Director, Advocacy Strategy and Engagement - National Office (Remote

The Director, Advocacy Strategy and Engagement will oversee the day-to-day grassroots advocacy and mobilization functions of the Government Relations Department (the Department) at Y-USA. Contribute to the development and execution of strategy and plans for coordinated outreach to engage target audiences and elected officials. Manage the creation and deployment of advocacy messaging, collateral materials, and digital resources to support advancement of policy goals and interests of the YMCA national resource office.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States.

This position is DC-based and applicants must live within the Virginia, Maryland or Washington, D.C. area.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• defined benefit plan (retirement savings)
• defined contribution plan (403(b) plan)
• life and disability insurances
• technology stipend
• generous paid time off
• all in a work from anywhere in the continental U.S. workplace.

• Bachelor's degree or higher required in a relevant field. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 8-12 years of issues management experience in a political or public affairs environment, Capital Hill experience preferred
• Expert functional skills, advanced industry knowledge and experience, advanced managerial skills
• Manages multiple teams or functions
• Strategic and operational decision-making authority
• Highly complex tasks and managerial tasks
• Minimal supervision