Reports to: Senior Vice President, Structural Reform and Governance
Staff reporting to this position: Democracy Policy team
Department: Structural Reform and Governance
Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 9
Minimum compensation: $140,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
The Vice President for Democracy Policy will lead the Democracy Policy team and coordinate American Progress’ crosscutting, organizationwide priority to restore social trust in democracy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of democracy policy, including helping safeguard free and fair elections, creating effective institutions of government, and building a multiracial democracy that is reflective of all Americans. A successful candidate will have familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with the democracy policymaking community in Washington, D.C.
The Vice President for Democracy Policy 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. This work will include connecting the Democracy’s teams efforts with the organization’s five crosscutting priorities:
The Vice President will supervise members of the Democracy Policy team and, in partnership with the Senior Vice President, manage American Progress’ relationships with outside stakeholders on democracy-related issues, including ally organizations, policymakers, and the media. The position requires overseeing and executing projects involving communication, policy analysis and development, research, and writing, as well as driving collaboration with experts across American Progress.
The Vice President will lead strategy development to turn ideas into action, engaging with staff throughout American Progress as well as outside coalitions and other organizations. This leader will be expected to refine strategic goals and help raise funds for the organization’s crosscutting priority to restore social trust in democracy.
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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 and has a minimum salary of $140,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
https://www.americanprogress.org/job/vice-president-democracy-policy/
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.