Policy Director

REPRO Rising Virginia Policy Director Richmond, VA
· Full time Apply for Policy Director

RRVA is at a point of exciting transformation as we build our team to meet the demands of a post‑Roe landscape, achieve the goals of our new two‑year strategic plan and help lead the passage of a state Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom.

REPRO Rising Virginia is a bold, effective, and trusted leader in the political fight for Reproductive Freedom in Virginia. We advocate for laws and policies that guarantee the right to bodily autonomy, including access to abortion care without barriers. The organization envisions the Commonwealth as a beacon of reproductive freedom, where laws and policies guarantee all Virginians the right to bodily autonomy and access to abortion care without barriers, along with the full continuum of sexual and reproductive health care.

This care is affordable, reliable, high‑quality, and free from shame, stigma, bias, fear, and coercion.

POLICY DIRECTOR

The Position – The Policy Director is part of a new leadership team and reports directly to the Executive Director. This position is hybrid with two days in‑office either at the Richmond or Alexandria location. The role requires some non‑traditional work hours, including Virginia‑based travel and evening/weekend availability during the January – March General Assembly session. This position is full‑time exempt (35 hours/ week).

RRVA is at a point of exciting transformation as we build our team to meet the demands of a post‑Roe landscape, achieve the goals of our new two‑year strategic plan and help lead the passage of a state Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom. The Policy Director will significantly impact the organization’s strategy and its ability to secure ongoing reproductive rights and access for all Virginians.

The Policy Director is an essential strategic leader within RRVA and is responsible for shaping and implementing the organization’s policy and legislative programming. This role involves collaborating with the Executive Director, managing a policy associate and communications manager, and representing RRVA in state and local coalitions, and working with national partners to advance RRVA’s policy and legislative priorities. The Policy Director will play a key role in driving RRVA’s mission to protect and advance reproductive freedom and build political power, to ensure that every Virginian can make personal reproductive healthcare decisions without shame, stigma, or interference.

The role will collaborate with a diverse team and engage with stakeholders across Virginia. The Policy Director will engage in direct lobbying at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond and build strong relationships with Virginia elected and appointed officials. The Policy Director will also participate in community engagement activities and represent RRVA at relevant events and coalitions to further the organization’s impact and reach.

• Minimum of 4 years of hiring, supervising and mentoring a team. In addition, experience with evaluating and developing direct reports.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with developing and managing departmental budget.
• Minimum 3 years of experience adapting strategies as new opportunities or challenges arise while ensuring alignment with an organization’s mission and values.
• Experience in aligning policy work with an organization’s mission and vision.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and implementing strategic plans for policy work based on a dynamic climate and insights gained from national trends.
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience leading efforts to implement effective policy and communication strategies that align with an organization’s mission and values.
• Experience in advancing legislation through drafting, analyzing, and policy‑related materials to achieve impactful results.
• Familiar with organizing and participating in legislative and policy‑related events, representing the organization at local, state, and national forums and coalitions.
• Familiar with providing expert policy guidance to partner…