National Domestic Violence Hotline · 6 hours ago
Vice President of Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expThe National Domestic Violence Hotline is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing safety and economic empowerment for victims of domestic violence. This role involves advocating for funding, collaborating with various stakeholders, and supervising the Director of Government Affairs to effectively promote the organization’s policy agenda.
ConsultingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Leads efforts to increase Congress’ and the Administration’s commitment to and investment in ending domestic violence
Collaborates with The Hotline’s Executive Leadership Team in developing, establishing, implementing, and evaluating The Hotline’s policy agenda
Works with the CEO to engage and inform The Hotline’s policy committee and full board in developing and executing The Hotline’s policy agenda
Lead and coordinate external lobbying consultants across multiple jurisdictions, fostering collaboration and alignment to ensure cohesive messaging and maximize advocacy effectiveness
Builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant Congressional Committees, Members of Congress and staffers, as well as with related federal administrative agencies, policymakers and personnel, and other national policy leaders
Identify and develop strategic partnerships with organizations working in adjacent fields to build cross-sector collaboration that advance The Hotline's mission and expand policy influence
Cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with national domestic violence and sexual assault organizations to ensure coordinated policy efforts and unified messaging on shared priorities
Monitor legislative, regulatory, procurement and budgetary process and anticipate needs of The Hotline
Monitor, analyze, and respond to emerging policy developments that could impact The Hotline's operations, including regulations related to artificial intelligence, data privacy, telecommunications, and technology platforms
Promotes passage and reauthorization of strong domestic violence laws to enhance victim empowerment, safety and economic security, as well as oppose or amends legislation, policies and practices that may be harmful to survivors, ensuring The Hotline’s positions are voiced in legislative conversation and process
Provides timely information, fact sheets, testimony, letters and other communications to Congress and the Administration, as well as to our members, and helps to raise awareness of policy issues
Participates in fundraising and proposal writing projects related to policy initiatives
Collaborates with The Hotline’s Executive Leadership Team, in evaluating and developing strategies to address emerging critical issues
Ensures that the organization and its missions, programs, services and staff are consistently presented in a strong, positive image
Serve as a spokesperson for The Hotline in the media, at relevant policy events, on panel discussions, and in other engagements as needed
Ensures the alignment of resources to fulfill agency objectives
Other projects and responsibilities may be added and/or changed at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer
Qualification
Required
8 years' experience working in policy and government affairs for not-for-profit organizations
Bachelor' degree in Social Services, Human Services or Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of domestic violence issues and circumstances faced by those experiencing domestic violence
Effective communication skills (written and in person) to act as spokesperson for The Hotline to convey its mission to board, staff, funders, policy makers, and constituents
Inspiring, collaborative, courageous, innovative, and visionary leader with outstanding people and management skills
Strong team building and leadership skills to effectively manage The Hotline's activities through vision, strategic planning and expertise
Exceptional interpersonal skills to elicit commitment to and advancement of The Hotline's mission and vision both internally and externally
Critical analytical skills to understand the social, financial and external issues affecting service providers; to foresee and interpret trends and the dynamic changing needs of The Hotline's partners and constituents and to develop process and resources to respond effectively and in a timely manner
Knowledge and understanding of the national legislative agenda process and key players
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight and/or changing timelines; disciplined leadership and time management skills to coordinate and prioritize own and others' activities, evaluate progress and provide feedback; and to reallocate resources to complete activities within set deadlines
Ability to engage with staff and leadership to promote trust, collaboration, and partnership between departments and levels of leadership
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical plan option
Dental and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance ($50,000 coverage)
Aflac supplemental insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
10 days of paid vacation in your first year (increases with tenure)
14 floating holidays per year
Paid sick leave and paid parental leave
Modern Health, a mental health platform that provides confidential, on-demand support for your mental well-being through individual and group sessions, mediations and other wellness tools.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Nectar Rewards, a peer-to-peer employee recognition and rewards platform that helps teams celebrate wins, reinforce company values, and boost engagement.
Employee referral program
Discounted Gold’s Gym membership
Company
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline is servicing through call,chat and text to the people who are suffering from domestic violence and abuse.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katie Ray-Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Aimee Sanchez
Chief Financial Officer
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