Senior Vice President of Program Partnerships and Advocacy

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Share Our Strength Full time
Program Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy

At Share Our Strength, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing results-driven strategies that leverage partnerships, programmatic expertise, government relations, advocacy, and communications to maximize access and participation in federal nutrition programs and policies that increase economic mobility.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program development, management, and advocacy, with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including non-profit and political leaders, government agencies, and community organizations. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic partnerships and advocacy plans to advance Share Our Strength's mission and goals
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including non-profit and political leaders, government agencies, and community organizations
  • Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy to align on priorities and support the team in executing against our priorities
  • Manage a combined multi-million-dollar budget and oversee all of the organization's advocacy efforts on state and federal legislative priorities
  • Represent Share Our Strength's interests and needs on the Executive Team and in coordination with other internal departments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required, with 10-15 years of previous work experience, graduate degree preferred
  • At least 5-7 years of people management experience, with a focus on coaching and developing teams in support of a positive team culture
  • Successful budget management experience with multi-million-dollar budgets
  • Successful track record managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Experience in developing program strategy for and in running a large program that is national in scope and local in implementation through a range of partnerships
  • In-depth policy expertise and experience with both hunger and poverty-related policies
  • Experience in leading advocacy efforts
  • Proven relationship-building skills
  • Keen judgment and emotional intelligence
  • Must be flexible and highly organized

What We Offer:

  • A comprehensive benefits plan, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement, wellness benefits, and paid time off
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about ending childhood hunger

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. We look forward to hearing from you



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