PolicyLink is hiring a
Position Announcement
POSITION TITLE: Director of California Strategy
LOCATION: California
STATUS: Exempt
APPLY BY: Rolling
Organization Overview
This position, available immediately, is an exciting opportunity to join the staff at PolicyLink. PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the 100 million people in America who live in or near poverty, particularly those facing the barriers of structural racism. We are currently working remotely.
Please visit our website at: www.policylink.org.
Position Summary
The California Director will be responsible for shaping our broader Winning on Equity in Places strategy in California — designed to support multi-issue statewide campaigns and coalitions to advance racial equity. The Director will work to ensure that California is a model for PolicyLink evolving portfolio for state-based work around racial equity, inclusive development, infrastructure, and civil engagement. The person in this role will help integrate a statewide strategy that strengthens the power of community-based organizations, networks, and coalitions to disrupt traditional economic and infrastructure development, placing communities in the driver’s seat around policy decisions that accelerate public investments in community serving infrastructure; quality jobs; permanently affordable housing; and climate resilience. The position is an engaging and energizing role that supports communities throughout California to improve racial and economic equity across the state. The Director will oversee the development and execution of PolicyLink California programming; lead research, policy, legislative, and coalition building work in California; and coordinate and manage fundraising and funder relationships, in partnership with the Development team. They will play a central role in leveraging and strengthening internal and external research, advocacy and civic engagement partnerships with a broad range of institutional and community partners across the state to advance a racial equity governing agenda that centers the needs of the 15 million people living in California that are at 200 percent or below of the poverty line.
The Director will work with the Executive Leadership team and staff on development and fundraising goals and steps to achieve them, as well as coordinate donor relations. In close partnership with the Executive Leadership team, the director will support the growth, strategy, and concurrent priorities of PolicyLink work in California. The Director will also drive a critical research and policy agenda that shifts conversation with legislators, funders, and local leaders, and engages communities at the grassroots level. After a year, a successful effort will have advanced the Winning on Equity in Places strategy so that it supports multi-issue statewide coalitions and campaigns to advance racial equity. The Director will take on a coaching role to internal staff and external stakeholders, serving as an advocate and organizer and motivating staff and stakeholders to understand their power, realize common goals, and redirect existing policy and funding programs toward equity and recovery.
Core Responsibilities
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Skills
Knowledge
Proven expertise in statewide legislative advocacy and community organizing landscape, including the ability to work and maintain deep partnerships with local, regional, and statewide equity advocates, organizing, and coalition building efforts.
Have a deep understanding of the social, political, and economic context that impacts California. This includes deep knowledge and issues expertise across housing and community development, inclusive economic development, climate justice, and racial equity.
Fluency with results based accountability (RBA) frameworks and data, including an understanding of its limitations, a commitment to using RBA to quantify the ways in which inequity persists in cities, and as an analytical tool to measure the impact of new policies and programs.
Background
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $160,000 dependent upon experience.
Additionally, PolicyLink provides a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter expenses, and generous leave benefits.
How To Apply:
We accept online applications only.
Please note: No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work towards a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.
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