Executive Headquarters (117 West 124th St)
$150,000 - $160,000 /year
Position Summary:
The Director of Public Policy leads the development, coordination, and implementation of Children's Aid's (CA) public policy and legislative agenda and advocacy strategy at the local, state, and national levels. This role vets and promotes community and public sector support for programs and services ensuring the needs of the children, youth, and families served by CA are represented. Through research, coalition engagement, and mobilization, the Director of Public Policy leads legislative and budget advocacy at all levels of government and cultivates spaces for innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing.
The Director will build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with federal, state, and city legislators, government agencies, coalitions, and community-based organizations that advance the agency's mission and grow the agency's influence. The Director of Public Policy oversees the , a statewide alliance promoting the needs of youth with a foster care background that is housed within the office of public policy. The Director of Public Policy reports to the Chief of Staff, works closely with and advises the Children's Aid CEO, Executive Team, senior leadership, and a variety of stakeholders, as well as leads a team of Policy professionals.
Essential Duties:
Drive External Policy Strategy
Coordinate Internal Policy and Advocacy Work
Community Engagement
Supervision
Minimum Qualifications:
Key Competencies:
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
Job Type | Full Time |
Location | --Manhattan |
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