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Description

Summary: 

The Executive Management Officer (EMO) is an integral member of the leadership team, serving as a special assistant and advisor to executive management. The EMO, reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), manages the detailed and complex analysis of issues affecting the organization relative to public policy & advocacy, federal and state legislative affairs, specialized grants oversight & management, and other special projects. The position builds relationships with local, state, and federal lawmakers and leverages those relationships for the protection of laws and funding that support employment and services for people with disabilities; advocates for the equal inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce and community spaces; and fosters community support for the Lighthouse’s mission. The successful incumbent in this position is an innovative, enthusiastic individual capable of working independently to assist with the implementation of policies and procedures necessary to achieve the organization’s goals and carry out the Lighthouse mission.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Management Core Support Responsibilities

• Provides      special assistance to the President & CEO and executive management      advising on issues based on research, data, and statistics pursuant to local,      state, and federal policies, regulations & laws.
• Directs      and performs the identification and evaluation of state and federal      policies in broad and specific categories utilizing state and federal      laws, legislation, court orders, executive orders, budgets, policy      statements, advisory group recommendations, and special reports.
• Initiates      and directs policy research projects involving needs assessment surveys,      special purpose questionnaires, citizen/client participation components,      model legislation, and applicable data from internal and external      resources. 
• Assists      with the writing of organizational and department policies.
• Develops      and makes presentations on behalf of the organization.
• Represents      the Lighthouse on local, state, and national organizations and committees.
• Manages      and provides oversight for low to medium-level agency specific projects.

Public Policy, Legislative & Advocacy Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and strengthen      relationships with local, state, and federal lawmakers, keeping them      informed and updated on issues that impact people with disabilities and      the Lighthouse’s mission.
• Monitor ongoing activities of      local officials, state and federal legislatures for items that affect      people with disabilities. 
• Serves as a Legislative Liaison      and may testify before legislative committees in support of the      Lighthouse’s/sister agency’s legislative platforms.
• Mobilize staff, board, and      supporters in response to legislation affecting people with disabilities.
• Create targeted messaging for      combating legislation that adversely affects people with disabilities.
• Stay abreast of issues that may      impact the Lighthouse and/or people with disabilities and develop an in-depth      understanding of related complex policies and regulations to be able to      communicate the Lighthouse’s position effectively and advocate for change      when called for.
• Coordinate policy efforts and      strengthen relationships with sister agencies, VisionServe Alliance, National      Industries for the Blind (NIB), and National Association for the      Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB).
• In coordination with Lighthouse Services      staff, develop awareness/advocacy events for services departments in Baton      Rouge and New Orleans.
• Advocate for inclusion and      improved access to community and public resources for people with      disabilities (e.g., OVW, public transit, and deaf services)
• Participate in committees and      coalitions to bring a voice to the work of the Lighthouse and the needs of      people with disabilities.
• Build relationships with      non-profits, government, and corporate organizations providing services to      people with disabilities.
• Consult with NIB and sister      agencies to create coordinated efforts in advocating for the rights and      inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Support growth of employee      advocates and ambassadors.

Grants Oversight & Special Projects Management Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management      of grant staff and special projects staff, such as the Office of Violence      Against Women grant staff, Deaf Services Project staff, and other      grants/special project staff as assigned.
• Provide      oversight and management for special projects that provide support for the      Lighthouse’s strategic goals and mission, such as: 
  • the       organization’s Training Program;
  • the       organization’s Standard Operating Procedures Tracking System;
  • the       organization’s collaborative projects with sister agencies; and
  • other       special projects as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree required; degree in public policy, political science, business, or communications a plus.

· Special Knowledge or Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills; Must be able to communicate complex subjects clearly; Ability to communicate well at all levels, including legislators, employers, and other partners; Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; Strong business acumen and legislative affairs awareness; Outstanding people skills to build and cultivate relationships; Excellent leader who can work under pressure; Good knowledge of public policy; Proficient computer skills using business productivity tools ; Excellent working knowledge of diverse media platforms to advance objectives; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to effectively manage projects & grant activity.

· Experience:  Minimum 3 years’ experience; Preferred experience of at least two years in managing public policy or experience in a nonprofit leadership position; or at least 2 years in managing business strategies and special projects; Direct experience in managing grants a plus. Consideration given to less management experience in combination with advocacy & public policy experience.

· Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise grants staff, special projects staff, and employee advocates.

· Physical: Able to review print & electronic materials, move about in the community, lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and sit for extended periods. Able to travel throughout the facility to manage all work responsibilities, breaks, and emergency evacuations, with or without reasonable accommodation safely and effectively. Able to manage all self-care needs and activities of daily living as required to support successful employment, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

· Personality: Professional, confident, able to maintain confidentiality, detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, learning orientation.

· Working Conditions: Inside office and community. Some travel required.

· Work Schedule: Full-time/Non-Exempt. 40 hours weekly, some evening events and travel. 

· Background Check and Drug Testing Required: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective and successful oversight of all areas associated with the position upon request by the President & CEO.