Senior Operations & Advocacy Leader - Youth Health Nonprofit #0209

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a prominent nonprofit organization focused on youth health equity, is searching for a Senior Operations & Advocacy Leader to drive strategic initiatives and policy work throughout Arkansas. The organization's mission centers on equipping young people with comprehensive, evidence-based health information and positioning youth as active partners and leaders in building healthier communities.

As the second-in-command for this state initiative, you'll blend strategic vision with operational execution. You'll manage daily operations, spearhead policy and advocacy efforts at the state level, and cultivate partnerships across multiple sectors in Arkansas.

This position offers a chance to create lasting change in youth health outcomes across Arkansas while leveraging a successful regional framework that centers youth leadership, health equity, and trauma-responsive approaches.

Core Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Management

• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Executive Director for state-related matters
• Collaborate with regional leadership to adapt proven systems and processes for the Arkansas context
• Supervise and manage program staff, contractors, and consultants, providing leadership, coaching, and professional development
• Oversee daily operations to ensure high-quality program delivery and alignment with strategic goals across Arkansas
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to nonprofit operations in Arkansas

Program Oversight & Development

Policy & Advocacy Leadership

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Fiscal & Resource Management

Cross-State Coordination

Requirements

Education & Professional Experience

Arkansas Connection & Cultural Competence

Youth Health Advocacy Philosophy

Leadership & Management Skills

Communication & Advocacy Skills

Benefits

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