Position: Deputy Director of Policy and Political Campaigns
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Status: Exempt, Hybrid
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000
Advance Policy. Build Power. Create Lasting Change.
Black Women for Wellness Action Project (BWWAP) is seeking an experienced, strategic Deputy Director of Policy and Political Campaigns to lead the development and execution of our public policy agenda. This is an opportunity to transform community priorities into policy solutions that advance reproductive justice, environmental justice, birth justice, health equity, civic engagement, and economic justice for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people.
If you are passionate about advancing bold policy solutions and partnering with communities to dismantle structural inequities, we invite you to join our leadership team.
About Us
Black Women for Wellness Action Project is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization dedicated to advancing policies and electing leaders who improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people.
Our work moves public policy forward, elects leaders who prioritize Black women's needs, shifts culture through media and storytelling, and empowers community members to engage in the fight for equity and justice. Through organizing, advocacy, coalition building, and civic engagement, we are building political power that creates lasting systems change.
Position Summary
As the Deputy Director of Policy and Political Campaigns, you will serve as the organization's lead policy strategist, shaping legislative priorities and developing advocacy initiatives that center the lived experiences of Black women. Working closely with the Executive Director, Communications Team, and community organizers, you will translate community voices into policy solutions while strengthening relationships with lawmakers, coalition partners, researchers, and advocates.
This role sits at the intersection of public policy, research, advocacy, and movement building, ensuring that Black Women for Wellness Action Project remains a trusted voice in shaping policies that improve health and racial equity throughout California.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and implementation of the organization's legislative and public policy agenda.
- Monitor and analyze local, state, and federal legislation to identify opportunities, challenges, and emerging policy issues.
- Develop policy briefs, testimony, reports, fact sheets, and recommendations that support advocacy and legislative priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government agencies, coalition partners, and community stakeholders to advance shared policy goals.
- Represent the organization at legislative hearings, policy tables, public meetings, and advocacy coalitions.
- Collaborate across organizing, political, communications, and development teams to ensure policy strategies align with organizational campaigns and community priorities.
- Supervise policy staff, consultants, interns, and cross-functional workgroups while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Ensure policy and advocacy activities comply with applicable nonprofit regulations and advance the organization's strategic objectives.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative leader who understands that meaningful policy begins with community voice. You are equally comfortable analyzing legislation, facilitating coalition meetings, briefing elected officials, and translating complex policy into clear, actionable recommendations.
What You’ll Bring
- Eight to twelve years of experience in public policy, legislative affairs, government relations, advocacy, or nonprofit leadership.
- Demonstrated success developing policy agendas, advancing legislative priorities, and influencing public policy.
- Strong understanding of California's legislative and regulatory processes.
- Experience building diverse coalitions and cultivating partnerships across government, philanthropy, academia, and community organizations.
- Exceptional research, writing, public speaking, and strategic communication skills.
- Experience supervising teams and managing complex policy initiatives.
- A deep commitment to racial justice, reproductive justice, health equity, civic engagement, and Black women's leadership.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; a Master's in Public Policy (MPP), Public Administration (MPA), Political Science, Law (JD), or a related field is strongly preferred.
Why Black Women for Wellness Action Project?
At BWWAP, policy is grounded in community. We believe Black women are experts in their own lived experiences, and we work every day to ensure those experiences shape the laws, systems, and institutions that impact our lives.
As Policy Director, you will help drive transformational change by developing policies that improve health outcomes, expand opportunity, strengthen democracy, and advance justice for Black women and our communities.
If you're ready to help shape the future of California through bold policy leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build healthier communities, stronger policies, and a more just future for Black women and generations to come.
EEO Statement: Black Women for Wellness Action Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90008
