Senior Director for Economic Security leading advocacy campaigns for worker financial stability and rights. Overseeing a team to improve unemployment benefits, retirement security, and climate justice.
Responsibilities
lead and manage a team focused on ensuring that workers have economic security throughout their lifetimes
cultivate policy influence
manage a high-performing team
ensure alignment between advocacy work and organizational vision, mission, and strategic plan
supervise four team members focused on improving and expanding unemployment insurance benefits, retirement security, and climate justice
engage in and oversee advocacy efforts and campaigns with partners
provide or direct legal, policy, and strategic support to partners and campaigns
represent NELP in advocacy coalitions, public forums, legislative and agency hearings, and media
shape public narrative by drafting or overseeing reports and strategic communications
supervise team members, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development support
set and evaluate clear performance goals
assign and reassign work based on campaign needs
Requirements
10+ years of senior-level leadership in public policy, legal, and/or legislative advocacy in a complex nonprofit, government, or mission-driven agency setting
background in workers’ rights advocacy is preferred
4+ years of demonstrated success in supervising and leading a team to success
J.D., an advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience
effective, persuasive communicator with strong presentation, speaking, written, and nonverbal skills
high emotional intelligence and professional judgment
innovative and creative ideas
ability to develop and implement holistic communications strategies
high-level strategic thinker with a track record of increasing organizational success
strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
ability to cultivate and manage internal and external relationships
self-aware leader who cultivates empathy
strong project management skills
proactive, able to get things done and manage complex projects
Benefits
full coverage of family health insurance
medical reimbursement plan
generous vacation and sick leave
additional organization-wide holidays
significant contribution from the employer to a retirement plan (both an unelected contribution and employer match)
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