Senior Director, Public Policy - Workforce Focus

ORGANIZATION

The Bay Area Council is one of California’s most influential public policy and advocacy organizations, working to maintain the Bay Area as the global center of innovation.

Our members include many of the region’s largest and most prominent companies, universities, ports, airports, water agencies, and nonprofits.

Through public policy and advocacy, we focus on building more housing, increasing investment in transportation, eliminating homelessness, modernizing our workforce, creating a more inclusive economy, and protecting the environment, among other key initiatives.

We consistently achieve results by bringing together top business, government and community leaders and implementing bold and actionable solutions.

Our San Francisco Office is located on the Historic Klamath at Pier 9 on the Embarcadero. The Bay Area Council transformed the 100-year old ferry not only for our headquarters but as a floating symbol of our region’s deep connection with the Bay and the powerful spirit of innovation and creative thinking that has long defined the Bay Area.

Your new office has stunning views, incredible architecture, gorgeous gardens, cutting edge technology, and stories upon stories to tell.

WHAT WE DO

We gather what we consider the world’s greatest business community to build the world’s greatest region, balancing long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

• Mobilize and activate business, civic and political leaders on the most critical issues and opportunities facing the region.
• Develop solutions for an ambitious vision for the region’s future with participation of business, government, labor, science and education.
• Achieve results through persistence, advocacy, partnership and committed leadership to realize this vision.

POSITION SUMMARY

SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Public Policy is a member of the public policy team, shaping policy that affects millions of Bay Area and California residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Senior Director, Public Policy, leads the development and execution of a set of the Bay Area Council’s public policy initiatives in the areas of Workforce of the Future, Education and other policy areas that may be assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Workforce of the Future

The term skills gap refers to the disconnect between the education and skills of the labor pool and the knowledge and skills employers need.

In our rabidly evolving economy it is vital that we ensure that this gap is closed as much as possible. Sourcing and evangelizing best practices to make this happen will be a core responsibility.

Business Community Leadership

Establish the Bay Area Council as the regional policy leader and advocate for business on education policy issues, and any other areas assigned.

Position the Council as a genuine partner the go to organization for regional stakeholders to access the business community.

Serve as a primary resource to communities on the perspectives, interests, and concerns of the business community related to your assigned policy areas.

NCAN Support

manage the Bay Area Council’s membership of The Northern California Apprenticeship Network (NCAN) aimed at increasing the adoption of the apprenticeship model amongst the business community.

Apprenticeships are a globally accepted alternative pathway to skilled well-paid employment that allows job seekers, who for whatever reason, have not been able to access traditional 4 year degree pathways, the opportunity to maximize their talents, experience and earning potential in the workplace while also giving employers access to a huge source of untapped talent.

Workforce of the Future Committee Support

Serve as the staff lead for the Workforce of the Future Committee of the Bay Area Council. Support the Committee Co-Chairs in setting the agenda, recruiting membership, convening and conducting meetings, handling logistics, and communicating with Committee members.

Regularly report progress on Committee initiatives and activities to all members and to other key stakeholder groups.

Grant Development

Work in collaboration with BAC’s Director of Development to apply for and manage government, corporate, and private foundation grants to support Bay Area Council programs and initiatives in your assigned policy areas.

Fundraising

Be proactively engaged in other fundraising efforts by the Bay Area Council, including new member recruiting, solicitation of event sponsorships, and solicitation of other contributions from member companies.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience and success in the collaborative shaping and implementation of public policy.
• The Bay Area Council is a member-driven, not staff-driven organization. Successful candidates will excel at soliciting and acting on the collective thoughts of our membership in your assigned policy areas, and engaging our members in their work.
• Strong background and working knowledge of the issues impacting workforce policy.
• A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around the Bay Area Council’s programs and initiatives. Encourage others to support the organization persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization's mission and goals.
• Ability to effectively gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including board and staff members, partner organizations, donors and foundation and community leaders.
• Good facilitator and leader. Can effectively plan and moderate large meetings of people with diverse and often conflicting viewpoints.
• Good planning, organizing and project management skills can develop and execute clear plans with timelines for complex tasks and projects.

Can develop and manage budgets effectively.

• High energy, strong work ethic. Sets and meets challenging goals. Meets deadlines consistently. Sets high standards of performance through own example.
• Good team player builds constructive working relationships with others treats people with dignity and respect.
• Accountable takes responsibility for actions and results.
• Comfortable and credible in dealing with senior executives.
• Conscientious, shows good attention to detail, produces consistently accurate work.
• Very good written and oral communications skills.
• Good knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
• Produces consistently accurate work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Salesforce.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in use of social media for marketing, community-building and membership development (LinkedIn, Facebook, X).

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Associate’s degree with at least two years of experience in performing the job duties and responsibilities described above.

Demonstrated ability to meet the personal attribute and skill requirements described above.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Senior Director, Public Policy position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated individual who desires a role in a highly respected organization.

The salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Annual Bonus Incentive program (when financial conditions permit)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance is 100% paid by the employer for the employee and 50% coverage for all dependents will be paid by the employer with the employee carrying the other 50%
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance policy of up to one (1) times the employee’s annual salary.
• Paid time off (PTO) of 20 days per year for the first 4 years, then 25 days thereafter.
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan with an employer match of 12 percent.
• Professional development training allowance provided annually.
• Mobile Phone reimbursement up to $55.00 per month.
• Wellness stipend of $25.00 per month (certain qualifications must be met).
• Commuter stipend / work from home stipend provided monthly.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bay Area Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Answers to application questions will be used for applicable, job-related reasons only.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter as one pdf e-mail attachment with your last name and Senior Director, Public Policy in the file name (i.

e., LASTNAME SDirector) to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.