Chief Financial Officer
$160,000–$160,000 year
HybridAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Set and lead multi-year political and legislative strategy for Planned Parenthood of Michigan and its 501(c)(4) arm, advising the CEO on risk, opportunity, and positioning. Direct proactive and defensive advocacy on abortion access, gender-affirming care, and health equity while securing state funding through appropriations and legislative channels. Oversee all electoral operations, candidate vetting, and PAC contributions in strict compliance with IRS rules and campaign finance law. Lead a team of associate directors, coordinate with communications and development functions, and represent the organization in high-level public forums and coalition negotiations. Maintain strong relationships with Michigan state agencies, the Legislature, and the Governor's office to protect access to sexual and reproductive health care.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, a relevant field, or equivalent years of experience
- At least ten years of senior-level leadership in political strategy, public policy, campaigns, or advocacy, with a demonstrated record of legislative or budget wins at the state level
- Demonstrated experience with 501(c)(4) or campaign operations
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
- Deep political judgment and a sophisticated understanding of how Michigan government and the Legislature actually move
- Deep understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance and campaign finance law
- Demonstrated track record of managing 501(c)(4) operations cleanly and audit-ready, with sound internal controls and full compliance with campaign finance and lobbying law
- Established credibility and strong relationships within the Michigan political landscape
- In-depth knowledge of Michigan's reproductive health care delivery system, the state and federal policy landscape, and the needs of underserved or marginalized communities
- Proven success in legislative strategy, endorsements, electoral strategy, and political fundraising
- Strong strategic judgment, executive presence, and the ability to advise and influence at the highest levels of an organization
- Commitment to reproductive freedom, health equity, and justice
- Willingness to travel and to work a flexible schedule that may involve some evening and weekend commitments
- Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives in collaboration with other functional areas
- Demonstrated commitment to Planned Parenthood's mission, vision and values
- Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization publicly and in sensitive negotiations
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to lead and work in a remote environment
- Ability to handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to solve problems, analyze information and data, and manage projects
- Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to advancing race(+) equity in one's work: interest in expanding knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society
- Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics; bring a high level of self-awareness about personal identity, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and directly as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity
- Strong sense of accountability to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices
- Understand of the impact of identity dynamics on organizational culture
- Commitment to Planned Parenthood's In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (JD, MPP, MPH, MPA, or MBA). Substantial equivalent experience will be considered
- Direct experience working in or with the Michigan Legislature or Michigan state government
- Michigan Lobbyist Agent Registration
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