Vice President, Governing for All

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Strategy Officer, aiding in the execution of PolicyLink's strategic vision while promoting cohesion, alignment, and ensuring organizational integrity.

• Transform the organizational vision and ambitious ideas into actionable priorities and workplans, linking activities to outcomes that significantly impact communities.

• Oversee strategic projects and initiatives within the Governing for All portfolio, including direct oversight of team members.

• Develop internal systems and processes that enhance efficiency, communication, knowledge sharing, and accountability across legal, policy, and operations teams.

• Establish metrics, track progress, and ensure that each team meets its objectives and delivers on commitments.

• Assist the Chief Strategy Officer in the organization's growth and development by seeking strategic funding opportunities and expanding programs.

• Increase the visibility of Governing for All, contributing to the enhancement of the organization’s influence and credibility.

• Maintain and reinforce relationships with current partners.

• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with new organizations that align with PolicyLink’s mission.

• Foster a culture focused on achievement, impactful outcomes, and excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong commitment to PolicyLink’s vision of a nation that truly governs for all.

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in senior leadership roles within organizations.

• Preferred experience in advocacy, government, public policy, think tanks, or research organizations.

• A proven ability to align programmatic efforts and operations with organizational strategy alongside leadership and senior staff.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state policy development and advocacy processes.

• Commitment to values-driven leadership with a people-management style that is results-oriented, collaborative, and promotes inclusivity and belonging.

• A proactive self-starter who demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset in their work.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with excellent judgment.

• Exceptional skills in relationship building, with the capacity to develop and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to translate vision into actionable goals and deliverables.

• Comfortable working with results-based accountability and fostering a learning environment.

• Experience managing complexity and maintaining rigor in the work environment.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multicultural teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) plan with employer and employee-matching contributions that vest immediately.

• New hires are eligible to participate within one month of their start date.

• Flexible Spending Account available.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.

• Group term life insurance along with guaranteed-issue voluntary life insurance.

• Unlimited vacation and sick leave, along with other generous leave benefits.

• Three mandatory organization reset weeks in addition to 13 paid holidays.