Policy Director, DC Greens

DC Greens - a nonprofit that works to advance health equity by building a just and resilient food system - is seeking candidates for a Policy Director position within the organization.  The Policy Director is a member of DC Greens' Leadership Team, and is responsible for leading the Policy Department. DC Greens' policy portfolio is expansive (including food access, institutional procurement, and healthcare policy around "food as medicine"), with a theory of change that includes cross-sector collaboration and centering the priorities of those who are most impacted.  Check out our Strategic Plan to learn more about our strategic priorities.

Qualifications 

• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity; experience and cultural competence working with historically oppressed peoples and a strategic understanding of social change 
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision and mission of DC Greens’ work; experience with advancing food justice initiatives in the District 
• 10+ years of progressively increasing program management responsibilities informed by direct community experience and/or related educational studies 
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience leading, managing, and guiding diverse teams in their professional development 
• Minimum of 3 years non profit leadership experience 
• Experience managing programs within a nonprofit setting 
• Ability to manage multiple teams simultaneously, prioritize accordingly, and deliver against competing deadlines 
•  Ability to implement vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change 
• Visionary leader who creatively translates strategy to help staff connect the big picture to their independent roles 
• Diplomatic and transparent leader with excellent emotional IQ 
•  Clear oral and written communication skills with experience shaping messages to relevant stakeholders
• Experience in policy development, campaigning, and change activities 
• Preferred familiarity with the food policy landscape in DC

Salary & Benefits This is a regular, full-time (40 hours/week) salary, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $86,750 to $92,000 commensurate with experience and non negotiable. There is a generous benefits package (medical/dental/vision, disability/life insurance, 25 days PTO, employer match on retirement contributions after 1 year, flexible schedule). DC Greens does have a telework policy that allows employees to work remotely. Due to the current pandemic all employees are currently working remotely but being physically present in the office may be a requirement in the future. How to Apply If interested, email a cover letter and resume to hiring@dcgreens.org. In your cover letter provide an answer in 250 words or less to the following prompt: What is your personal and professional lived experience with the communities with whom we work? Please put "Policy Director" in the subject line and save your cover letter and resume as a single attachment labeled “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_Application”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to applicants that apply by March 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. Anticipated start date is April 18, 2022.

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