National Director Public Affairs

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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?
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Our client is 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.
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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.
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What You’ll Lead<\/span><\/b>
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Strategic Leadership<\/b>
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• Set national public affairs narrative, brand positioning, and policy strategy in partnership with executive leadership
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• Lead cross\-functional teams toward ambitious federal and state policy goals
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• Translate organizational priorities into annual workplans with clear metrics and milestones
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• Align communications strategy with organizing, direct service, and public engagement efforts
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• Oversee departmental budgeting, performance management, and team development
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  Policy & Narrative Strategy<\/b>
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  • Direct development and implementation of national public policy and advocacy strategies
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  • Shape values\-centered narratives that mobilize diverse constituencies
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  • Oversee unified communications and marketing plans across platforms
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  • Track political, demographic, and economic shifts to inform strategy
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  • Guide research partnerships and major policy publications
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  • Build and steward coalitions with aligned partners and stakeholders
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    Program Oversight & Impact<\/b>
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    • Establish performance metrics and accountability systems
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    • Lead grant sourcing and funding alignment for policy initiatives
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    • Support campaign planning, coalition recruitment, and execution
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    • Monitor emerging stakeholder needs and adjust strategy accordingly
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      Requirements<\/h3>

      What You Bring
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      • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field preferred
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      • 10+ years of relevant experience in public policy, communications, advocacy, or politics
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      • 6–8 years of senior leadership experience managing high\-performing teams
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      • Demonstrated success leading state or national\-level policy or campaign initiatives
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      • Strong understanding of nonprofit strategy, budgeting, and organizational operations
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      • Expertise in policy analysis, coalition\-building, racial equity, or child\/family\-focused advocacy
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        Preferred Experience
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        • Proven campaign development and execution
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        • Experience leading narrative strategy or major policy reports from concept to publication
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        • Established relationships with national policy leaders and aligned institutions
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        • Comfort representing organizations in mainstream, community, and digital medCore Competencies
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        • Strategic leadership in high\-stakes environments
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        • Deep commitment to racial equity and community\-centered decision\-making
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        • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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        • Strong coalition\-building and consensus\-building ability
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        • Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into action
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        • High ethical standards and servant\-leader mindset
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