Director of Policy and Organizing

Alameda County Community Food Bank • Oakland, CA

1d • $164,124 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced Policy Director looking to make a difference in the lives of 330,000 Alameda County residents? Are you passionate about the power of grassroots organizing, and want to apply your political skills to help one of the Bay Area’s top non-profits — and a nationally recognized leader in hunger relief — amplify its impact? If so, Alameda County Community Food Bank may be looking for you as our next Director of Policy and Organizing (DPO).
Our nationally-recognized policy work is a critical component of ACCFB’s mission – aiming to generate 75 million meals annually through systems change alone. The Director of Policy and Partnerships spearheads the strategic development and implementation of the Food Bank’s policy agenda at all levels of government, as we work to strengthen safety net resources and advance racial equity and an inclusive economy. As an exuberant and passionate leader, the DPO manages a team of seasoned policy & organizing professionals, which engages our community in the movement to end hunger – marrying a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, advocacy, community organizing, government relations and strong partnerships with public and private organizations.
Alameda County Community Food Bank has achieved notable success in recent years — and is currently responding to an incredible increase in need in our community due to the pandemic and recession. Even with a passionate network of 420+ agency partners serving more clients — and distributing more food – than ever, we’ve expanded our services even further to meet the growth in need.
Our organization’s success is built on bold decision-making, a culture of equity and inclusivity, and an environment that embraces innovative thinking to create a healthier, more prosperous and just community for all. With our latest strategic plan, we are setting a bold trajectory for the long-term work required to dismantle the systems that perpetuate poverty, including racism. Our staff regularly engage in conversations about race, class, power and privilege as part of our organizational commitment to equity, justice and inclusion. Please learn more about our efforts at www.accfb.org.

Requirements

• 8-10 years’ experience in a leadership role within the social service, public policy, or government sectors.
• Minimum five years’ experience working specifically on anti-poverty or closely related policy issues.
• Strong knowledge of and 5+ years of experience working within the legislative and budget processes at the state and/or federal levels.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience and track record of successes designing campaign strategy and organizing and mobilizing grass roots civic engagement.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience and demonstrated success managing high level staff, developing teams, creating budgets and annual workplans.
• Strong working knowledge of the political landscape and key players within Alameda County.
• Experience and proven ability to advance ACCFB’s work on policy advocacy, government relations and community organizing.
• Track record of success developing and maintaining high-level individual and institutional collaborative and professional partnerships.
• Demonstrated commitment to approaching this work through an equity lens by embedding equity and justice principles into department strategy, policy agendas, organizing programs, and other initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret data, research findings and to synthesize conclusions.
• Practically and effectively apply statistics and research.
• Strong communication skills, must be an engaging public speaker and able to craft polished presentations.
• Ability to produce well-written articles and papers for public presentation.
• Must have impeccable judgement and ability to manage risk and ensure compliance with all rules and laws governing non-profit advocacy and voter engagement work.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office software, online advocacy and database programs, and web-based research.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License, insurable driving record and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to attend work functions outside of normal work hours, on weekends and evenings, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual in English and any of the many languages spoken throughout our diverse county.
• Knowledge of and experience with issues related to food security and food systems.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment with a variety of stakeholders and deeply rooted community values.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic development and implementation of policy and systems change agenda
• Develop high-impact organizing to advance the mission of the Food Bank
• Community Engagement
• Lead a high performing Policy and Organizing team
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees