Oakland, California, United States · Remote Solely
$115k–$130k/yr
Title: Director of Policy and Democratic Governance Reports to: Vice President of Place, Policy, and Power FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $115,106 - $130,208 Location: Remote Tentative Start Date: ASAP About Race Forw…
Skills: Policy Development, Racial Equity Frameworks, Strategic Planning, Facilitation, Cross-Scale Analysis
Oakland, California, United States • Remote Solely
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Lead the development of community-rooted, government-facing policy strategies to advance racial equity across local, state, and federal levels. Build partnerships with national intermediaries and coalitions to align policy efforts with racial justice movement strategies.
Requires at least 8 years of experience in racial equity policy advocacy, government practice, or movement building. Must possess deep knowledge of systemic racial inequity and governance structures across multiple levels of government.
Title: Director of Policy and Democratic Governance
Reports to: Vice President of Place, Policy, and Power
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $115,106 - $130,208
Location: Remote
Tentative Start Date: ASAP
About Race Forward
Race Forward's mission is to catalyze movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial democratic society free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.
Since 1981, Race Forward has brought a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. In 2017 Race Forward united with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward.
Position Summary
The Director of Policy and Democratic Governance is part of Race Forward's newly formed Place, Policy, and Power (PPP) department.
PPP's approach to policy aims to strengthen a just, multiracial democracy through a whole-of-government approach that defends, strengthens, and expands equity-centered policy and practice across local, state, and federal levels. We seek to build durable narratives about the power and responsibility of government in delivering fair and just outcomes for all who live within our communities. We bridge organizing and policy strategies across sectors and scales of governance.
Reporting to the Vice President of Place, Policy, and Power, the Director of Policy and Democratic Governance leads the team's efforts to align and advance policy development that is community-rooted, government-facing, and nationally resonant. The role supports policy development and advocacy in an effort to identify emerging policy issues and best practices. This role builds bridges across levels of government; organizes strategies with other national intermediaries; and ensures that local and state innovations inform and shape national dialogues to secure transformative outcomes.
This position is included in a union-represented Collective Bargaining Unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining.
Duties and Responsibilities
Policy Strategy and Development
Movement and Government Partnerships
Research, Reports, and Tools Development
Project Management and Internal Systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform successfully in this role, the Director of Policy and Democratic Governance should demonstrate:
Qualifications and Experience
Additional Information
How to Apply
External Applicants: To apply for this position, please click the link below. To ensure full consideration, please be sure to include both a cover letter and resume with your application.
https://raceforward.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Race Forward is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Race Forward will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
EEO Statement
Race Forward provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Race Forward advances #RacialJustice via research, media & practice. Join us at http://facingraceconference.com/
Race Forward is a national racial justice organization founded in 1981. We envision a vibrant world in which people of all races create, share and enjoy resources and relationships equitably, unleashing individual potential, embracing collective responsibility and generating global prosperity. We strive to be a leading values-driven social justice enterprise where the culture and commitment created by our multi-racial and diverse staff supports individual and organizational excellence and sustainability. Race Forward advances racial justice through research, media and practice. We bring systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial annual conference focused on racial justice. Race Forward advances racial justice through research, media and practice. We bring systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial annual conference focused on racial justice. http://facingraceconference.com/
Offices: PO Box 96353, Washington, District of Columbia 20090-6353, US
View all jobs at Race ForwardRace Forward advances #RacialJustice via research, media & practice. Join us at http://facingraceconference.com/
Race Forward is a national racial justice organization founded in 1981. We envision a vibrant world in which people of all races create, share and enjoy resources and relationships equitably, unleashing individual potential, embracing collective responsibility and generating global prosperity. We strive to be a leading values-driven social justice enterprise where the culture and commitment created by our multi-racial and diverse staff supports individual and organizational excellence and sustainability. Race Forward advances racial justice through research, media and practice. We bring systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial annual conference focused on racial justice. Race Forward advances racial justice through research, media and practice. We bring systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial annual conference focused on racial justice. http://facingraceconference.com/
Offices: PO Box 96353, Washington, District of Columbia 20090-6353, US
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