Reports to: Senior Director, Women’s Initiative
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Inclusive Growth
Position classification: Exempt, full time
Minimum compensation: $77,000/$92,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
American Progress is seeking an Associate Director or Director of the Women’s Initiative to work in close partnership with the initiative’s Senior Director to help oversee and coordinate the development of policy proposals that further the rights and well-being of women while advancing gender equity overall.
The Associate Director or Director should have significant experience in policy development and advocacy strategy and be comfortable with project managing staff at various levels of seniority within the Women’s Initiative and across the organization. In addition to helping foster staff’s policy work and expertise on a range of subject matters—including economic security matters, gender equity, and health policy—the Associate Director or Director will also be expected to develop and spearhead new areas of policy that advance the goals of the Women’s Initiative and CAP’s crosscutting priorities.
A substantive background in economic security issues is an asset but not a requirement for the position. Understanding or experience in other areas of focus, such as health care, is also welcome.
The successful candidate will be driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. They will join a dynamic team of colleagues to assist in strengthening the Women’s Initiative’s policy work and supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
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American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union. The Associate Director position has a minimum salary of $77,000, and the Director position has a minimum salary of $92,000.
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.
https://www.americanprogress.org/job/associate-director-director-womens-initiative-2/
The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.