Campaign for the Public’s Health Director

Overview
APHA is looking for a senior executive responsible for the overall direction, strategy, and day-to-day management of the Campaign for the Public’s Health. This role requires an individual who is a strategic thinker, creative tactician, thoughtful and experienced manager, as well as a skilled campaigner. Exceptional planning, leadership, fundraising, and advocacy skills are essential.

A strong understanding of grassroots as well as grasstops advocacy, lobbying, marketing, communications, and partnership engagement skills is a plus. The Campaign Director will work closely with APHA senior staff leadership, various stakeholders, and partners to ensure that the campaign is effectively designed, implemented, and measured for success.

This position requires creativity and innovation in a results-driven environment and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and uncertain environment. The Campaign for the Public’s Health’s Rapid Response Action Center (war room) will serve as a coordinated campaign hub for rapid advocacy, strategic communications, legal action, and cross-sectoral mobilization.

Our initial focus will be federal, with support for state and local partners. Over time, we aim to proactively build a campaign that breaks silos, has strong bipartisan support, and promotes equitable community well-being across all jurisdictions. The campaign will follow the strategic direction defined by APHA senior leadership and guided by a team of advisors.

This position is grant-funded and guaranteed for 2 years, with the expectation of continuing employment if funds are available.

Responsibilities

Management:

Strategize with APHA senior leaders and the Campaign for the Public’s Health Advisory Committee to coordinate a fast-paced, action-oriented campaign.

Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of a comprehensive campaign focusing on improving the public’s health via grassroots and partner engagement and mobilization, creative communications and marketing action, legal strategies, and government relations/lobbying.

Coordinate information flow and reviews of plans and written products.

Assist with development and oversight of consultant agreements.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

Work with Campaign leaders to develop strategies and plans to execute them.

Take primary responsibility for overseeing the group’s overall time management, prioritization, and progress toward goals.

Partnership Engagement:

Uplift and organize mass and targeted grassroots actions, both organically led and led by coalitions and organizational allies.

Staff partner groups and related APHA initiatives (e.g., For Our Health) to harness energy and activity.

Support mobilization with a wide variety of constituents, including building bridges to groups that may not have mobilized together before (health care, military families, business, and faith leaders).

Advocacy/Government Relations:

Coordinate with existing government relations staff and additional consultants to create advocacy and lobbying strategies in support of Campaign policy priorities.

Provide infrastructure, organizing support, and training to support action in key areas of the country to push the agenda forward.

Communications:

Coordinate with communications staff and consultants to assure rapid response communications, key messaging, targeted stories, and product development in support of the Campaign.

Budget/Fundraising:

Work with APHA to ensure the long-term viability of the Campaign by fundraising, managing budgets, and pursuing development opportunities.

Maintain organized data, identify individual and organizational/foundation prospects, and oversee writing relevant grant reports and proposals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of demonstrated success organizing issue, political, or advocacy campaigns in fast-paced, dynamic settings.

Extensive management experience.

Knowledge of public health and existing relationships with key allies, officials, and funders is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and judgment.

Excellent political judgment and understanding of the federal legislative process.

Strong understanding of legislative and policy strategies from grassroots to national settings.

Inclusive leadership and team management abilities.

Self-starter with ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment with competing priorities.

Affable, people-oriented, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience in budget management and financial planning.

Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships.

Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Location and Work Environment

Position based in downtown DC near several metro stations.

Hybrid work environment.

Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Monday – Friday (daytime).

Number of openings: 1.

Application Process
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit the following at: https://careers-apha.icims.com

Cover letter

Resume

Writing sample

Salary requirement

At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company, phone number, email)

Vaccination Policy:
New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: Low to mid-$100s (salary commensurate with experience & job role). APHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY: APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.

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