National Director Public Affairs

4 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States TalentRemedy Full time
National Director, Public Affairs & Policy Strategy

Are you a strategic leader who understands how policy, narrative, and communications shape movements? Do you believe child well-being and racial equity must sit at the center of public policy?

We are seeking a National Director to lead an enterprise-wide strategy across policy advocacy, strategic communications, and thought leadership for a mission-driven, national social impact organization focused on children, youth, and families.

This executive-level role will shape long-term public affairs strategy, guide national policy positioning, and oversee high-performing policy and communications teams. The National Director will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership and help drive a bold, multi-year agenda rooted in equity, community voice, and measurable impact.

What You'll Lead

Strategic Leadership

  • Set national public affairs narrative, brand positioning, and policy strategy in partnership with executive leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams toward ambitious federal and state policy goals

  • Translate organizational priorities into annual workplans with clear metrics and milestones

  • Align communications strategy with organizing, direct service, and public engagement efforts

  • Oversee departmental budgeting, performance management, and team development

Policy & Narrative Strategy

  • Direct development and implementation of national public policy and advocacy strategies

  • Shape values-centered narratives that mobilize diverse constituencies

  • Oversee unified communications and marketing plans across platforms

  • Track political, demographic, and economic shifts to inform strategy

  • Guide research partnerships and major policy publications

  • Build and steward coalitions with aligned partners and stakeholders

Program Oversight & Impact

  • Establish performance metrics and accountability systems

  • Lead grant sourcing and funding alignment for policy initiatives

  • Support campaign planning, coalition recruitment, and execution

  • Monitor emerging stakeholder needs and adjust strategy accordingly

Requirements
What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field preferred

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in public policy, communications, advocacy, or politics

  • 6–8 years of senior leadership experience managing high-performing teams

  • Demonstrated success leading state or national-level policy or campaign initiatives

  • Strong understanding of nonprofit strategy, budgeting, and organizational operations

  • Expertise in policy analysis, coalition-building, racial equity, or child/family-focused advocacy

Preferred Experience

  • Proven campaign development and execution

  • Experience leading narrative strategy or major policy reports from concept to publication

  • Established relationships with national policy leaders and aligned institutions

  • Comfort representing organizations in mainstream, community, and digital medCore Competencies

  • Strategic leadership in high-stakes environments

  • Deep commitment to racial equity and community-centered decision-making

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong coalition-building and consensus-building ability

  • Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into action

  • High ethical standards and servant-leader mindset

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