early education and care, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, education and training after high school, social and emotional well-being, maternal, infant and child health, including behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice and community development

  • Drive interagency processes with sub-cabinet agency staff to develop and implement ideas and initiatives designed to ensure that all state agencies are maximizing resources in order to promote child well-being and economic mobility

  • Drive external engagement with key stakeholders working on child well-being, education and health, including local and national experts and key stakeholders. Ensure incorporation of stakeholder input into the development of GOC’s initiatives and programs. Support stakeholder engagement with relevant agency staff to ensure effective implementation of services and programs

  • Manage the GOC’s Policy Team

  • Develop effective communication materials related to the Children’s Cabinet, ENOUGH Act, and the Governor’s Office for Children’s policy priorities

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

    • At least 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government or political setting

    • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to analyze and interpret data

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters

    • Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed

  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Master’s degree

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Policy Analyst

  • Conducts research, develops policy proposals, and drafts policy memos to support the Governor's priorities for improving child well-being

  • Manages workstreams, supports the Children's Cabinet, and engages with stakeholders to advance policy initiatives

  • Develops communication materials and engages with community members, parents, and youth on child well-being issues


About the Company

The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.

The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.

About the Job

The Policy Analyst must possess the core skills and passion to support the Policy Director and Governor’s Office for Children in its mission to reduce child poverty and increase economic mobility across the State of Maryland. The Policy Analyst will support policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children that will reduce child poverty, including expanding access to high-quality education, healthcare, economic security, and safe and thriving environments.

The Policy Analyst will staff the Children’s Cabinet and Children’s Cabinet working groups and engage in extensive outreach and research around policy areas in their portfolio. The Policy Analyst will also support senior leadership in any engagements relating to the analyst’s portfolio, and will manage special projects as needed. This is a hybrid position and requires flexibility to report to locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, and other areas of the state as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in research and policy development

  • Work with subject matter experts working on child well-being, education and health, including local community members, parents and youth across the state

  • Conduct research and develop policy proposals based on the GOC priorities

  • Draft or support drafting of high quality memos to the Special Secretary and the Governor on policy issues under the GOC portfolio

    • Manage and respond to issues within the Special Secretary’s portfolio

  • Project manage various workstreams or rapid turnaround requests as assigned by the Special Secretary

  • Develop effective communication materials related to the Children’s Cabinet, ENOUGH Act, and the Governor’s Office for Children’s policy priorities

  • Support administrative functions of the Governor’s Office For Children

  • Assists with special projects including events

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • At least 2 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government orpolitical setting

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to analyze and interpret data

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong people-management skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters

  • Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed

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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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