Public Policy & Advocacy Manager

The Public Policy and Advocacy Manager is a critical member of YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s (YWCA GP) Center for Race and Gender Equity team. This high-functioning, professional staff member represents the agency’s mission, speaks and writes on behalf of YWCA GP, and understands the distinction between YWCA GP’s approved advocacy agenda and personal perspectives on policy matters.

What You Will Do

The Manager leads advocacy and systems-change initiatives that advance YWCA GP’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The role requires strong storytelling, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and public policy engagement skills to develop advocacy campaigns and meaningful relationships with policymakers, legislators, coalition partners, and community stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer, works closely with program directors and senior team members, serves as a staff representative to the Board of Directors Advocacy Committee, and acts as YWCA GP’s liaison for YWCA Pennsylvania association network’s statewide advocacy efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in public policy, social work, nonprofit leadership, public administration, political science, or a related field.
• At least two years of demonstrated advocacy, government relations, or public policy experience.
• Strong understanding of public policy processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, administrative, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with policymakers, coalition partners, community stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ability and willingness to conduct outreach, including cold outreach, as required for the position.
• Experience working with diverse communities and a demonstrated commitment to race and gender equity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting advocacy opportunities, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to YWCA GP’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits options
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• 27 days of paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• 403B
• Child care discount at Homewood Education Center
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to participate in PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program if eligible