Vice President of Campaigns and Political Strategy


About National Institute for Reproductive Health

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. We launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in states and cities across the country. We work in the communities where the need is great and we can make a difference, so the fabric of reproductive freedom is harder to tear apart. 

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are seeking a full-time Vice President of Campaigns and Political Strategy to help them in building political power for reproductive freedom. 

This is a benefits eligible, full-time, exempt position that will require 35 hours of work, with flexibility, during eastern time business hours, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience.  

WHO WE ARE 

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. For decades, our strategy has been to go on the offensive, at the state and local level, so we have a long track record of passing laws that are safeguarding and advancing access.    

In states and cities across the country, we launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates who champion our cause, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations; health care providers; and other groups invested in this fight.  We partner in communities where change is needed and where we can make a difference. At the national level, we engage in groundbreaking public opinion research, proactive policy initiatives, and innovative advocacy campaigns to help reshape the national conversation about reproductive freedom.  

Our approach to advocacy, policy, and politics strives to center the people who are most impacted by barriers to care, historically underserved, and often under-represented — Black women and Black communities, Indigenous and other communities of color, low-income people, and immigrants.  

We don’t just push back against restrictions on reproductive autonomy; we fight for a society in which everyone has the freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives.  

THE ROLE 

The Vice President of Campaigns and Political Strategy is a senior strategist responsible for leading impactful, partner-driven political and advocacy work at the state and local levels. Reporting to the President, the Vice President directs NIRH and the NIRH Action Fund’s dual-track political and advocacy strategy to drive policy change and build power for reproductive freedom. 

This includes oversight and management of 1)  NIRH AF’s investment partner organizations in target states and cities; including providing  technical assistance, strategic guidance, and funding to help scale impact, enhance electoral strategy, and support key policy fights; and 2) NIRH AF’s direct engagement efforts including political strategy, narrative influence, and candidate development. Outcomes include electoral gains, policy shifts, and foundation-laying for long-term infrastructure. In these settings, the VP may lead candidate trainings, relationship-building with electees, or convene municipal leaders to anchor long-term influence. 

The Vice President plays a critical role in aligning this work with internal departments (Policy, Partnerships, Communications, Development) and embedding evaluation metrics to assess short- and long-term impact. This is a public-facing, team-leadership role that requires vision, discipline, political and campaign strategy, and deep partnership skills. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

  • Design and implement a clear, measurable, and impact-driven political strategy across target states and cities. 
  • Direct strategic partnership and direct engagement approaches, tailoring tactics to local context and opportunity. 
  • Partner with internal leadership to shape NIRH’s engagement in ballot measures and campaigns, ensuring a unified and strategic approach across departments. 
  • Cultivate and deepen relationships with partners, elected officials, and coalitions. 
  • Support technical assistance and coaching to partners in advocacy, power mapping, and electoral planning. 
  • Lead candidate training programming and efforts. 
  • Engage directly with voters, candidates, and decision-makers to secure wins and shift policy. 
  • Guide NIRH’s political and advocacy strategy in New York State while supporting the identification of future opportunities for geographic growth and impact. 
  • Monitor and assess state and national political landscapes to guide organizational strategy. 
  • Develop and oversee learning and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of political programming and inform strategic adaptation. 
  • Support consultant management and plan for future team hiring with the Finance and Operations team to support growth as the program scales. 
  • Partner with Communications to amplify political and narrative wins, coordinate messaging, and ensure alignment across C3 and C4 platforms. 
  • Collaborate with Development and Finance to sustain, track, and report program work, as well as to sustain and grow the political and advocacy program. 
  • Ensure strict compliance with all 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 guidelines, in collaboration with compliance and operations leadership. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

  • 10+ years of experience in advocacy or electoral strategy at the state or local level. 
  • Proven success in designing and executing political strategies that deliver impact. 
  • Strong familiarity with compliance rules for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 organizations. 
  • Experience leading and growing teams. 
  • Demonstrated ability to build, sustain, and work in partnership with diverse coalitions. 
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills. 
  • Strong evaluation, strategy, and program planning skills. 
  • Passion for reproductive freedom, health equity, and justice. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

  • Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance 
  • Generous time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, personal days and your birthday off.  
  • 401k employee matching 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Fully remote from anywhere in the US 
  • Work from home stipend 

TO APPLY 

Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “VP of Campaigns” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications must be received via email. 

NIRH/NIRHAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NIRH/NIRHAF will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and on the needs of NIRH/NIRHAF. This organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, AIDS, AIDS-related complex or HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. 

EEO statement

The National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer. NIRH and NIRH Action Fund strives to build and support an equitable work community that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people. As a member of the reproductive freedom movement, NIRH aims to foster leadership and raise the voices of historically marginalized people, including but not limited to Black people and people of color, indigenous/native peoples, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, disabled/differently abled people, immigrants, and low-income people. We strongly encourage candidates of these and other diverse backgrounds to apply.

Equity Statement

NIRH and NIRH Action Fund staff and board have committed to racial equity, and as such have been engaged in a multi-year process to adopt a racial equity lens across the organizations. We are a reproductive health and rights organization that incorporates reproductive justice values into our work. We recognize the interconnectivity of identities, such as race, socio-economic status, immigration status, ability, and sex, including sexual orientation, and gender identity, and how they interact with systems of oppressions to shape and impact a person’s freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives. As a result, this person will join an organization that’s currently engaged in shifting its institutional framework.