Program Director, Equitable Policies in New Jersey (EQUIP-NJ)

Program Director, Equitable Policies in New Jersey (EQUIP-NJ)
The Equitable Policies in New Jersey (EQUIP-NJ) pilot, is an initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to strengthen the ecosystem of organizations working to advance equitable policies in New Jersey, with the vision of creating a state where everyone lives their healthiest lives possible. The fund is held at the... Community Foundation of New Jersey.

Grounded in a set of value-driven aims ? Aligning Power, Amplifying Community, Centering Healing and Restoration, Embodying Equity, Nurturing Relationships, and Strengthening the Ecosystem ? EQUIP-NJ will work to strengthen the ecosystem by:

? Building capacity of organizations to advocate for programs, policies, and practices that perpetuate health equity in New Jersey.

? Cultivating relationships among and between organizations and sectors.

? Developing leaders? capabilities to advocate for programs, policies, and practices that perpetuate health equity in New Jersey, across roles, levels, and within a team-based structure.

? Supporting healing justice to help mitigate and heal harms that come with confronting oppression.

? Funding policy-specific efforts to advance health equity in New Jersey.

EQUIP-NJ has been managed by a team of part-time consultants through the initiative?s design phase. Moving now into its implementation phase, the initiative is ready to hire an inaugural

full-time Director to lead this work. This is a time-limited program, and therefore, this position is currently term-limited. However, an extension is possible should RWJF renew support.

Position Summary

The Program Director will oversee the implementation of EQUIP-NJ. The staff position reports to the governance committee and will work closely with RWJF program staff to ensure deep connection and alignment between EQUIP-NJ and RWJF?s New Jersey Department. In this role, the Program Director will operationalize EQUIP-NJ?s objectives, manage a full-time Program Manager, and hire and manage consultants who will support EQUIP-NJ?s implementation and programming.

The Program Director will be an experienced leader who embodies EQUIP-NJ?s value-driven aims in both words and actions. They will be a New Jersey resident and will have a demonstrated track record in building and shepherding collaborative efforts that are intended to be shaped by those who are on the ground doing the work and those who benefit the most from the work. The Program Director will provide intellectual and organizational leadership in designing and implementing EQUIP-NJ programming, which includes, but is not limited to: evaluating proposals, identifying and addressing policy ecosystem infrastructure needs, learning with and co-creating with partners, and adapting and shifting programmatic offerings based on emerging needs. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in co-creating solutions with others, forging new connections and relationships, and a deep understanding of New Jersey policies and politics.

Position Responsibilities

? Strategy Development & Implementation

? Team-Based Grantmaking

? Partner Engagement & Relationship Building

? Staff Management & Organizational Leadership

Expected Competencies

Values Different Expertise. Values lived experience and community generated expertise in equal weight to academic and learned expertise.

Demonstrates Abundance Mindset. Recognizes and understands the mindsets of abundance and scarcity. Encourages others to pursue and achieve their goals; helps others recognize opportunities to contribute to something bigger than themselves.

Nurtures Transformational Relationships. Is comfortable actively listening to hear (not respond) and developing the gifts, talents, and passions of partners across New Jersey?s diverse communities. Political sophistication in building successful partnerships and collaborations.

Exercises Accountability. Holds themself accountable for delivering work in an agreed-upon manner; admits and takes responsibility for mistakes and repairs any harms caused.

Adapts to Change. Accepts change as a normal part of doing business and exhibits generative and productive behaviors and decision-making during periods of ambiguity, transition, and stress.

Centers Service. Understands their purpose is to serve the mission and vision of the work and serve the needs of internal and external partners doing the work and does so with humility and recognition of the value everyone brings to the work.

Makes Sound Decisions & Judgments. Takes a systematic and intentional approach to their judgments and decisions and makes transparent for others their process and rationale for reaching certain judgments and decisions; is able to discern when they should act independently and when they should include others in their decision-making process.

Desired Knowledge, Qualifications, & Skills

? Understanding of the social determinants of health, structural racism, and root causes of health inequities.

? Ability to engage in a racial equity analysis and demonstrate thought leadership in this area.

? Ability to problem solve and make real time independent and well-informed decisions to advance a strategy, weighing the consequences of decisions beforehand and anticipating and mitigating conflicts should they arise.

? Understanding of methods of policy, political, and power landscape analysis.

? Understanding of learning, measurement, and metrics to assess progress toward shared goals and outcomes, within teams and in partnership with community partners.

? Knowledge of approaches for individual and organizational capacity building that support a vibrant policy ecosystem and infrastructure.

? Knowledge of public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in New Jersey and comfort developing partnerships to advance a racial equity framework and systems change.

? Demonstrated ability to manage and develop staff and manage consultants to establish and achieve goals and implement multiple projects.

? Ability to work within collaborative organizational structures.

? Demonstrated written and verbal ability to communicate effectively to community partners, policymakers, advocates, and public media; ability to make clear and impactful presentations to a range of key audiences and partners.

Minimum Education & Experience

? A minimum of 5-7 years as a Program Director, Policy Director, or applicable external experience in program leadership, community leadership, grantmaking or project execution focused on benefitting New Jersey communities or populations in public, nonprofit or private sectors.

? A commitment to and track record of working with coalitions of organizations working towards a similar goal.

? A documented history of leading program design, planning, implementation, adaptation, and learning.

? Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to racial equity.

? Philanthropic exposure as a Board member, grantmaker, or grantee is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

$150,000. Benefits include health insurance, 17 days PTO, 10 paid holidays and 5 sick days, 401K match up to 8% of employee contribution, plus others.

The Community Foundation of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to attend partner meetings and events in-person.

About the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States. In partnership with others, we are working to develop a Culture of Health rooted in equity that provides every individual with a fair and just opportunity to thrive, no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have. For more information, visit www.rwjf.org.

About the Community Foundation of New Jersey

The Community Foundation of New Jersey creates and scales custom solutions for

purpose-driven individuals, families, and businesses. From creative projects that tackle critical societal or policy issues to scholarship funds, corporate philanthropy, legacy funds and donor advised funds, the Community Foundation manages nearly every kind of giving vehicle and tailors solutions to meet critical needs. For more information, visit www.cfnj.org.

Compensation: $150,000

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