Director of Policy & Advocacy

ABOUT FPWA

Since 1922 FPWA has driven groundbreaking policy reforms to better serve those in need. We work to dismantle the systemic barriers that impede economic security and well-being and strengthen the capacity of human services agencies and faith organizations so New Yorkers with lower incomes can thrive and live with dignity. FPWA engages in research and analysis-driven policymaking and advocacy; program and practice testing to inform policy change; strengthening capacity to build more effective and responsive organizations; and raising awareness educating and mobilizing on the issues and policies that most impede economic security and well-being.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Policy & Advocacy leads the development coordination and management of FPWAs policy and advocacy work. The Director will work closely with the Director of Research and Evaluation to ensure that FPWAs research is in the service policy and that the policy and advocacy work is informed by research. Additionally the Director works closely with FPWAs Membership and External Relations Team and with several strategic stakeholders to influence legislative and budget outcomes to positively impact New Yorkers with low income and the health and human services organizations that serve them.

The successful candidate will be a creative solutions-oriented leader who can translate complex ideas into actionable policy solutions implementable at the city and state level and is able to build consensus to move policy solutions forward.

This role reports to the Chief of Policy Advocacy and Research and will be an integral part of furthering FPWAs mission to dismantle the structural and systemic barriers that impede economic security and well-being and implement policies that support economic security for all by developing and leading a robust policy agenda.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and supervise a high-impact policy team; define objectives and processes and to help inform the organizations strategic planning and direction
• Develop oversee and coach senior PAR staff in the design development execution and delivery of timely work that furthers the teams objectives and goals
• Influence and partner with senior leaders to define city state and national policy strategy aligned with FPWAs strategic direction and theory of change
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with officials and staff at the New York City Council Office of the Mayor and City agencies as well as with New York State legislators committees and executive offices in order to align FPWA advocacy with government priorities and funding cycles.
• Develop and support internal capacity to conduct independent research and policy analysis (including budget and legislative)
• Remain informed and responsive in strategy and communication to policy developments that impact the human services sector and present opportunities for FPWA to take a leadership position
• Measure the effectiveness of policy work and initiatives; define and lead change to meet objectives
• Work in partnership with FPWA External Affairs team in coordinating the work of external partners (lobbying firms consultants etc.) to ensure that priority positions and targeted local state and national advocacy outcomes are effectively achieved
• Collaborate and coordinate across the Policy and Research department and broader organization to ensure policy and advocacy priorities align with FPWAs strategic direction and the needs of FPWAs membership network of nearly 170 human services and faith-based organizations and sector at large
• Effectively partner across all organizational departments to enable and facilitate FPWAs positioning across its core areas of focus and increase engagement of stakeholders through the strategic use of diverse media platforms
• Serve as ambassador of FPWAs mission and policy and advocacy priorities; develop and maintain relationships across constituents (faith-based Board of Directors staff legislative etc.)
• Raise FPWA profile and visibility as a leader in developing and advancing anti-poverty policy solutions through communications relationship building and other advocacy strategies including campaigns for achieving legislative budgetary and other policy goals
• Diversify expand and promote the departments research and policy products to influence a broad base of policymakers elected officials community members and other stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position manages senior team members and is responsible for coaching teambuilding and performance management. Consultant and intern supervision may also be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

SALARY & BENEFITS

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FPWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

FPWA is committed to employing people who reflect the diversity of our member agencies and the communities and people they serve. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation military status prior record of arrest or conviction citizenship status current employment status or caregiver status.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 95000 - 120000