Vice President of Policy at The Greenlining Institute

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

233465.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Policy Strategy, Advocacy, Program Design, Implementation, Evaluation, Organizational Development, Staff Leadership, Financial Management, Fundraising, Communications, Stakeholder Relations, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Greenlining is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Greenlining is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive workplace that values equity. We welcome applications from immigrants, BIPOC, LGBTQ applicants, and people with lived experience in poverty. Job Title: Vice President of Policy Classification: Exempt, Non-Union, Reports to: President & CEO Grade Level: 40 Overview: The Greenlining Institute works towards a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change. We work with communities of color to: * Understand and analyze the racist barriers to economic opportunity. * Demand accountability from the public and private sectors to combat injustice. * Foster consensus-building that produces long-term change and success. * Bridge research and policy to spearhead innovative strategies at the intersections of racial, economic, and climate equity. To achieve our vision, we focus on four strategic issue areas: 1. Economic Equity 2. Climate Equity 3. Transformative Communities 4. Leadership Academy The Greenlining Institute is deeply committed to justice and equity, not just in the work we do in communities, but also within our organization. We actively work to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace that values lived experience, community wisdom, and racial equity. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experiences in historically marginalized communities. Please note: you are not required to list your academic institution if you prefer not to disclose that information. To learn more about our work and impact, please visit [https://www.greenlining.org/]www.greenlining.org [http://www.greenlining.org/]. THE OPPORTUNITY: THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE SEEKS A COURAGEOUS, STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE AND VISIONARY LEADER IN THE ROLE OF VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY TO BUILD ON ITS LEGACY OF ADVANCING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES ON THE FRONTLINES OF CLIMATE CHANGE, AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE OF COLOR; ENSURE CONSISTENT ACHIEVEMENT OF ITS MISSION AND FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES; AND POSITION THE ORGANIZATION FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH WHILE EMBODYING AN UNRELENTING FOCUS ON EQUITY. THE VP OF POLICY PROVIDES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT, AND THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP ACROSS GREENLINING'S POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC PORTFOLIO. THIS ROLE ENSURES INTEGRATION AMONG A DIVERSE ARRAY OF POLICY PRIORITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AREAS, ENSURES HIGH IMPACT AND COHERENCE OF INITIATIVES, FOSTERS LEARNING AND EVALUATION, AND DRIVES ALIGNMENT WITH THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT AND MISSION. THIS POSITION OVERSEES THE ECONOMIC EQUITY, CLIMATE EQUITY, CAPACITY BUILDING AND GREENLINING THE BLOCK TEAMS, AS WELL AS OTHER KEY PROGRAMMATIC POSITIONS. Key Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Direction and Oversight of Policy and Programmatic Strategy for Greenlining Strategic Leadership & Vision * In partnership with the CEO, holds primary responsibility for the strategic and operational activities of the policy and program work * Collaborates with CEO, Vice Presidents and Directors to shape a strategy that uplifts Greenlining’s work in the most high-impact and strategic ways Policy Strategy & Advocacy * Develops and implements strategies that align with the organization’s mission to promote economic equity and resilience for underserved communities. * Leads the development of short- and long-term impact goals and sets priorities in collaboration with the executive team and Board of Directors. * Provides thought leadership to advance local, state, and federal on policy initiatives, advocacy efforts, and programmatic priorities across policy areas. * Maintains a deep expertise in all of Greenlining’s policy areas with an ability to build connections across distinct issue areas Program Design, Implementation & Evaluation * Leads efforts to refine program design, implementation, and evaluation processes to maximize impact, making adjustments as needed based on feedback and outcomes. * Ensures collaboration across functions and policy teams to develop high-quality, proactive and responsive programs, and policy strategy with corresponding organizational and financial plans * Identifies opportunities to innovate or expand programmatic efforts, pilot new initiatives, and scale successful ones. * Oversees and monitors compliance with relevant federal, state and local regulations Organizational Development & Internal Capacity * Participates on the Executive Team as a key leader who strengthens organizational strategy, cross team collaboration, infrastructure, culture, and relationships. * Personifies an executive presence, a dynamic professional style, and the ability to inspire confidence to all levels of the organization and with all constituencies * Supports knowledge management, internal learning, and succession planning * Establishes and implements the infrastructure needed to grow the division in all program areas Culture, Partnerships & Representation * Embodies GLI’s values and standards for conduct and ethics at all times * Promotes GLI’s culture of inclusion and champions our mission * Ensures strong positive relationships are developed with other departments and stakeholders Staff Leadership & Management over the Policy Division * Primarily directly supervises Senior Directors, Directors, and Associate Directors working in the Policy Division. * Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems * Fosters engagement and organizational commitment of staff by effectively leading, providing direction, setting goals, and communicating information to empower staff for optimal outcomes * Proactively aligns individual work plans with team level goals and organizational aims * Uses rigorous methods and systems to keep projects on track and achieve team goals * Cultivates growth in all core competency areas including Communication, Collaboration, Strategic Innovation, Technical Expertise, Adaptability and Accountability * Encourages professional development by promoting a growth mindset, providing stretch opportunities and coaching staff on career progression strategies * Support and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace culture to attract, retain, and motivate an exceptional, high-performing team * Oversee mentorship and supervision of Academy participants and provide support to team members working directly with Academy participants * Carries out supervisory responsibilities while adhering to Greenlining’s policies and applicable employment laws Fundraising and Financial Management * Support and partner with the CEO and board members on all major fundraising initiatives * Oversees the Division’s budgets to ensure organizational and programmatic needs are met while operating within legal and budget parameters * Work in partnership with the Development team to secure funding necessary to meet the Policy Division’s budgetary needs * Oversee strategic planning and budgeting processes for the policy and program teams to align resources with priorities and ensure sustainability. * Develop strong relationships with existing funders and cultivate relationships with new supporters * Maintain effective financial practices and stewardship of the organization’s resources * Support the implementation of annual fundraising plans and other revenue models to ensure long-term financial sustainability Communications and Stakeholder Relations * Broadly and strategically promotes and positions the organization’s work to relevant stakeholders * Work in partnership with the Communications team to effectively tell the story of Greenlining's work and incorporate strategic communications into our advocacy * Builds strong ties with and helps galvanize The Greenlining Coalition - a diverse group of community-based organizations that have banded together around a common vision of social justice * Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with elected and government officials and other allied community groups and organizations * Represents the programs, policy positions, and point of view of the organization to agencies, community partners, funders, and the general public via writing, speaking, conferences and other engagements * Writes industry proposals and in-depth research papers with a strong and coherent policy and business analysis. * Prepares periodic reports outlining the finances, operational successes or challenges, and recommendations for accelerating GLI’s impact. Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities * 7 Years of Executive Non-Profit Leadership Experience with strong and significant track record of success * Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred * Demonstrated commitment to Greenlining’s mission, vision, values and goals and an understanding of the intersectionality in Greenlining’s work, culture, and workplace * Demonstrated commitment and experience in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color * Working knowledge of the local, regional and national landscape, including key stakeholders, data points and trends for the work done by Greenlining * Ability to develop and facilitate outcomes-oriented meetings, retreat activities, and/or workshops * A consensus-builder with strong emotional intelligence to relate to, understand and lead a team * Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain people-centric engagement strategies * Courageous, strategic, collaborative and visionary leadership while being accountable, approachable, effective and inspiring * Ability to build and motivate strong, efficient teams that exhibit high levels of trust and accountability * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to confidently speak and represent the organization in local, regional and national forums * Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, to meetings and conferences throughout the state and nationally * Fiscal management and fundraising experience including experience cultivating relationships with funders and providing strategic input into grant proposal development * Ability to evaluate existing systems, and develop and implement improvements * Must be able to forge new relationships to build GLI's visibility, impact, and financial resources. * This position is a hybrid role based out of Oakland, CA, where a minimum 2 days are required to be in person in the office. SALARY: The Salary range for this full-time, exempt role is $185,581 - 233,465. The final offer is dependent on qualifications and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Greenlining does not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including actual or perceived gender, and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, religious affiliation, veteran status, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Greenlining will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please let us know. If the reason you need an accommodation is not obvious, we may ask for documentation confirming your functional limitations. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Greenlining does not provide work visa sponsorship or support (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, or other employment authorization sponsorships). All candidates must be I-9 eligible at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Policy provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across Greenlining's policy and programmatic portfolio. This role ensures integration among diverse policy priorities and drives alignment with the organization's mission.