Director of Programs and Advocacy

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African American Policy Forum is looking for a Director of Programs and Advocacy

About AAPF:

Founded in 1996, The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists, and policymakers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. We utilize new ideas and innovative perspectives to transform public discourse and policy. We promote frameworks and strategies that address a vision of racial justice that embraces the intersections of race, gender, class, and the array of barriers that disempower those who are marginalized in society. AAPF is dedicated to advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and the indivisibility of all human rights, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Location: New York, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift

Experience:

Program management: 5 years (Preferred)
Policy: 3 years (Preferred)

Duties:

Manage the daily operation and expansion of AAPF campaigns and initiatives
Monitor and advance effective AAPF policy and advocacy programs
Create functional strategies and objectives for AAPF campaigns and initiative
Develop and monitor the budgets/policies and procedures to support the programmatic infrastructure
Identify priorities, gaps, and trends in program resourcing areas and make recommendations accordingly
Provide leadership and innovative ideas to the programmatic efforts of AAPF, including campaign support, policy advocacy, capacity building, grant making, and movement building
Assist in monitoring state and local education policy activity, including legislation, ballot initiatives, and referenda relative to campaigns
Foster relationships with key executive and legislative staff at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels to build support for AAPF policy goals
Develop a national program that supports grassroots organizations across several jurisdictions to launch new or advance existing racial justice campaigns
Help with media activities and events that raise awareness of our campaigns through mainstream and social justice press
Represent AAPF at meetings, conferences and public hearings to gain and share information relevant to the program’s operation
Ensure accurate and timely internal/external reporting and statistical information for policy and advocacy programs
Support grant writing campaigns to funding organizations, as agreed upon by AAPF
Be accessible on evenings and weekends as needed
Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements:

Familiarity with the AAPF’s campaigns and initiatives
Intermediate comprehension of Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality
A minimum of 5 years of program management experience
A minimum of 3 years of policy experience
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
A deep knowledge of program management principles, strategic thinking and strong leadership qualities
A strong organizing, advocacy or social justice background
The ability to write in descriptive, analytical, and persuasive registers
An eagerness to participate in generative brainstorming sessions
A consistent, critical engagement with the broader media landscape
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite