AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy. We were one of the first LGBTQ anti-violence organizations in the country and are a national leader in the anti-violence movement.
AVP is seeking a strategic and visionary Deputy Executive Director of External Affairs to lead AVP’s Government Affairs, Public Policy, Development, and Communications efforts, strengthening our relationships with funders, nonprofit partners, coalitions, public agencies, elected officials, and LGBTQ+ survivors of violence. As a member of the four-person Management Team and working closely with the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director of External Affairs will provide high-level leadership across government affairs, fundraising, messaging, media strategy, and public policy. This role requires someone deeply committed to AVP’s mission of ending violence within and against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities, and who can inspire, mentor, and manage a diverse team of managers while advancing our external impact. The Director will report to and collaborate closely with the Executive Director and will manage at least three staff members: the Senior Manager of Communications, Senior Manager of Development, and the Manager of Training and Outreach. They will also collaborate with and develop the advocacy skills of the Program Directors by supporting Directors and their staff in advocating for AVP and its community members at rallies, hearings, in the media, and in other public forums.
The ideal candidate is a values-driven leader with a passion for storytelling, advocacy, and relationship-building. They are comfortable navigating complex political and funding landscapes, and they understand the power of communications and community engagement to drive systemic change and fundraising to sustain an organization. An ideal candidate is a strong public speaker, adept at connecting with both advocacy and fundraising audiences, and has existing relationships in New York City and State government and agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will have held professional, volunteer, and/or community organizing roles in at least two of the above areas (Government Affairs, Public Policy, Fundraising, and Communications) with demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the other areas;
• A minimum of five years related non-profit and/or government experience in a leadership role, such as a Director, Deputy Director or Principal;
• A proven track record of designing and executing campaigns with an eye towards enhancing, reinforcing or extending organizational reputation capacity;
• Superior oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Experience supervising, mentoring or managing senior or director level staff.
• Experience with municipal and state level politics, NYC & NYS-specific experience. Confidence managing press, elected officials and external partners;
• Demonstrated experience and ability to support board members and volunteers to be effective organizational ambassadors and fundraisers;
• Must be highly organized, even-keeled, be willing to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done, be positive, solution oriented, and have a sense of humor;
• Deep commitment to AVP’s mission of ending violence within and against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities;
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression, and the commitment to utilizing an anti-oppression approach to social justice work.
  AVP encourages candidates with non-traditional work and activist experiences to represent how they gained their expertise in their application materials if it was not through a traditional job. You are invited to apply even if your experience does not match the above qualifications, and we encourage you to explain your cover letter.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants submit their cover letter and resume at the Apply button above right. No phone calls please. Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of the high volumes of responses, it may not be possible to respond to all inquiries.
AVP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals and endeavors to hire individuals of diverse races, colors, creeds, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, age, sexes, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and citizen, marital, veteran and HIV statuses