Description

Expecting Justice (EJ) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the complex work of advancing health equity through systems change. Taking an innovative, policy-focused approach, Expecting Justice is working to reduce the astonishing disparities in birth outcomes across California and beyond. The Abundant Birth Project (ABP) is a program of Expecting Justice that provides birth-givers with a monthly income supplement during their pregnancy and post-natal periods. We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and strategic leader to join our team and help us build a future where every parent can expect a joyful birth and every newborn can expect safe passage into the world.  

This is a temporary, grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Executive Director will help oversee all aspects of the operations of Expecting Justice and the Abundant Birth Project. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Leadership, Management, and Oversight

• Leads, motivates, and supports staff, provides direct supervision to senior staff
• Provides financial oversight and guidance
• Ensures adherence to the program's mission and values 
• Oversees the legal strategy for the program
• Reviews and approves any changes to organizational policy or practice
• Ensures the overall effectiveness of EJ and ABP 

Vision and Strategy

• Provides strategy, vision, and direction for Expecting Justice and the Abundant Birth Project
• Provides creative collaboration for all EJ/ABP programs and initiatives
• Guides team in setting and monitoring annual goals
• Evaluates new and current programmatic activities for alignment, effectiveness, and sustainability

Fundraising and Resource Development

• Leads donor cultivation and stewardship
• Identifies and pursues public and private funding opportunities for organizational growth and sustainability

Communication and External Relations

• Manages relationships with high level county personnel
• Serves as the external face and primary spokesperson for the organization
• Cultivates robust partnerships and strategic alliances with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Grows EJ and ABP's visibility and influence as a trusted partner in birth equity
• Reviews any papers about EJ and/or ABP's work prior to publication
• Provides direction and guidance for EJ/ABP communications
• Provide direction and guidance for EJ/ABP abstract submissions and presentations
• Maintain regular communication with Program Directors and staff, sharing key updates, decisions, and relevant information from external stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment.

Policy Advancement

• Provides direction and guidance for EJ and ABP's policy work
• Builds and maintain strategic policy relationships
• Educate and inform policymakers
• Represents ABP in national policy work through the Mother & Infant Cash Coalition

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience 

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in public health, social work, or a closely related health/social services field.
• 7 years of professional level experience leading programs 
• Experience with policy development and advocacy
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience managing budgets >$5M
• Experience with fundraising $1M or more per year
• Experience speaking on panels, leading presentations, and pitching proposals in front of large groups
• Experience with strategic planning and developing long-term workplans 

Preferred requirements:

• 10 years of professional or personal experience interacting closely with Black moms with a deep love for these communities 
• Experience in community engagement
• Experience with public health research
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Robust professional network in the field of maternal child health, guaranteed income, and/or health policy

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

Strong Interest, Experience, Knowledge, and/or Expertise in:   

• Racial justice 
• Reproductive Justice
• Addressing the social determinants of health and health disparities
• Maternal, child and adolescent health
• Policy and/or Systems Change
• Community organizations and organizing

Good written, oral and listening skills

Ability to motivate and inspire staff

Ability to form strong professional relationships and build strategic partnerships

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand     Occasionally   

Walk     Occasionally   

Sit             Constantly  

Handling / Fingering    Occasionally   

Reach Outward     Occasionally   

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally   

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally   

Lift / Carry Occasionally   

Push / Pull Occasionally   

See         Occasionally   

Taste / Smell Occasionally   

Not Applicable  Not required for essential functions

Occasionally      (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently    (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly    (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Remote work may be required, but applicants must be local for occasional in-person work.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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