Regional Director Jobs

About Young Invincibles:

Young Invincibles (“YI”) is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization working to expand economic opportunity for young people ages 18 to 34 and to amplify their voices in the national political conversation and policy arena. Founded by and for young adults in the summer of 2009 during the debate over healthcare reform, YI has quickly grown into a leading voice for young people on the issues of healthcare, higher education, pathways to jobs/workforce, and civic engagement.

YI offers a competitive and equitable salary based on our organizational values and established compensation philosophy. As an indicator of our values, YI practices salary transparency by posting salary ranges on all job descriptions and postings.

Position Description:

Young Invincibles (YI) seeks a Rocky Mountain Regional Director to lead our Colorado operations. The Director manages the policy and advocacy, young adult engagement, communications, consumer education, and development work of the office, helping to build YI’s impact in the region and in alignment with YI’s overall goals. She/he/they is also part of Young Invincibles’ national management guiding organizational strategy and priorities.

The ideal candidate has outstanding leadership ability, communication skills, and political instincts. She/he/they must be entrepreneurial, a great team player, and passionate about changing the world. The Rocky Mountain Regional Director also must be a supportive manager who can grow a team of passionate staff members to advance the mission and sustain the organization. The position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in making a real impact and developing a growing nonprofit office.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable with virtual, in-person, and hybrid workplaces. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required. All YI employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You're considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you get a second dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after you get a single dose of the Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Position reports to: Sr. Director of Regional Strategy

Principal Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Support a small, growing team of passionate, energetic staff members to craft a vision for YI’s impact in the region that is aligned with the organizational strategy identified in the YI’s three-year strategic road map.
• Media: Act as a spokesperson for Young Invincibles in the media and at public speaking appearances in the region and occasionally on the national level.
• Organizational Development: Work with YI’s national management team to develop the long-term vision of the organization, help shape internal processes and strategies to improve our work and organization, and implement them across the organization.
• Fundraising: In partnership with the Senior Director of Development, lead all local fundraising efforts.
• External Relations: Manage and develop long-term strategic relationships that can support our programs and mission with non-profits, government, foundations, and the private sector.
• Campaign Management: In consultation with national office staff, identify opportunities and then build and implement local policy, advocacy, and communications campaigns around health care, higher education, workforce, and financial security, and civic engagement; implement YI’s national campaigns at the regional level, with a focus on Colorado. Understand the political dynamics of the region and the state.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communications ability, including strong policy writing and grant writing skills.
• Understanding of Colorado political landscape.
• Understanding of Colorado funding landscape and fundraising experience.
• Strong understanding of the political process, and how organizing, policy, and communications can work together to move an agenda.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to launch new programs from the ground up.
• Supportive management style, with a demonstrated ability to grow team members to take on greater leadership roles, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Solutions-oriented attitude, entrepreneurial work ethic, passion for the mission.
• Campaign or program management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals with varied life experiences, political views, and backgrounds.
• Outstanding leadership ability and political instincts.
• Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience preferred (or equivalent skill set) in policy, advocacy, or legislative work.
• Strong fundraising instincts and ability to present a concept or campaign in a compelling way.

Benefits:

YI also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, & vision coverage, company-funded HRA plan; 401K retirement, life insurance, generous vacation, monthly paid Mental Health Mondays or Summer Fridays (dates determined by YI), access to the Employee Assistance Program, and access to a variety of professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Young Invincibles is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. YI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.