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Head of Advocacy & Public Policy 

Reports to: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC  
About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!


 
Description

The Head of Advocacy and Public Policy will be responsible for leading the CAFB public policy initiatives, identifying key priorities that align with the CAFB's strategic plan and engaging the broader community to ensure the priorities of the organization reflect the needs of the food insecure community. Responsibilities include interfacing with interest groups and coalitions, addressing issues around hunger and poverty and working internally with the regional leadership teams to determine localized food security strategies throughout the CAFB service area. The Head of Advocacy will work with the Sr. Director of Food, Research & Policy, to implement the CAFB strategic plan and provide training and technical assistance to the CAFB Team and Advisory Council to support member engagement on core policy issues.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate and lead public policy initiatives of CAFB; work with regional leadership team to set vision and support development and implementation of CAFB regional advocacy strategy.
  • Facilitate meetings with a variety of stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes as well as understand the scope of service of these organizations.
  • Research and report on a wide range of policy issues related to poverty and economic security Draft summary briefs and other substantive communication materials that explain policy issues to various audiences.
  • Develop and lead trainings that teach advocacy strategies to community members.
  • Coordinate and lead task-force of food assistance partners and community members to give feedback and speak to challenges in low-income community.
  • Support management activities, including participating in budget development, grant reporting, and grant writing as needed.
  • Contributes to the Regional strategy in alignment with the CAFB strategic plan.
  • Works in collaboration with multiple teams across the CAFB and oversee development of cohesive educational materials and resources for a variety of audiences.
  • Creates policies, procedures, and practices that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of CAFB to advocacy initiatives.
  • Set advocacy goals in accordance with the CAFB strategic plan.
  • Review performance data (financial, grant, and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress, and activity levels.
  • Develop and maintain strategic public policy partnerships and relationships.
  • Manage and work on multiple projects, work within tight deadlines, and prioritize work as necessary.
  • A self-starter as well as a team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional attitude.
  • Embrace organization's mission and core values.
 
Position Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading advocacy initiatives
  • Track record for leading successful public policy campaigns
  • Must demonstrate strong writing and editing skills and the ability to convey information on complex issues both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience public speaking in formal and informal settings.
  • 2 years management experience overseeing programs, budgets and staff
  • 4-year degree required
  • Experience developing community-based programming
  • Experience and competency with various data management systems
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office programs
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in public policy or related degree/experience
  • Spanish fluency
  • Non-profit experience preferred
  • Experience working with diverse audiences and specifically the low-income community

 
EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CAPITALAREAFOODBANK.appone.com



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