Director, Strategic Initiatives

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

Responsibilities

  • Strategy:

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

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

    • Plan policy events and convenings

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

  • External Engagement:

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

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

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

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

  • Research and Writing:

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

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

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

    • Research and develop strategy around exploratory lines of work

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred

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

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

  • Demonstrated experience setting and implementing campaign strategy

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

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

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

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City of Atlanta, Atlanta, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn City of Atlanta, Atlanta, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Budget Analyst

  • Performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy, analyzing budget requests and advising on operational needs

  • Develops financial concepts for planning and control, conducts financial performance analysis, and plans budget procedures for assigned departments

  • Assists departments with budget preparation, develops multi-year forecasts, analyzes performance measures, and creates budget monitoring


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

This position performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions of the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy. The position analyzes budget requests of assigned departments, programs and funds, and acts as a primary source providing advice in the development of operational needs, new initiatives, estimated costs and expenditures needed to finance programs and operations. Works with assigned departments, programs, and funds, in the development of the annual budget; participates in the development and analysis of budget recommendations, appropriations and allocations. Presents budget recommendations to the Budget Director, Deputy Budget Chief, and Budget Chief.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control

  • Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance

  • Plans and carries out budget procedures for one or more departments including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues

  • Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and budget analysis for financial reports

  • Assists departments in the preparation of department budgets and budget materials

  • Reviews and makes recommendations on department budget proposals

  • Assists in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for department expenditures and revenues

  • Reviews department performance measures

  • Develops and maintains budget monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report

  • Provides support and assists with special studies that require data compilation

  • Analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations

  • Assists in the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation

  • Performs ad hoc analysis and collaborates with senior peers on special projects

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a closely related field

    • 5 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management

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Grant Services Director

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Provides fiscal information and review of proposed legislation

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

  • Reviews and approves staff expenses prior to submission for payment

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

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

  • Attends Management Team retreats and trainings

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

    • Project management experience with five years of supervisory experience

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

    • Experience leading transformative housing initiatives

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City of Atlanta, Atlanta, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn City of Atlanta, Atlanta, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Employee Rel. Specialist

  • Provides consultation on labor and employee relations to HR business partners and Centers of Excellence, ensuring compliance with policies, city code, and laws

  • Conducts impartial investigations of employee complaints and grievances, drafts reports, and counsels HR and management on appropriate actions

  • Supports MOU administration with unions, coordinates ethics hotline investigations, responds to EEOC charges, and develops/delivers training


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

The Employee Relations Specialist, Senior provides advice and consultation to HR business partners and Centers of Excellence in the areas of labor and employee relations. Supervision is received under the leadership of the Labor & Employee Relations Director.

Responsibilities

  • Works with HR business partners, managers, and employees to identify and resolve employee issues in a manner consistent with policies, City Code, state and federal law

  • Conducts administrative investigations, drafts report findings, counsels HR and management partners on subsequent actions

  • Serves as an impartial third-party to review employee complaints and grievances beyond the assigned departmental chain of command

  • Supports the OLER Director in advising managers and HR partners on the administration of MOUs with unions, and actively participates in maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with unions

  • Coordinates ethics hotline investigations

  • Responds to EEOC charges; registering complaints, collecting information, conducting investigations as needed, preparing position statement responses

  • Collaborates proactively with HR partners to drive a positive employee relations climate at all City of Atlanta locations

  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and collaborates with HR partners in the implementation of improvements

  • Develops and delivers training on a range of topics in support of Labor & Employee Relations and Diversity & Inclusion programs (discrimination/harassment prevention, performance management, communication, conflict resolution) and other modules geared toward proactively improving relationships between employees

  • May provide general guidance and assistance to Employee Relations Specialist

  • May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field

    • Three (3) or more years’ experience conducting workplace investigations and writing comprehensive investigative reports

    • Two (2) or more years’ experience providing consultation to managers and/or supervisors on appropriate interpretation of organizational policy and procedures in the areas of employee/management relations

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Human Resources Licensures and Certifications

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Manager, Equity & Culture

  • Implements projects to strengthen organizational infrastructure, including supporting confidential labor relations work and maintaining related information

  • Develops and revises internal processes for equity and transparency, manages demographic data collection, and supports policy violation investigations

  • Facilitates DEI and compliance training, manages external partnerships, implements culture surveys, and leads staff engagement and wellness programs


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

Reporting to the Senior Director of Equity and Culture (“Director”), the Equity and Culture Manager (“Manager”) will serve a critical role in supporting the implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts across the organization and supporting the Department’s goal of maintaining an equitable and inclusive organization, including our work to center anti-racism and other diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) successful practices both internally and externally. Leading with our values of collaboration, equity, excellence, inclusion, and transparency, the incumbent will support the implementation of the organization’s vision for the DEI work envisioned in the Board of Directors’ Road Map to Equity, and as strategically constructed by the Chief Operating Officer (“Chief”).

Specifically, the Manager will partner with the Director to implement processes, protocols, programs, and initiatives to build the organization’s infrastructure and to ensure staff wellness, engagement, and sense of belonging. This is an ideal role for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, creativity, and strong project management, operations and organizational skills. The job responsibilities described below do not reflect other responsibilities that may be delegated.

Responsibilities

  • Implement projects and initiatives that create a strong organizational infrastructure

  • Support the Department’s confidential labor relations work, to include collective bargaining agreement negotiations and compliance with any established collective bargaining agreement

  • Support the organization in appropriately maintaining and utilizing confidential labor relations information including, but not limited to, the specific responsibilities outlined below

  • Support the creation/revision of internal processes and protocols that allow for equity through transparency and consistency across the organization

  • Maintain and track the system by which demographic information is responsibly collected and maintained for purposes of ensuring the organization lives its values

  • Monitor and update as necessary internal norms and other documents to provide transparency and clarity for the internal work

  • Support the process for investigating internal allegations of violations of the organization’s policies and violations of the collective bargaining agreement

  • In collaboration with the Director, support employee working groups to help inform the work of the Equity, Culture, and Talent Department

  • Identify, create, and maintain opportunities for staff, Board, and member learning and development

  • Support the implementation of Learning Management System

  • Support and facilitate DEI trainings, to include foundational training during staff onboarding, annual refresher training, and deep-dive training series– including content curation and creation

  • Support the management of compliance training by ensuring newly hired staff are assigned to training and that all staff remain current on training through regular reminders

  • Manage relationships with external partners where appropriate

  • Manage the implementation of the bi-annual culture and climate survey

  • In collaboration with Department Directors, collaborate on relevant DEI training for members, volunteers, and organizers, to include unconscious bias and working with diverse communities

  • In collaboration with the Director, lead in staff engagement and wellness programs, to include workshops and managing the internal and external heritage month celebrations/programming

  • In collaboration with the Talent Specialist, manage the Intern, Extern and Fellow Programs including leading on its expansion

  • Review applicant pools for hiring managers to ensure a diverse pool of applicants

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

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience

  • Experience creating, implementing, or directly supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in organizational settings

  • An implementer who works with urgency. Proven experience of supporting a vision by executing its action steps from strategic planning goals. Has an appreciation for sequencing to ensure the right things are done at the right times; high standards for success and a healthy impatience for progress. Knows how to keep projects moving while supporting the work of others

  • Clear-thinker and solutions-oriented, with excellent judgment and collaborative ways to overcome obstacles and execute on initiatives

  • Excellent communicator, both written and oral. Must be able to draft policies, protocols, and review documents that create the foundation of the organization’s infrastructure. Has a strong ability to communicate in writing and in person

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and with transparency, building trust, credibility, and strengthening relationships with organization staff across lines of race, sexuality, gender and other identities

  • Experience with supporting workplace culture. Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice principles and demonstrated ability or experience having implemented operational aspects of an organization

  • Experience evaluating the efficacy and engagement of programing

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility among staff and peers

  • Varied experience with or the demonstrated ability to learn organizational systems, like Google Suite, Monday.com, Greenhouse, and other project management and automated tracking systems

  • Demonstrated ability to create and support curricula for professional development and learning

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

  • Experience in, or demonstrated skill at, successful conflict resolution

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

  • A commitment to furthering DEI principles in a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported

  • Demonstrated cultural competency

  • Experience in non-profit and/or reproductive rights organizations is a plus

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VP, Communications

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Ensure enterprise-wide message cohesion and brand consistency

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

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

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

    • Supervise communications departmental and project budgets

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

    • Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills

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

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

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

    • Maintain a strong network of media relationships

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

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

    • Experience supervising executive visible leadership plans and positioning executives

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with the reproductive freedom movement is a plus

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

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VP, Organizing & Campaigns

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Commitment to the mission of reproductive freedom for everyone

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in the reproductive freedom space and advocacy background

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

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

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Director, State Campaigns

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Serve as organizational spokesperson with the media

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

    • Commitment to the mission of reproductive freedom for everyone

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

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

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

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

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

    • Experience working with or in state legislatures

    • Commitment to forging strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

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

    • Experience in the reproductive freedom space and advocacy background

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

    • Experience creating complex reports reflective of team metrics and goals

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

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Director, CA Campaigns

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

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

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


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Candidates must be located in California

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

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

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

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

    • Significant knowledge and understanding of California political landscape and dynamics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

    • Experience with VAN/Hustle

    • Experience as an on the record spokesperson is a plus

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

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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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APCO, New York, Remote eligible, Advanced Andrew DeZarn APCO, New York, Remote eligible, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

Digital Policy Consultant

  • Leverages experience in multilateral cyber and/or AI policy, ideally within a government ministry, international NGO, or private sector stakeholder

  • Demonstrates expertise in internet governance and international security issues, familiarity with relevant policy venues (e.g., Cyber OEWG)

  • Exhibits strong communication & analytical skills, including the ability to distill complex technical information for non-expert audiences


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 full-time opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional to work with the diplomatic community in New York on international artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy. The ideal candidate will be based in New York, but it would also be acceptable for you to live remotely with travel to work out of APCO’s New York offices for external meetings on a regular basis.

Qualifications

  • Key Experience & Background:

    • 6-12 years of experience working in multilateral cyber and/or artificial intelligence policy with a government ministry. Similar relevant experience working with an international NGO or private sector stakeholder in this policy domain would also be acceptable

    • Understanding of and experience in Internet related international peace and security issues and its policy venues, such as the Cyber OEWG. Familiarity with the multilateral landscape on artificial intelligence policy and governance is highly desirable

    • Extensive contacts with government policy leads and international organizations’ staff working in one or both of these fields with the ability to reach out to the key officials directly from a position of trust. Having relationships in intergovernmental organizations like UNIDIR, UNODA, UN OSTP, DESA, UNESCO, or ITU would be helpful

  • Additional Skills & Experience:

    • Comfort and experience working in an advocacy context with member-state delegates and international organization officials

    • Able to distill technical material on a multilateral policy subject or process into briefing papers for clients and potential clients that grabs the attention of non-experts and contextualizes why they’re important for the private sector

    • Experience taking reports of a process or meeting and distill the key outcomes and sticking points for non-expert audiences and provide strategic analysis of what positions mean

    • Adept at taking a concept note for an event and working with colleagues to design the event around key outcomes, sourcing speakers and helping APCO colleagues handle required logistics, RSVP handling, agenda production and dissemination

    • Support administrative colleagues organizing meetings across multiple time zones with government and non-government participants, using the right tone in communications to address senior people (Ambassadors, Ministers)

    • Able to research activities taking place in these policy domains across multiple international organizations’ online resources and where necessary through email exchanges and phone calls and distil key elements for business audience

    • Highly developed communication and persuasive skills and the ability to distil complex technical subjects and arguments so they resonate with diplomats who (frequently) do not have a deep understanding of the substance of the issues they’re working on

    • Preference for candidates fluent in another UN language in addition to English

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Paralegal, Family Division

  • Supports court operations in the Family Division's Admin Office by reviewing various legal documents, including fee waivers, case files, and petitions

  • Reviews Special Immigration Juvenile Status files, foreign order enrollments, default requests, and name change petitions for minors

  • Conducts legal research, prepares memoranda, assists litigants with protective orders, processes substance abuse documents, and interacts with public


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.

About the Job

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Paralegal for the Administrative Office in the Family Division.

Responsibilities

  • Fee Waiver review

  • Initial case file review

  • Review Special Immigration Juvenile Status files

  • Review Petitions to Enroll Foreign Order

  • Review Requests for Default

  • Review Petitions for Name Change of Minor

  • Ability to perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda

  • Assist litigants with filing temporary protective orders in absence of Family Services Coordinator

  • Assist Family Services Coordinator with processing substance abuse assessment and random drug testing documents

  • Interact directly with litigants requesting assistance via telephone calls or walk-ins

  • Perform such other tasks as requested by Associate Administrator, Court Administrator, Judge-in-Charge, and Administrative Judge

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university

      • OR three years’ experience as a paralegal

    • Extensive knowledge of family law and experience

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Ability to navigate Odyssey—Maryland Court electronic software program

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office

    • Proficient in Excel

    • Excellent interpersonal skills

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Extensive experience dealing with high conflict population

    • A plus if applicant has experience using DV Office software

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City of Baltimore, Baltimore, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn City of Baltimore, Baltimore, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

HR Assistant II

  • Supports the Circuit Court's human resources functions, including recruitment, personnel policies, compensation, benefits, and the Workday system

  • Assists with job postings, application screening, interview scheduling, and preparing various HR-related documents and reports

  • Conducts exit interviews, maintains HR files, disseminates policy updates, and provides general administrative support, reporting to the HR Generalist II


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.

About the Job

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a dynamic individual for the Human Resources Assistant II position. The position will assist with the functional duties and responsibilities in recruitment, personnel policies and procedures, compensation, benefits, and management of the electronic Workday system. The incumbent will report to the Human Resources Generalist II.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in formulating and implementing administrative policies, practice procedures, and long-term goals of the Court

  • Performs confidential and special projects, research, and prepares reports and correspondence for approval by Human Resources Generalist II

  • Assists with advertising and posting of job vacancies, screening applications, notifying applicants, acknowledging receipt of applications/resumes, reviewing applications/resumes, and forwarding to appropriate departments for scheduling of interviews

  • Assists in preparing and processing human resources letters, memoranda, reports, forms, and documents for all aspects of the Human Resources Management Program

  • Assists in conducting exit interviews and ensures all necessary employment termination paperwork is completed to submit to Central Payroll (CP), DHR, and Employee Retirement Systems (ERS) divisions

  • Maintains human resources files following policies and procedures

  • Assists with updating and disseminating personnel policy changes and procedures to all Circuit Court employees

  • Exercises sound independent judgment in screening mail, telephone calls, and visitors

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university

    • An equivalent combination of five (5) years of education and experience and two (2) years working in a confidential environment

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Ability to utilize the Workday electronic system

    • Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Applications

    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

    • Have strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multitask

    • Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines

    • Have strong administrative and data management skills

    • Ability to perform with a high degree of independence and discretion

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and competency in dealings with judges, attorneys, Court and professional personnel, etc.

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City of Baltimore, Baltimore, On-site, Advanced Andrew DeZarn City of Baltimore, Baltimore, On-site, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

AC, Project Finance

  • Directs and manages the Project Development section, overseeing loan program production and closings for all DHCD development projects

  • Conducts high-level financial analysis, underwrites development proposals, and coordinates loan activities with various city funding sources

  • Supervises staff (underwriters, compliance officers, etc.), provides technical assistance, and liaises with attorneys and funding agencies


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 Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 to consolidate local community development efforts with housing and building code enforcement. With over 400 employees, DHCD strengthens City neighborhoods by attracting investors, developers, and homebuyers. Through the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home funds, City bond funds, and other creative financing mechanisms, DHCD’s finances and guides strategic development projects to meet housing and neighborhood needs. To hold property owners accountable and keep neighborhoods safe, DHCD monitors construction and building activity and enforces the City's building, fire, zoning and related codes, as well as provides energy conservation services.

About the Job

The Assistant Commissioner of Project Finance within the Development Division is responsible for directing and managing the activities of the Project Development section relating to the coordination loan program production and loan closing for all DHCD development projects. Supervises staff engaged in compliance and inspection including evaluating the performance of, disciplining and recommending promotion, hiring and firing of such personnel. Work of this class involves managing real estate development officers, underwriters, project compliance officers, project coordinators, administrative staff and inspection personnel. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Commissioner of the Development division.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts detailed, high-level financial analysis; prepares development options and strategies, determines financial feasibility, as well as underwrites and assesses development proposals and develop recommendations

  • Coordinates loan program activities and loan closing for development projects with City funding, such as, Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Affordable Housing Trust Funds (AHTF), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development BOND funds, Section 108, Rental Housing Production (RHP), Taxable Bonds, and Syndication of 9% and 4% Low Income Tax Credits

  • Evaluates the performance of staff (underwrites, project compliance officers, project coordinators, administrative staff and inspection personnel); disciplines and recommends the promotion, hiring and firing of such personnel

  • Provides technical assistance to staff on underwriting, development loan packaging and approval processes of loan transactions. Supervises the closing of all agreements associated with project pre-development, development and post-development funding and financing for new construction and/or renovation of residential multi-family and public facilities and other community development activities

  • Advises applicants on borrowing and development and assists them in the city development process

  • Establishes and maintains liaison with attorneys, funding agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, State of Maryland, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), and the City of Baltimore—Finance Department on specific transactions and projects

  • Develops procedures according to policies to ensure compliance with State, Federal and Local law; implements new financing techniques. Supervises the preparation of narrative statistical analysis, track reports for DHCD, the City, State and other entities

  • Meets with private industry developers and non-profit organizations to garner support for publicly funded developments

  • Participates in panel discussions on resale or reuse of City owned

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, Law or related field from an accredited college or university

    • At least six (6) years of senior management, policy-driven operational responsibilities, including 3 years of experience managing homogeneous functions of subordinate supervisors is required

      • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of business and public administration

    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial analysis and of construction lending and underwriting

    • Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies

    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate development

    • Knowledge of organizational structure, staffing patterns and administrative controls

    • Knowledge of general principles, practices and techniques of urban development, urban renewal, particularly those relating to acquisition, disposition and management of real property

    • Ability to synthesize data from a wide variety of sources and construct complex statistical reports

    • Ability to communicate effectively and to present research results orally and in writing

    • Ability to interpret, explain and implement Federal, State and private financial institutions’ policies pertaining to loans and development financing

    • Ability to plan, organize, direct the work of others and develop operational programs and procedures

    • Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions and community and business groups

    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups

    • Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies, laws, rules, regulations and procedures

    • Ability to develop and install program procedures

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

    • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff of other agencies and the general public

    • Skill in the analysis and evaluation of development proposals

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Gifts Coordinator

  • Provides comprehensive admin support to the Major & Principal Gifts team, including managing calendars, preparing reports, and drafting donor communications

  • Supports donor cultivation and stewardship by collecting materials, assisting with gift agreements, and managing donor recognition

  • Maintains the CRM database, tracking actions, updating donor information, researching prospects, and supporting portfolio management for major gifts


About the Company

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

The Institute’s Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) is a central division focused on Institute-wide donor and prospect engagement. Areas of practice include principal and major gift fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving and membership programming through the Institute’s Society of Fellows, planned-giving, trustee engagement, major events, stewardship, research, gift accounting, and advancement communications.

About the Job

The Major & Principal Gifts Coordinator works directly with the Senior Director and Director (Major & Principal Gifts Team), supporting the organization’s top fundraising priorities and highest-level individual and family foundation donors. In this role, the coordinator will provide support to the Major & Principal Gift Officers assisting with all materials to prepare and support them in their identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals. The coordinator will assist in tracking and logging donors and prospects in the CRM database including recording interactions, gift agreements, and all tasks associated with follow up. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist in supporting activities related to the annual fund and planned giving. As the Institute prepares to go into a large-scale fundraising campaign, it is integral that the OIA Coordinator exhibit strong organizational ability, professionalism, attention to detail, and swift prioritization skills.

This role works directly with the Senior Director and Director. The expectation is for this role to be in our Washington, D.C. office a minimum of 2x a week to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative Support:

    • Supports the Major & Principal Gifts team in tracking deadlines, entering actions in the CRM database, preparing reports, and crafting donor correspondence, emails, and briefings

    • Responsible for administrative support for the Major and Principal Gift team, which supports the organization’s Institutional Advancement needs

    • Responsible for managing and supporting donor events and functions, including tracking RSVPs, logistical support, correspondence with attendees, and staffing events as appropriate

    • Ensures fundraising pages on the website are up-to-date and assists in creating and updating pages as needed

    • Assist in maintaining Directors’ calendars of meetings, phone calls, and other interactions with donors and prospects. This includes direct interactions with donors, prospects, and support teams to confirm appointments and coordinate logistics

    • Assist with travel arrangements, reimbursement, and accommodations for the Major & Principal Gift team

  • Donor Management Support:

    • The coordinator will create and review reports that show revenue, gifts and pledges received, and progress towards campaigns and goals

    • Responsible for collecting materials needed for donor cultivation, which includes interacting regularly with OIA and Institute team members

    • Responsible for the administrative actions related to gift agreements, assisting in creation of donor bios, and reviewing donor recognition listings for Major & Principal Gifts

  • CRM Database Management:

    • Responsible for entering and tracking actions and contacts, updating donor information, researching and entering biographical and donor-related information, building prospect lists for geographic and thematic opportunities, and assisting with tracking and supporting portfolio management

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

  • At least 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in fundraising, membership or relationship management fields, experience with CRM database management preferred

  • Passionately interested in fundraising, current events, and trends and ideas related to the Institute's work and mission

  • Highly motivated, creative professional who can work comfortably in a high-paced and very detail-oriented team environment

  • Keen sense of personal integrity and discretion with handling sensitive information

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with organizational leaders. Ability to represent the Institute to high-level donors in a positive, knowledgeable, and professional manner

  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with an emphasis on time-management, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and implement various activities within a deadline-driven environment

  • Excellent writing skills in email, letters, and marketing materials, including high-level proofreading

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word; experience in Salesforce preferred

  • Ability to quickly master project management software

  • Ability to quickly master CRM database software

  • Ability to quickly master donor research databases and work with data to identify trends and opportunities

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JUMPSTART, Spartanburg, Remote eligible, Advanced Andrew DeZarn JUMPSTART, Spartanburg, Remote eligible, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

VP of Advancement

  • Leads all fundraising and development activities, creating and implementing a comprehensive strategy encompassing major gifts, grants, etc.

  • Cultivates and stewards donor relationships, building a robust pipeline and soliciting support from individuals, foundations, and corporations

  • Manages the fundraising budget, collaborates with the Board on initiatives, and oversees fundraising events and grant writing, and potentially leads a team


About the Company

JUMPSTART is a national prison ministry dedicated to transforming lives through the power of Christ. With a proven track record of reducing recidivism and fostering rehabilitation, our organization provides essential programs and services to incarcerated individuals and their families. Presently approved to serve in six (6) states, (SC, NC, GA, OH, FL and TX) the organization has a desire to serve God, by serving more men and women, by bringing its proven program to more locations in our nation.

We believe that with Christ, anyone's future can be greater than their past. Our goal is to help people prepare for success upon release and to begin transforming their lives while still incarcerated. Thousands of men and women have successfully completed our 40-week faith and character-based curriculum while still incarcerated. Thousands have been released back to society with an exceptional success rate of staying out of prison, in stark contrast to national statistics.

About the Job

The Vice President of Advancement is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of fundraising and development. This role will be instrumental in securing the financial resources necessary to expand our mission and impact. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and experienced fundraising professional with a deep commitment to our organization's Christian mission and values.

Responsibilities

  • Player Coach/Team Leadership: Initially, this position will be hands-on raising funds. The future may dictate this individual will be involved in recruiting, hiring, and leading a high-performing fundraising team, providing mentorship, coaching, and strategic guidance

  • Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants

  • Donor Relations: Cultivate, steward, and solicit major donors, foundations, and corporations. Build strong relationships with donors and maintain a robust donor pipeline

  • Financial Management: Oversee the organization's fundraising budget and ensure financial accountability

  • Board Engagement: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and execute fundraising initiatives

  • Event Planning: Organize and execute fundraising events and donor appreciation events

  • Grant Writing: Identify and pursue grant opportunities, writing compelling proposals to secure funding

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree required

    • Has a list of contacts you would be excited to contact to share what God is doing through JUMPSTART to transform the lives of volunteers and program participants

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience with a proven track record of success

    • Strong understanding of fundraising principles and techniques, including major gift cultivation and solicitation

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

    • Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems

    • A deep commitment to Christian values and a passion for helping individuals transform their lives

    • Ability to work remotely and travel as needed

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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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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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Coordinator, P'ships & Events

  • Manages a portfolio of member engagement events, overseeing logistics, RSVPs, and on-site execution to meet member policy needs

  • Supports the growth and execution of complex partnerships, collaborating with internal teams to integrate event, content, and digital elements

  • Assists with sponsorship management for flagship events, creating marketing materials, delivering ROI reports, and providing admin support to the department


About the Company

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

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

About the Job

The U.S. Chamber's Member Relations and Global Partnerships team works directly with heads of Government Relations, chief marketing officers (CMOs), and chief communications officers (CCOs) to host events that serve our members’ policy needs and build bespoke partnerships to illuminate the brands’ reputational and growth goals.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to join our team as a coordinator and support the development, execution, and growth of events, audience curation, and partnership/sponsorship program elements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional client service skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage a portfolio of member engagement receptions, salons, and roundtables, overseeing logistics, tracking RSVPs, and leading on-site execution

  • Support the growth and delivery of marquee, multifaceted partnerships, spanning event, content, and digital elements and working in collaboration with internal events, editorial, digital, and communications teams

  • Support the sponsorship management and execution for Chamber flagship, tentpole events, including building marketing materials and delivering ROI recaps

  • Provide regular updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting progress, results, and opportunities for improvement

  • Schedule and coordinate external meetings, compile briefing materials, and draft and manage follow-up

  • Provide administrative support to the department and department leadership as needed

  • Be a generous team contributor

  • Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant events and/or sponsor/client management experience preferred

  • An entrepreneurial spirit and a track record showing initiative and ownership of work

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with senior leaders with confidence and grace

  • Strong client service ethic

  • Meticulous attention to detail and superior organization

  • Ability to manage complex and fast-changing portfolios of work and prioritize effectively in response

  • An interest in policy and politics with the willingness and proactiveness to understand and learn the Chamber’s work and value

  • Experience using a CRM, such as Salesforce

  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, notably Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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