Vice President of Programs and Policy
Company: Environmental Health Strategy Center
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Cross-Organizational - Portland, Maine - Full Time - Opened 7
days ago - From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year Job Description
About Us: Join the fight for environmental public health and
justice! Help secure equal access for all people to safe food and
drinking water, healthy homes, and products that are toxic-free and
climate-friendly. Help empower impacted communities, end racial
disparities, prevent plastic pollution, and more. Defend Our Health
works nationally and at the state level to fix our broken chemical
safety system and promote a just and sustainable materials economy.
We use the best science and grassroots power to persuade
decision-makers in government and industry to act on solutions.
We're looking for a seasoned nonprofit leader and program manager
with experience in planning and running science-based advocacy
campaigns aimed at influencing government and corporate
policymaking. The successful candidate will be a persuasive
communicator with the mind of an analyst, the heart of an
organizer, and the chops of a campaigner. You must be a team
builder with a demonstrated commitment to racial, economic, and
environmental justice. Responsibilities:Plan and manage strategic
issue campaigns to shape government and corporate policy Ensure the
scientific and analytical integrity of our research and
science-based advocacy Achieve synergy between our policy and
markets work, and our state and national programs Supervise 4 or
more program directors, ensuring their success and developing their
talent Work with our Communications Team to amplify and strengthen
campaign messaging and with our Development Team to raise grant
funds and major gifts to fuel our program work Advise the Executive
Director on organizational priorities as part of the Executive Team
Requirements:Seven years of directly relevant experience with
progressively increasing responsibility Proven ability to plan and
run issue campaigns that persuade decision makers to take action
Ability to integrate advocacy, organizing, and communications
within strategic campaigns Proven success in supervision,
developing staff talent, and building effective teams Strong
analytical skills, applied to policy research, data analysis, and
campaign planning Strong listening and communication skills that
help motivate and move people into action Bonus Points:
Keywords: Environmental Health Strategy Center, Portland , Vice President of Programs and Policy, Executive , Portland, Oregon
Click
here to apply!
|