Senior Managing Policy Director

The Senior Managing Policy Director provides operational leadership and oversight for the Policy Advocacy and Integrated Advocacy Departments to advance the organization's policy and organizing priorities. The role leads and supervises staff, supports the development and implementation of short- and long-term work plans aligned with organizational priorities, and fosters cross-department collaboration and internal alignment.

What You Will Do

Work with Policy Program Directors, organizing staff, and other departments to advance integrated advocacy campaigns, ensuring coordination across policy advocacy, organizing, legislative advocacy, litigation, and communications strategies. Supervise multiple Policy Directors and other staff, providing guidance and performance feedback.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully developing and implementing policy advocacy campaigns, experience working in a senior policy position that required significant political acumen, and experience collaborating with organizers and working within integrated advocacy campaigns.

Requirements

• BA required; JD or other advanced degree in the issue area a plus.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience managing staff or teams, including supervising direct reports, coordinating work plans, and supporting staff development.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with policy advocacy work.
• Experience working successfully in a senior policy position that required significant political acumen.
• Experience collaborating with organizers and working within integrated advocacy campaigns that incorporate policy advocacy, organizing, communications, and/or litigation strategies.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation
• Twenty-three sick days
• Twelve paid holidays
• Two weeks of paid office closure
• Employer-paid professional development
• Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• A retirement plan with employer contributions
• Student loan reimbursement
• Family care and adoption assistance
• Life insurance
• An ORCA card, the regional transportation pass
• Laptops, home office supplies, certain equipment, and technology support
• $150 stipend each month to help cover any additional costs while working from home