Director - Economic Security for Illinois

May 1

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

Economic Security Project

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

Economic Security Project is an ideas advocacy organization that builds economic power for all Americans.

2 - 10

Description

• Advocate for Illinois campaign strategy development and execution • Develop and drive policy and advocacy agenda • Serve as chief spokesperson for ESIL to media and external stakeholders • Monitor ESIL operations and collaborate to ensure organizational continuity from ESP national to ESIL • Lead fundraising efforts • Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team • Promote culture of collaboration and teamwork • Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices into work

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an advocate, legislative aide, policy expert, organizer, or director • 4+ years of experience with proven results in fundraising, having expanded and cultivated existing individual and foundation relationships over time • Ability to create and maintain an effective and vibrant team while using diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices • Deep roots and experience in state and local policy and advocacy for economic justice • Demonstrated track record of building and growing political power through coalitions and partnerships • Proven experience integrating racial equity into strategy, outreach, and communications

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental insurance with premiums fully covered for employees and their dependents • Long and short term disability insurance • Basic Life Insurance with a 50K maximum • 401K with up to a 3% match • Full office closures for Summer & Winter breaks • PTO - 136 vacation hours, 80 sick leave hours, 9 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave • 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of full-time service • Connectivity and home office stipends, and wellness use bonuses (taxable) • Annual professional development budget • Organization-provided computer or $50/month bonus for employees who choose to use their own • Access to commuter and flexible spending accounts