Vice President of Advocacy

Job Summary

To lead strategic initiatives and advocacy efforts, the full-time Vice President of Advocacy will oversee the International Youth Congress, manage complex partnerships, and ensure alignment with organizational goals in a fully remote capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and sustainability of the International Youth Congress, integrating youth insights into organizational planning
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, coordinating advocacy-related priorities and cross-functional initiatives
• Manage the advocacy agenda, providing legislative analysis and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to advance policy initiatives

Required qualifications

• Seven plus years of progressive leadership experience in advocacy, public policy, or related fields
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through implementation
• Experience influencing senior leaders and stakeholders without direct authority
• Prior experience managing direct reports and developing operational plans
• Demonstrated experience in youth work, evolving from individual case-level work to program management