State Policy Director - Advocate for Food Security

National Electrical Manufactures Assoc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan with employer match

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is seeking a Director of State Policy to lead the state advocacy program from its Los Angeles or Washington, DC offices, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will shape priorities, coordinate staff, and represent MAZON with policymakers and partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher, 8+ years in public policy, strong leadership and communications skills, and a deep commitment to ending hunger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of related work experience with government agencies, state-based advocacy organizations, or relevant public policy organizations.
• Familiarity with food insecurity policy issues is strongly preferred and with MAZON’s priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance the state policy agenda in collaboration with key staff.
• Serve as a spokesperson for state policy goals and enhance MAZON’s visibility with officials and partners.
• Monitor state legislation and provide input to lawmakers and partners; prepare materials for policy advocacy.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Policy analysis

MS Office

Salesforce/Asana

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is seeking a Director of State Policy to lead the state advocacy program from its Los Angeles or Washington, DC offices, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will shape priorities, coordinate staff, and represent MAZON with policymakers and partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher, 8+ years in public policy, strong leadership and communications skills, and a deep commitment to ending hunger.