Policy and Development Director

Who we are:

Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy with a mission to invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas partnerships and programs that improve health and quality of life for all Californians. The foundation is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities through convening educating and strategic ://

Sierra Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we value employees with diverse backgrounds expressions and experiences. The more diverse our team is the stronger well become. With the common goal of forging a new path to promote health racial equity and racial justice in our communities we want and need a team that can bring their unique perspectives and stories to the table to best support our communities. Health Foundation currently operates on a hybrid work schedule with core in-office days of Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays and optionaltelework days on Mondays and Fridays.

Please attach both a resume and cover letter with your application.

SUMMARY:

The Policy and Development Director will be based out of the Sacramento office and is responsible for leading the Foundations local state and federal legislative and policy advocacy efforts including the implementation and oversight of effective policy-focused engagement by staff. The position is a member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with elected and appointed officials policy organizations and community partners while monitoring the status of legislative and policy proposals that impact the Foundations ability to promote the health and wellbeing of all addition the Director will help identify develop and/or advance funding opportunities with public and private sources including foundations government for-profit business partners and individual donors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Policy & Advocacy

• Support the Executive Management Team to develop an annual policy priority framework while preserving sufficient flexibility to respond to emergent issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance for executive administrative and program team efforts to navigate and influence policy and administrative systems at local state and federal levels.
• Collaborate with community partners and other advocates to design and implement policy strategies to advance approved policy priorities.
• Educate and update Foundation and Center staff on policy reform opportunities and collaborate with program leadership to plan and execute responses in specific project areas.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic institutional and management team relationships with policymakers and government leaders.
• On an ongoing basis review refine and update the Foundations annual public policy framework to ensure relevance and responsiveness.
• Elevate and amplify the Foundation and Centers advocacy and system change efforts by organizing and participating in public education activities and supporting the development program staff testimony.
• Develop a vision for and build the Foundations in-house policy practice institutionalizing the approach throughout both Foundation and The Center.
• Support and/or participate in legislative hearings administrative advocacy and regulatory proceedings in variousjurisdictions.
• Attend and present at relevant convenings conferences webinars panels and other opportunities to learn about emerging policy issues to expand the Foundations network and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and lobbying requirements as appropriate.
• Convene and facilitate meetings and working groups with the social determinants of health in focus with coalition partners experts advocates business organizations associations outside counsel and others to develop relationships strengthen networks to address barriers to equity-centered policy.
• Foster and implement information sharing and insights on state and federal regulatory issues with coalition partners aiding in the translation of complex and technical issues.
• Track pertinent policy and regulatory dockets and identify opportunities for strategic engagement.
• Manage the budget for The Center at Sierra Health Foundations policy advocacy and lobbying ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit quarterly lobbying activity reports to relevant agencies.

Development

• Grow and maintain a portfolio of Foundation partnerships with executive and senior management teams and cultivate new strategic relationships.
• Generate quarterly philanthropic reports and track metrics on all development and fundraising activities.
• Track developing local state and federal health initiatives to identify potential funding partnerships.
• Devise and execute media and communications strategies for advocacy campaigns in coordination with the Communications Department.
• Build strategic alliances with key public officials Foundation stakeholders community partners and prospects to advance the Foundations goals and initiatives.
• Represent the Foundation and Center at public forums committees and other venues.
• Actively participate in capturing developing sharing and effectively using knowledge.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A masters degree in public policy health or administration and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in public policy public health electoral campaigns or related field; experience with legislative and/or executive branch preferred.
• At least two (2) years leading legislative and policy reform campaigns.

• At least five (5) years of experience specifically in state and/or local policy ideally with health determinants as a focus.
• Proven fundraising experience including securing foundation grants and major-gifts donors required.
• Experience working in diverse coalitions to advance common legislative agendas; direct experience coalition management is a plus.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGULATIONS

Must have a current valid drivers license and be insurable under the foundations insurance policy. Must have a reliable vehicle to perform various in-field tasks.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from members of the philanthropic and business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or Board of Directors.
• The ability to speak read and write in another language is desirable.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must be proficient in Windows Microsoft Office Outlook database software Adobe Acrobat and internet use.
• Ability to learn and/or experience with cloud-based systems; examples include Salesforce Concur Zoom Teams Mailchimp and Constant Contact.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A commitment to prioritizing a DEI lens in their work and/or lived experience.
• Prioritizing passion with a visionary mindset for the Foundations mission is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and promote public policy initiatives and expertise in collaborating with policymakers policy advocates and the media.

• Must have a strong appreciation for the importance of partnership strategies to affect public policy.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders.

• Effective leadership project management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be collaborative and highly skilled in collaborating with co-workers and organizational partners (i.e. effectively applying active listening diplomacy and consensus-building skills).
• Must be well organized and able to manage multiple projects involving a variety of internal and external collaborators.

• Excellent writing editing analytical and oral communication skills including the ability to collect review synthesize and present information and findings translating complex ideas into clear easy-to-understand concepts.
• Demonstrated experience independently developing and managing complex projects: setting goals developing strategies managing tasks tracking work plans and measuring outcomes and adjusting as needed based on progress. Ability to translate concepts into actions with the courage to take calculated risks.
• Learning orientation with the ability to adapt quickly to change strong appetite for complexity and tolerance for uncertainty.
• Ability to multitask and to meet deadlines as well as demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge or direct experience in Californias statewide organizing and advocacy efforts.
• Independently develop and execute a policy and advocacy strategy to advance the Foundations mission.
• Strong commitment to achieving racial and health equity.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit use hands to finger handle and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand walk and climb stairs. The employee must be able to effectively communicate (talking and hearing) with staff supervisors vendors and the public. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to drive frequently and travel occasionally by air travel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Sierra Health Foundation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Salary: The hiring range for this position is $169700 to $200000 annually. In alignment with our commitment to pay equity and transparency we do not consider salary counters above this range.
• Benefits: This fully benefited role includes:
• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan support and discount programs
• Paid holidays vacation and sick leave
• Retirement benefits through a 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 6%
• Wellness programs including reimbursement and wellness-paid time off throughout the year

Further details will be shared during the hiring process.