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Change.org · 9 hours ago

Head of External Affairs

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$325K/yr - $358K/yr

5+ years exp

Change.org is a social impact business and the world's largest social change platform, seeking a Head of External Affairs to enhance relationships with conservative influencers and organizations. The role involves developing external communication strategies and strategic partnerships to broaden the platform's reach and impact.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute an external communications strategy that builds trust and engagement with key conservative influencers

Develop strategic partnerships with conservative advocacy groups, policy organizations, NGOs, leaders, influencers and political decision makers who can shape public perception and broaden Change.org’s reach and impact

Prepare for brand opportunities and reputational risks in the conservative space

Advise our senior leadership team on strategic opportunities in the broader conservative landscape

Qualification

Network with conservative leadersStrategic partnerships developmentExternal communications strategyPoliticalCultural fluencyEvent managementStrategic storytellingSocial media outreachWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam leadership

Required

An extensive and active network with top-tier conservative thought leaders, influencers, political decision makers and organizations

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, demonstrating clarity, persuasion, and effectiveness across a diversity of channels

Strong political and cultural fluency, with a nuanced understanding of a diversity of conservative perspectives and communities

Ability to conceptualize, develop and run external affairs events (VIP dinners, conferences, etc)

A demonstrated ability to engage constructively across differences

Strong strategic storytelling, and the ability to build influence and credibility with conservative communities

Strategic planning and management ability, with a proven ability to provide cross-functional leadership performance measurement and stakeholder engagement

Minimum 5 years experience in external affairs, public relations or a leadership role in the conservative community

At least 5+ years of management and strategic leadership experience

Proven success managing or building conservative networks

Experience working on conservative influence campaigns

Experience running external affairs events (VIP dinners, conferences, etc)