Executive Vice President, Policy

Department: Executive

Position classification: Exempt, Full-time

Summary

The Center for American Progress is a progressive think tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action. We are creating a long-term, progressive vision for America—a vision that policymakers, thought leaders, and activists can use to shape the national debate and pass laws that make a difference.

The Center seeks an Executive Vice President who will provide direct support to the President & CEO. S/he will provide strategic consultation and policy analysis on issues affecting the organization. The Executive Vice President will work with all departments to develop policy products and programs.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and manage policy team leads and Senior Fellows.
• Responsible for long-term and strategic planning and determining policy priorities.
• Drive new policy initiatives and CAP position on issues.
• Represent CAP to press and outside stakeholders.
• Manage and approve all policy projects, including workflow and goals, staffing, and funding priorities.
• Coordinate and integrate the activities of department heads and staff in the development and implementation of policy and products.
• Manage and build cross-cutting policies and initiatives across teams and Senior Fellows.
• Member of the Executive Committee and a key liaison with staff and Board of Directors.
• Provide policy analysis and strategic consultation to the President & CEO and executive management.
• Manage independent consultants and contracts; draft and review work plans.
• Build and manage strong individual and foundation fundraising relationships.
• Conduct direct fundraising for with policy department heads in support of teams or projects.
• Provide key leadership with internal and external stakeholders in the representation and development of strategic program and policy initiatives.
• Oversee the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations, and responses on Center issues.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and decision support for the President & CEO and strategic management team.
• Identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity internally and externally in support of the Center’s mission.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Ten years of professional experience—political, legislative, government, and/or nonprofit experience required
• Executive level management and leadership required
• Policy expertise preferred
• Fundraising experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
• Excellent project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to the Center’s mission

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Executive Search
Washington, DC 20005

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Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.