Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Director
Start Date: March 2025
Location: East Orange, NJ (Hybrid, Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000
Commensurate with the candidate's experience
ABOUT PHEI:
The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative is a Black female led, 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating disparities in Black infant and maternal health in New Jersey. We do this by providing direct clinical care, advocacy, policy, education, research, and community engagement. We are rooted in Reproductive Justice, Social Justice, and utilize an anti racist framework designed to create health equity for Black mamas. We are also the Largest group of Black Lactation Specialists in the State of New Jersey. Our offices are based in East Orange, New Jersey and provide support to the surrounding communities.
At The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI), we are dedicated to putting Black mamas first, driven by a deep love and passion for their well-being. Our mission is to meet the needs of Black mothers by amplifying their voices and partnering with them to reimagine a better future for Black mamas and their babies. As a team member, you will be expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics, operating with integrity and accountability to serve our communities with unwavering moral clarity. We strive to create an environment grounded in ethical principles, fostering trust and respect among our team and the families we support.
POSITION SUMMARY:
At the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI), we’re experiencing a strong period of growth as we’re set to open New Jersey's first and only Black Maternal Health Center that will serve as a women’s health clinic, community center and our new headquarters dedicated to Black Mamas and is scheduled to open in March 2025. . To continue this trajectory, we’re searching for a highly qualified Policy Director to work closely with our leadership team. From Day One, this person will have an immediate impact on our advocacy work and expansion efforts by aiding in our new strategic initiatives.
The Policy Director will oversee PHEI’s reproductive and birth justice policy and advocacy portfolio for New Jersey aimed at eliminating inequities in pregnancy and birth outcomes for Black mamas. The Policy Director will collaborate with the leadership team to develop and inform the organization’s policy position on target issues, engage stakeholders, and mobilize coalition members through issue campaigns, and manage PHEI’s policy objectives on the federal, state, and local level. The ideal candidate is an experienced, effective, and creative Policy Director with 5-7 years of policy advocacy experience. This position will report to the Executive Director.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
PHEI is seeking a Policy Director that is an essential strategic leader that will be responsible for shaping and implementing the organization’s policy and legislative programming. This role involves working closely with the Executive Director and state and national partners to advance PHEI’s policy and legislative priorities. The Policy Director will play a key role in driving PHEI’s mission to build political power for reproductive justice and ensure that every Black Mama in New Jersey can have a successful, equitable and humane experience from preconception to postpartum. This position partners closely with the Executive Director as well as the rest of the leadership team and may require flexible hours and occasional travel.
The ideal candidate will bring at least 2-5 years of experience in legislative advocacy and successful issue-based campaigns, with a demonstrated commitment to centering the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive, birth, and social justice. Additionally, 2 or more years of experience managing staff or consultants is required. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, experience implementing strategic planning, and strong organizational abilities are essential. The Policy Director will lead efforts to implement effective policy and communication strategies that align with PHEI’s mission and values.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Policy Director will collaborate with a diverse team and engage with stakeholders across New Jersey. This role requires a deep sense of integrity, collaboration, and dedication to equitable practices both in the workplace and the field. The Policy Director will also participate in community engagement activities and represent PHEI at relevant events and coalitions to further the organization’s impact and reach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI) is at a critical moment of expansion, where the Policy Director will significantly impact the organization’s strategy and its ability to secure ongoing reproductive rights and access for all Black Mamas in New Jersey.
Opportunities And Challenges Facing The Policy Director. The Policy Director will lead in several key areas:
The Policy Director will navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities to further PHEI’s mission, working collaboratively with a dedicated team to advance reproductive rights and justice across New Jersey.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The Executive Assistant is expected to work 40 hours per work week with a minimum in-office commitment of 2 days per week.
TRAVEL
This position is based in the East Orange NJ with some required travel throughout the state of New Jersey
Regular domestic travel of up to 25% is expected for lobbying in Trenton, community organizing, attending meetings, Capitol Hill.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this role and scope. This job description will evolve to accommodate changing role requirements over time and the organization's growth.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Anti-Discrimination Policy
PHEI does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, gender, ability, religious creed, national origin, marital status, age, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Director
Start Date: March 2025
Location: East Orange, NJ (Hybrid, Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000
Commensurate with the candidate's experience
ABOUT PHEI:
The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative is a Black female led, 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating disparities in Black infant and maternal health in New Jersey. We do this by providing direct clinical care, advocacy, policy, education, research, and community engagement. We are rooted in Reproductive Justice, Social Justice, and utilize an anti racist framework designed to create health equity for Black mamas. We are also the Largest group of Black Lactation Specialists in the State of New Jersey. Our offices are based in East Orange, New Jersey and provide support to the surrounding communities.
At The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI), we are dedicated to putting Black mamas first, driven by a deep love and passion…