Director of Private Sector Strategy - Leading Change for Working Families through Corporate Engagement and Public Policy

Join the Movement: Empowering Moms and Transforming the Future of Work

Moms First is a national nonprofit organization on a mission to champion the rights and interests of mothers across America. Founded in 2021 by Reshma Saujani, our community has grown to over 1.1 million strong, united by a shared commitment to creating a world where mothers are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive in their workplaces, communities, and families.

As a leader in the fight for gender equality, Moms First is driven by the understanding that motherhood is the unfinished business of our time. We're dedicated to organizing the private sector to champion child care as an economic imperative, mobilizing a grassroots community of moms and supporters to take action, and changing the narrative around mothers and their contributions to society.

About the Role: Director of Private Sector Strategy

We're seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as Director of Private Sector Strategy, a newly created role that will drive the next phase of our strategy to accelerate change in the corporate world and translate it into robust public policy momentum. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll partner with our CEO and COO to develop and execute a multi-year strategy for our private sector work, building on the successes and lessons learned over the past two years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Collaborate with the CEO and COO to craft a comprehensive strategy and KPIs for our private sector work, driving business engagement and public policy change.
• Corporate Engagement: Build and deepen partnerships with major employers, focusing on implementing employer-sponsored child care benefits and corporate advocacy for public policies that support care infrastructure.
• Public Policy and Advocacy: Engage corporations as advocates for federal and state-level child care policies, ensuring their voices are influential in shaping legislation that impacts working families.
• Thought Leadership: Partner with the CEO and communications team to develop targeted messaging, create new narratives, and produce annual reports with external research partners.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate and expand relationships with key stakeholders in the private sector, including CEOs, HR leaders, CSR professionals, and industry associations.
• Impact Measurement: Develop metrics to track the success of private sector engagement and care policy investments, contributing to Moms First's overall impact goals.
• Team Management: Manage, mentor, and coach Moms First's Program Manager, ensuring alignment with organizational values and performance management standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate social impact, government affairs, or advocacy/lobbying. You possess exceptional strategic acumen, charismatic leadership, and compelling storytelling abilities, with a proven track record of developing and executing high-impact strategies in a related field.

Essential qualifications include:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and presentations.
• Strong network and reputation within the corporate social impact or advocacy arenas, with the ability to unlock conversations and negotiations with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Experience leading, managing, coaching, and inspiring teams to meet ambitious goals and navigating through change and transformation.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to the mission of finishing the fight for women's equality.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working on gender equity or workplace equity issues.
• Location in the Washington D.C. area, with the ability to travel and be based near a major airport with direct flights to NY, DC, and LA.

What We Offer:

Moms First is committed to creating a workplace environment that supports the well-being and success of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A salary range of $111,000 - $145,000 per year.
• Generous PTO, medical insurance plans, vision, dental, 401(k) with match, and hybrid work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave, medical flexible spending plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
• A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on creating a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of all employees.

Our Culture and Values:

At Moms First, we're dedicated to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization that values, serves, and understands our target constituents. We're committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, our services, programs, and activities.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our hiring and promotion process, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis.

Join Our Team:

If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to drive change and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As Director of Private Sector Strategy, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of work and empowering mothers across America.

To learn more about this role and to submit your application, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from talented candidates like you!