Director, Moving Forward Coalition

About Moving Forward Coalition

In April 2023, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Released the first comprehensive study of the challenges facing nursing homes in the United States in 35 years. The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our Commitment to Residents, Families and Staff examines how our nation delivers, finances, regulates, and measures the quality of nursing home care with particular emphasis on challenges that have arisen in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. LeadingAge is establishing and running a project that includes a broad coalition of stakeholders to activate the policy and operational recommendations of the NASEM study report. We seek an experienced coalition director to assist in driving these efforts forward.

About LeadingAge

The mission of LeadingAge is to be the trusted voice for aging. LeadingAge represents more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-minded organizations that touch millions of lives every day. Alongside our members and 36 state partners representing 41 states, the association uses applied research, advocacy, education, and community-building to make America a better place to grow old. Our membership encompasses the entire continuum of aging and disability services. LeadingAge brings together the most inventive minds to lead and innovate solutions that support older adults wherever they call home.

Position Summary:

This is a hybrid position and will require 3 days in the Washington D.C. office. This is a grant-funded, temporary, full-time position through June 30, 2027

The Moving Forward Coalition director will lead the collaborative development and execution of a coalition-wide policy agenda. The individual will manage and direct the steering committee in identifying and building consensus on policy issues, crafting and endorsing statements, developing advocacy strategies, and executing that strategy. They will track relevant policy developments, conduct focused research, and develop public- and policymaker-facing materials. They will build partnerships and coordinate action to achieve advocacy goals. The director will work closely with the project manager on social media and communications (developing and reviewing content). They will manage the coalition’s engagement in conferences, events, and media engagement—coordinating these events and opportunities with the co-chairs and other participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the development of a consensus-based policy agenda and strategy for the Coalition with input and support from the Co-Chair for Policy.
• In partnership with the Co-chair for Policy, manage the steering committee, including meeting facilitation, regular communication, coordination across organizations, consensus-building, and document development.
• With input from the Co-chair for Policy, devise and execute the Coalition’s advocacy initiatives based on steering committee consensus-building; build and maintain strategic partnerships to achieve these goals; create and manage opportunities for Coalition participant engagement in policy advocacy.
• Track relevant federal (and as appropriate, state) policy developments.
• Research, write, and workshop Coalition public-facing policy statements and other advocacy materials.
• In collaboration with both co-chairs, organize and execute Coalition participation in conferences and events; support co-chairs in managing media relations; represent the Coalition at public events.
• In partnership with project manager, develop content and content strategies for social media, newsletter, and monthly Coalition Conversations.
• Participate in weekly calls and other ad hoc communication with Core Team members to ensure effective coordination of workstreams and provide guidance as needed.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public or health policy, marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years’ project leadership experience required. Advanced degree in public policy or related field strongly preferred.
• Broad and deep knowledge of aging services, Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS), nursing home models of care and regulations, health and aging policy.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations to address the comprehensive challenges and opportunities facing nursing homes.
• Experience in advocacy, communication, and/or policy education; demonstrated ability to work with communications agencies and other contractors.
• Experience supporting and coordinating multiple diverse, senior executives and key stakeholders to drive progress and meet goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage diverse groups to support consensus on priority issues.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

LeadingAge recognizes the intersectionality of ageism, racism and other forms of discrimination. We are committed to being a just, inclusive, antiracist and equitable community that values and honors the unique qualities, wisdom and lived experience of all people. We are steadfast in our commitment and will invest in opportunities to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive community, where all are able to meaningfully contribute and thrive.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this D.C. based position is $98,999-$104,210 based on a 37.5-hour work week for this exempt position. Salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by LeadingAge, which may include, but are not limited to, background and experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, certifications and licensures internal salary ranges, geographic location and other organizational needs. Salaries for candidates hired outside of the DMV will have salary adjusted using Economic Research Institute’s, Geographic Tool Assessor.

For full-time positions, we offer:

• Unlimited Vacation after successful completion of the introductory period
• 15 hours of Volunteer Time; 22.5 hours of Personal Time
• Accrue 12 days of sick leave per year, to maximum of 60 days or 450 hours.
• The full health & wellness benefits package includes medical, dental, short- and long-term disability and life insurance. Generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums. Employer paid short- and long-term disability life & AD &D and long-term care.
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Discounted on-site parking.
• 11-paid holidays
• Opportunity to join our 403(b) savings & retirement plan upon hire by making voluntary contributions. After you have completed one year of service, LeadingAge will match up to 3% of your own per pay period contribution. And LeadingAge will contribute an additional 4% of your semi-monthly gross salary for each pay period as a basic employer contribution.

ADA Specifications:

• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to learn/translate/refer to technical material and produce extensive written communications.
• Ability to travel to external meetings both locally and nationally, including periodic overnight travel.
• Normal work requires frequent use of the telephone and computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse).
• Ability to be mobile at Annual Meeting; Leadership Summit Conference; and other meetings and events.
• May be required to move about frequently in the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc.
• May require standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time during meetings and conferences.
• Must be able to communicate in large gatherings and conduct educational seminars with technology so others will understand. visual equipment.

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to employeeexperienceteam@leadingage.org. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse work force. We seek talented, dedicated professionals who have a genuine interest in helping us fulfill our promise to: Inspire. Serve. Advocate. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal and District of Columbia laws.

LeadingAge provides a dynamic and collegial work environment; competitive salary and benefits; and a Woodley-Park Zoo Metro location: 2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. We encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume online at https://leadingage.org/working-leadingage using the Explore Current Openings button. Follow the “Director, Moving Forward Coalition” vacancy link to view the complete position description and to apply. Principals only and no phone calls please.