Managing Director of Advocacy

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Impactforequity Full time
About the Role

Impact for Equity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Director of Advocacy to lead our organization's advocacy efforts and drive transformational change in the Chicago region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive advocacy strategy that integrates policy, advocacy, and community-centered organizing to advance racial, economic, and social justice.
  • Lead a team of advocacy staff and work collaboratively with program directors to execute high-impact advocacy initiatives.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to advance Impact for Equity's advocacy agenda and serve as a significant voice in shaping the organization's overall direction.
  • Engage in legal and policy systems advocacy, including policy development, legislative advocacy, litigation, education, convening, and other relevant strategies.
  • Represent Impact for Equity in meetings with policymakers, community members, and other stakeholders, and serve as a spokesperson with the media and at public speaking engagements.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in public interest law and/or policy, with a proven history of creative and high-impact advocacy and demonstrated leadership.
  • Experience in litigation, community organizing, communications, and legislative advocacy, with a strong understanding of systemic issues and the ability to advocate for systemic change collaboratively with community leaders and stakeholders.
  • Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to contribute to organization-wide agendas and set priorities, preferably in a non-profit setting.
  • Outstanding writing and communication skills, including oral advocacy, legal and policy writing, and producing information for publication and media engagement.
  • Management experience, including hiring, supervising, mentoring, and training a group of diverse attorneys and policy specialists.
What We Offer

Impact for Equity offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with lived experience of poverty, and people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.



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