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EPIP

Managing Director of Campaigns and Communications (AFR)

EPIP, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Managing Director of Campaigns and Communications (AFR)

Posted on November 03, 2020

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.AFR has been called “the leading voice for Wall Street accountability” in Washington. Help us continue and grow this important work.Our organization played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform bill and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and we are continuing the fight to create a financial system that deconstructs systemic racism and inequality, and promotes a just and sustainable economy. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF)’s staff effectively advances the agenda of a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community-based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts, working together to advance this fundamentally important part of the economic and racial justice agenda.AFREF invites nominations and applications for a

Managing Director of Campaigns and Communications.

As a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director will lead campaigns and communications work to increase our impact and capacity to drive change. She/he/they will partner with AFREF’s leadership to build connectivity within teams, across the organization, and with coalition partners and will bring an inclusive management style that supports staff members to achieve their highest potential and is grounded in principles of equity and inclusion.Job responsibilities include:

Leading and advising a team of AFREF staff in Campaigns and Communications on all aspects of leveraging resources to build public will and power to fight for critical economic policy reformEstablishing a clear narrative and framework that ties together AFREF’s diverse portfolio of workDeveloping and advancing campaigns that grow the capacity and power of the organization, tour coalition and coalition partners, and create the public and political will for policy changeProvide mentorship and management to communications and campaign staff that helps build and sustain a strong culture of inclusion, growth, and performance at all levelsIdentify, build, and nurture external strategic partnerships that help to advance key policy objectivesIdeal candidates will have:

A deep commitment to economic and racial justice15 plus years of relevant experience, including five years of leadership and management experience in a mission-driven, fast-paced, high-performance environmentAn understanding of the nuances of both communications and campaign management and ability to bring relevant content expertise and lived experience to AFREF’s work to advance economic justiceDemonstrated experience designing, operationalizing, and leading effective campaign and communications strategies that impact public policy; ability to identify strategic opportunitiesExperience with and enthusiasm for mentorship and staff development; demonstrated commitment to responsive, accountable leadership and proactively managing others to take ownership, initiative, and actionA record of innovation in communications and advocacy.Proven track record of building and sustaining partnerships and alliances with diverse organizations and stakeholdersExceptional communication skills including compelling public-speaking and persuasive writing skills with the ability to translate complex, technical issues into accessible language for wider audiences, including the media, senior officials, coalition partners, and donors;Knowledge of financial and economic policy, and of the federal legislative and regulatory contextThe salary range for this position is $105k-120k plus benefits and will be determined based on experience and qualifications for the role. More information can be found HERE .To Apply This search is being conducted by the talent strategy firm, NPAG . Given the timing of our nation’s upcoming presidential election, we will accept applications through December 1, 2020. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: AFR-MD@npag.com . In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

AFREF

is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Reed Young published this page in Job Board 3 years ago

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