Director of Infrastructure and Transportation Strategy

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Arnold Ventures Full time

Job Overview

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropic organization dedicated to creating sustainable change in the United States. We invest in initiatives that address pressing issues, such as housing shortages, energy needs, and aging infrastructure. Our Infrastructure portfolio aims to improve the country's ability to build infrastructure faster, better, and at lower cost. We work with policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to identify and remove barriers that slow down building timelines and add costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine the strategic direction for the Infrastructure portfolio by conducting research and analysis to identify grantees and inform strategy.
  • Develop policy recommendations and strategically-aligned projects, and develop and manage relationships with grantees, key stakeholders, and experts.
  • Collaborate with Advocacy and Communications teams to drive advocacy and issue campaigns.
  • Actively contribute to team meetings regarding projects, including suggesting ideas and brainstorming.

Requirements

  • 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably including experience with federal or state policy.
  • Demonstrated understanding of transportation policy and project implementation in the United States.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the intersection between land use and zoning issues, housing policy, and transportation policy.
  • Strong policy analysis and research skills, ability to understand technical and theoretical concepts.
  • Strong leadership, people management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Exceptional strategy development, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate key takeaways to diverse, non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Arnold Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays, and a 9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Culture and Core Values

Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. We value adaptability, intellectual curiosity, objectivity, humility, and self-direction.

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