[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Senior Director, LGBTQ Research and Communications Project (Washington, DC)

May 13, 2020

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Senior Director, LGBTQ Research and Communications Project (Washington, DC)

  • Reports to: Executive Vice President, External Affairs
  • Staff reporting to this position: LGBTQ Research and Communications Project staff
  • Department: LGBTQ Research and Communications Project
  • Position classification: Exempt, full time

Summary

American Progress has an immediate opening for a Senior Director of the LGBTQ Research and Communications Project. The team's work combines substantive policy research on issues of importance to the LGBTQ community with rapid-response communications and messaging efforts.

The Senior Director is responsible for managing a comprehensive research program, developing new policy and communications ideas, coordinating efforts with other policy departments at American Progress, and working with allied LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ organizations to advance LGBTQ civil rights across the range of policy areas affecting LGBTQ communities. The Senior Director oversees and directs all aspects of the research process; identifies opportunities for legislative and administrative policy change; and coordinates with government affairs staff to implement an agenda that advances key strategic goals, including the Equality Act and LGBTQ-inclusive regulatory policy. The Senior Director oversees strategic communication for the team and conducts public education efforts through both traditional and social media, leveraging all of American Progress's digital assets in the service of team goals. The Senior Director is responsible for the team budget and all fundraising activities, including grant prospecting, relationship management, and reporting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Develop a long-term policy and research strategy for the program while managing day-to-day activities.
  • Manage four full-time staff and monitor the work of consultants.
  • Determine appropriate papers, analytic work, political strategies, and communications research to be conducted by the team or through commissions and partnerships.
  • Research, write, and edit key policy reports and other materials as needed.
  • Initiate, plan, and coordinate public events, publications, and related resources to promote the team's work
  • Represent American Progress in diverse settings, including meetings with members of Congress and their staff; the White House and executive agencies; media outreach and appearances; conferences; and panel discussions.
  • Track federal and state policy and political developments and direct American Progress' strategic response to those developments as appropriate, including rapid-response communications; organizing congressional and press briefings; leading or partnering on coordinated public education campaigns; authoring or commissioning original research or analyses; and authoring or commissioning original policy proposals.
  • Contribute to and coordinate with other American Progress programs and initiatives as appropriate, including identifying crosscutting issues and projects.
  • Produce fundraising and marketing documents and manage the fundraising process with the assistance of the organization's Development team.
  • Work with the Finance team to develop an annual budget and monitor reports.

Requirements and qualifications:

  • Effective supervisory skills and ability to manage, mentor, and lead staff.
  • Experience analyzing federal and state government data and ability to oversee staff conducting research using these datasets.
  • Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • Experience working with foundations, developing relationships with funders, and securing grants.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to initiate and engage in creative approaches to advancing policy.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with lay audiences and the media.
  • Knowledge of legislative and administrative policymaking processes.
  • Campaign and political experience is preferred
  • Commitment to American Progress' mission and goals.
  • Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree is preferred.
  • Eight years of experience in policy development, advocacy, or communications.
  • Three years of experience managing full-time, professional staff.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of and familiarity with politics.
  • Experience in the LGBTQ advocacy movement is desired.
Please apply here.

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