Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Director of Intersections of Our Lives

Salary: $180,000-$200,000

Job Status: Full time, exempt

Location: Washington, DC (remote)

Since 2016, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute), National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda (In Our Own Voice), three women-of-color led national Reproductive Justice organizations with both D.C. and statewide presence, have intentionally collaborated with one another on several policy and issue actions.

As Reproductive Justice (RJ) organizations, we operate under a human rights frame that all people have the right to control our bodies, our sexuality, our gender, our work, and our reproduction. Reproductive Justice will only be achieved when all people, of all immigration statuses, have the agency, economic, social, and political power, and resources to define and make decisions about our bodies, health, sexuality, families, and communities in all areas of our lives with dignity and self-determination. We center the needs, perspectives, and solutions of people of color.

As advocates for Reproductive Justice, we recognize the cumulative impact of multiple forms of oppression in people’s lives. Our broad approach is driven by the intersectional lived experiences of women of color.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to and working hand-in-hand with the three Executive Directors, the Senior Director of Intersections of Our Lives (“Senior Director”) will lead the Intersections of Our Lives (“the Collaborative”) into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the three Executive Directors of our partner organizations, the Senior Director provides day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Collaborative, ensuring alignment across the anchor organizations and amplifying the Collaborative.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned collaborative-builder and policy advocate who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationships, and execution. They will strengthen coordination across the partner organizations, cultivate trusted relationships with policymakers and allies, and drive impactful joint campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next chapter of a high-impact collaborative advancing reproductive justice, equity, and dignity for all communities.

LOCATION

This position will work remotely from Washington, DC, and coordinate staff distributed across the country. The position will require some travel for retreats, convenings, and events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborative Leadership & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the Collaborative, ensuring that Intersections of Our Lives functions as a unified and effective vehicle for advancing reproductive justice.

• Serve as the primary convener and connector for Intersections of Our Lives, aligning the three partner organizations around shared goals and strategy.

• Facilitate complex, high-stakes decision-making processes among the partner organizations, fostering alignment, trust, and accountability.

• Build and sustain inclusive systems and structures that ensure smooth communication and accountability across the Collaborative.

Power-Building & External Engagement

• Cultivate and deepen relationships with policymakers, particularly the Tri-Caucus, as well as allied organizations and Collaboratives.

• Represent the Collaborative publicly in advocacy spaces, amplifying the leadership and priorities of women of color in reproductive justice.

• Design and oversee large-scale advocacy initiatives, public campaigns, and strategic convenings that mobilize collective power and elevate the voices of communities most impacted by reproductive injustice.

Policy & Advocacy Strategy

• Provide high-level direction for the Collaborative’s federal policy agenda, ensuring it reflects the intersectional priorities of reproductive justice, immigrant rights, economic justice, environmental justice, and voting rights.

• Partner with organizational leaders to identify emerging opportunities and respond to threats in real time.

• Oversee development of advocacy materials, messaging, and joint communications that reflect Collaborative values and impact.

Team & Operational Leadership

• Supervise project staff and foster a values-driven, collaborative team culture.

• Lead hiring and onboarding of additional staff to expand Collaborative capacity.

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-organizational projects with clarity and consistency.

Working Relationships & Team Structure

• The Senior Director serves as the day-to-day lead for Intersections of Our Lives, sitting between the Executive Directors (who provide shared strategic oversight) and the Collaborative’s staff and consultants.

  • Communications Manager (direct report) – Supervise and guide priorities, ensuring narrative and communications strategies align with Collaborative goals and amplify the anchor organizations’ work.

  • Administrative/Operations Staff (direct report) – Oversee scheduling, logistics, budgeting, and coordination functions that enable the Collaborative to operate effectively.

  • Consultants and Project Managers (contracted support) – Serve as the primary point of contact and manager for consultants, providing direction, integrating deliverables, and ensuring accountability.

  • Executive Directors of Anchor Orgs (leadership partners) – Translate shared ED vision into day-to-day execution; keep EDs informed of staff/consultant progress and elevate strategic decisions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15 years of experience in policy, advocacy, or movement leadership, with at least 5 years in a collaborative or cross-organizational leadership role.

• Demonstrates a profound understanding of Reproductive Justice and its intersectional impact on the lives of people of color.

• Brings solid experience in navigating Capitol Hill, with expertise in legislative processes, government relations, and advocacy that drives meaningful policy change.

• Holds a deep awareness of racial equity issues, coupled with the skills to build power and uplift the voices of historically marginalized communities in both advocacy and policy work.

• Demonstrated success in federal advocacy, relationship management, and external representation.

• Experience supervising staff and managing collaborative projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Exceptional skills in facilitation, communication, and strategic planning.

The annual salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 - salary commensurate with experience.

NAPAWF provides a highly competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees and their eligible dependents receive fully covered medical and dental premiums, with NAPAWF also covering co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, and coinsurance. Benefits begin on your first day, ensuring immediate access to coverage.

NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, 20 days of sick leave, FSA options as well as paid holidays between December 25 and January 1 of each year.

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