Vice President, Community Safety Programs (RCF)

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Team events

Job summary

The RILA Communities Foundation (RCF), part of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, seeks a Vice President, Community Safety Programs, to lead crime reduction initiatives across retail environments nationwide from Washington, DC. This senior position shapes strategy and coordinates with law enforcement, prosecutors, and industry partners to reduce organized retail crime and fraud.

Qualified candidates will have a Juris Doctor and at least three years as a local prosecutor, plus strong

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an assistant county prosecutor or assistant state attorney general.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program strategy aligned with mission and priorities.
• Identify retail crime trends and translate into initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Lead design and execution of new initiatives with long-term sustainability.
• Provide strategic guidance across program areas.
• Convene stakeholders and manage partnerships with public sector agencies and associations.
• Track progress, resolve barriers, and apply continuous improvement.

Skills

Criminal justice expertise

Public sector partnerships

Public speaking

Executive communication

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Title: Vice President, Community Safety Programs

Employment Status: Full-time; Exempt

Supervisor: Executive Director, RILA Communities Foundation

Date Revised: August 2026

Location: Washington, DC (In office 3 days/week; optional remote 2 days per week)

About The Rila Communities Foundation

Retail is vital to communities nationwide, creating jobs, providing essential goods, and supporting economic opportunity. At the same time, growing retail crime and emerging fraud threats are placing new pressures on retailers, law enforcement, and local communities.

The RILA Communities Foundation (RCF) was created to address these challenges by fostering collaboration, information sharing, and research that advance effective, sustainable solutions. By connecting retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors, policymakers, and local organizations, RCF strengthens the partnerships needed to combat retail crime and improve community safety.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Community Safety Programs (RCF), is a senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and executing RCF’s crime reduction programs and broader strategic initiatives.

The Vice President guides program strategy and execution across key issue areas, including organized retail crime, prolific theft, cargo theft, gift card fraud, and other crimes affecting in-store, online, and supply chain environments. Working closely with RILA member retailers, local and state law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and partner associations, this role ensures programs are innovative, scalable, results driven, and positioned to strengthen RCF’s national impact and visibility.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience as a local prosecutor.

Position Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement RCF’s program strategy, ensuring initiatives align with RCF’s mission and organizational priorities.
• Identify emerging retail crime trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate
• Lead the design and execution of new initiatives with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership across RCF’s program areas.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Partnerships

• Convene virtual and in-person meetings with key stakeholders to promote information sharing, idea generation, and accountability.
• Build and manage partnerships with public sector stakeholders, including federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; county prosecutors; attorneys general; and policymakers at all levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations, including Organized Retail Crime Associations, the National District Attorneys Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Attorney General Alliance, state retail associations, and other groups focused on combating retail crime.
• Advance cross-sector collaboration to expand program reach and support stronger outcomes in communities nationwide.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships that strengthen program resources, visibility, and impact.

Program Execution & Performance Management

• Manage program implementation from planning through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved on schedule.
• Define performance measures and evaluation tools to assess program impact and effectiveness.
• Track progress, resolve barriers, and apply continuous improvement practices to strengthen results.

Communications & Thought Leadership

• Lead the development of executive-level communications, including reports, presentations, and strategic briefings.
• Turn complex data and program results into clear, persuasive narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Advance industry thought leadership through publications, events, and public engagement.

Team Leadership & Organizational Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop program staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Partner with RILA leadership and cross-functional teams to align RCF initiatives with broader organizational priorities.

Risk Management & Innovation

• Identify program risks, implementation barriers, and external factors that could affect success.
• Create mitigation strategies and adaptive approaches that support program resilience and effectiveness.
• Promote innovative program design by using data, partnerships, and new engagement models.

Core Competencies

• Criminal justice system expertise.
• Public sector partnership development.
• Confident meeting facilitation.
• Effective public speaking.
• Initiative execution and performance management.
• Executive communication and thought leadership.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Innovation, sound judgment, and organizational leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an assistant county prosecutor or assistant state attorney general required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $140,000-$160,000 salary range.
• Flexible and hybrid office environment (3 days in office).
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (FSA/HSA options available).
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, STD, and LTD Coverage.
• 401(K)/Roth 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Mental Wellness Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 12 Federal holiday closures.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team outings/gatherings.

RCF/RILA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.