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 Organizational Description: Founded in 1994, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute) builds Latine power to fight for the fundamental human right to reproductive health, dignity, and justice. We center Latine voices, mobilize our communities, transform the cultural narrative, and drive policy change. We amplify the grassroots power and thought leadership of Latine across the country to fuel a larger reproductive justice movement.

Position Description: The Latina Institute is seeking a Senior Director of Government Relations to shape and lead the organization’s federal policy advocacy, legislative strategy, and political engagement. This role serves as the organization’s chief strategist on government relations, collaborating closely with state teams, national program staff, public affairs, and senior leadership to align campaigns, initiatives, and partnerships for maximum impact. The Senior Director will be a visible and confident external ambassador, representing the organization in coalitions, before policymakers, in media, and at public events, including providing testimony and interviews on behalf of the Executive Director and organization, when needed. A trusted leader and mentor, this position motivates and empowers teams, builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures the organization’s government relations strategy advances its mission and priorities. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role is a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team, driving strategic influence at the highest levels of policy and advocacy. 
 
What You Will Need to Be Successful: 
• Spanish proficiency is required. 
• A minimum of 10 years of senior-level, federal policy advocacy and management experience is required. 
• Longstanding experience in coalition management and leadership, policy advocacy, and social movement building strategy and deep subject matter expertise in either reproductive health, rights, and justice; immigrants’ rights; economic justice; and/or Latine civil rights. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, and communication skills, with the ability to influence policymakers, coalition partners, senior leadership, media, and other external stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Principled and personable, able to navigate high-stakes policy environments without losing sight of people and relationships. 
• Collaborative, self-reflective, adaptable, and solution-oriented, capable of building alignment across departments and partners. 
• Gravitas and executive presence, with the ability to impact, inspire, command attention, and lead decisively in both internal and external forums.
• Strong interpersonal presence and public speaking skills, able to engage confidently in conversations, lead discussions in public forums and high-stakes settings, and represent the organization in front of diverse audiences, including policymakers, coalition partners, and the media.