Director, Workforce Policy Jobs

This is a hybrid position based in Washington D.C. and requires 3 days in-office.

Position Summary

The Director leads overall workforce policy strategy, including successfully advancing pieces of LeadingAge’s workforce policy agenda. Reporting to the Vice President for Housing and Aging Services Policy and collaborating closely with other members of the Policy team, and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @ UMass Boston, the Director will develop and implement domestic and immigration-related workforce policy solutions and monitor and analyze existing and emerging legislative proposals to determine the potential impact on LeadingAge members.

In Support Of Key Organizational Strategy

The individual is responsible for assisting the advancement of LeadingAge’s public policy priorities including the legislative and regulatory agenda. The Director builds and strengthens relationships with members of Congress, congressional offices, relevant congressional committees, and federal staff and officials. Additionally, the Director develops and maintains effective contacts with key stakeholder groups including, but not limited to LeadingAge members, LeadingAge partner organizations, coalitions, and government agencies most regularly being the Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Health and Human Services. The Director represents LeadingAge’s workforce and technology policies before policy makers and coalition partners. The incumbent offers strategic leadership and operational support to the Policy team to provide cohesiveness on workforce policy including immigration, training, retention and Older Americans Act (OAA) services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all are able to meaningfully contribute and thrive.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, proposed, and final regulations, prepare testimony, correspondence and written reports that advance workforce policy priorities, in addition to other topics as assigned.
• Develop workforce policy solutions, and advocacy strategies consistent with LeadingAge’s broader policy agenda, and plans to achieve those solutions, by collaborating with internal and external partners, including members and state partners, and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @ UMass Boston.
• Represent LeadingAge and its policy priorities with outside stakeholder coalitions such as the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, the Essential Workers Immigration Coalition, the US Chamber of Commerce, and others.
• Anticipate needs of congressional staff in response to LeadingAge workforce requests and develop informational materials to use in advocacy.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key Members of Congress and Congressional staff, key offices of administrative agencies, and allied interest groups.
• Collaborate with the Knowledge Department to identify and develop topics for member education through online and in person presentation.
• Engage with members of the policy team and existing advisory groups to be conversant in topics that are important to our members within specific provider types that overlap with workforce policy topics.
• Establish and lead a workforce policy member network group.
• Develop and maintain relationships with members of LeadingAge and a knowledge of the workforce challenges they face and identify and advocate for solutions.
• Attend hearings, meetings, and various events and prepare summaries and analyses to advance workforce policy solutions.
• Collaborate with the LeadingAge LTSS Center and the Communications and Marketing Department to identify, utilize, and promote workforce reports and resources to increase lobbying effectiveness.
• Work with other members of the Policy Team and with the Communications and Marketing Department to identify topics for Action Alerts and other Grassroots activities, draft plans and Action Alerts, and coordinate follow up.
• Models LeadingAge core values of community, catalyst, courage and stewardship and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all are able to meaningfully contribute and thrive.
• Maintain current knowledge of key aging policy issues, establish relationships with elected officials, analyze and report out on key updates, developments, and legislation within the assigned policy areas, and support efforts to craft a LeadingAge position on legislation.
• Identify potential partners and build relationships among nonprofit aging services and other organizations, seeking leadership opportunities whenever possible in coalitions and groups with which LeadingAge partners.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

LeadingAge recognizes the intersectionality of ageism, racism and other forms of discrimination. We are committed to being a just, inclusive, antiracist and equitable community that values and honors the unique qualities, wisdom and lived experience of all people. We are steadfast in our commitment and will invest in opportunities to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive community, where all are able to meaningfully contribute and thrive.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skill Required

• This position is based in Washington, DC. Must be able to travel overnight to meetings and conferences both locally and nationally.
• The position requires demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, to provide leadership, to offer strategic planning and implementation of policy goals, and to be a contributing member of teams, and to build strong relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required, including the ability to translate complex policy issues into plain English and compelling messages. Commitment to serving LeadingAge membership and to working closely with state partners.
• Position requirements include a bachelor’s degree, a minimum five years’ experience working on Capitol Hill or as an issues advocate, and a familiarity with workforce policy issues; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree in law, public administration or a field-related area is desired.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel to external meetings both locally and nationally, including periodic overnight travel.
• May be required to move about frequently in the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc.
• May require standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time during meetings and conferences.
• Normal work requires frequent use telephone and computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse).
• Ability to be move about at Annual Meeting; Leadership Summit Conference; and other meetings and events.
• Ability to learn/translate/refer to large amounts of technical material and produce extensive written communications.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse work force. We seek talented, dedicated professionals who have a genuine interest in helping us fulfill our promise to: Inspire. Serve. Advocate.

LeadingAge provides a dynamic and collegial work environment; competitive salary and benefits; and a Woodley-Park Zoo Metro location: 2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008.

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