Director of Policy and Advocacy

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States The Jed Foundation Full time
Job Summary

The Jed Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Director of Policy and Advocacy to drive our ambitious state and federal mental health policy agenda. This role is pivotal in shaping our organization's policy direction and advocating for impactful change.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and support policy initiatives at the state and federal levels, including college accreditation.
  • Develop and distribute a monthly policy newsletter for internal and external audiences.
  • Build grassroots support for JED's policy priorities among staff, external stakeholders, and other key groups.
  • Manage government relations and advocacy consultants to achieve high-impact, measurable outcomes.
  • Design and execute internal and external educational programs to strengthen knowledge and impact in mental health policy and advocacy.
  • Engage and cultivate new youth mental health and suicide prevention task forces, working with groups and coalitions focused on advocacy that align with JED's strategy and focus areas.
  • Maintain and expand JED's involvement in existing coalition and task force partnerships, including the Mental Health Liaison Group, STARR Coalition, Sound the Alarm for Kids, and Hopeful Futures, among others.
  • Identify, review, and support legislation ideas from other organizations that are consistent with JED's goals.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with elected officials to achieve JED's advocacy priorities and goals.
  • Recognize and secure potential government funding opportunities for the Development team to consider.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy key advocacy deliverables, including Learning and Evaluation, Communications, Academic Programs, and Community Programs.
  • Design and implement a student internship program focused on mental health policy and advocacy, including establishing partnerships with academic institutions and creating hands-on learning opportunities.
  • Play a key role in the planning and design of the annual policy summit, ensuring its success and relevance to key stakeholders.
  • Integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all government affairs efforts, ensuring they address and reflect the needs of diverse populations.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Political Science and/or Mental Health related degree, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in mental health, health, or disability policy, ideally including work within state or federal legislative or executive branch offices, government affairs, or nonprofit policy and advocacy organizations.
  • Exceptional persuasive writing ability, strong public speaking and communication skills.
  • Alignment with JED's guiding principles and mission.
Pay Ranges / Location / Travel Information

The range listed on this job posting is based on JED's compensation posting ranges. Salaries may be higher or lower depending on experience and geographic location.

This position is HYBRID, with the remainder of work being done from home. This role will require retreat/business meetings at JED's central office in NYC or other locations as designated by JED leadership. Additional travel may be required.

  • Must be able to be in DC for weekly in-person meetings, Hill days, Conferences, etc.
  • Travel ~50% in the US

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