Vice President of Government + Community Affairs
The Vice President of Government + Community Affairs is a senior leadership role responsible for driving Essential Access Health’s policy, advocacy, and government engagement strategy at the state and federal levels. This individual will serve as the organization’s primary voice in policy spaces, cultivating high-value relationships with legislators, regulators, and public agencies while positioning Essential Access Health as a trusted implementation partner and thought leader in sexual and reproductive health.
Reporting directly to the Chief of External Affairs, the VP will ensure strategic coherence across government relations, public funding positioning, community affairs, and lobbyist management. This role operates at the intersection of policy influence, public sector engagement, and mission-driven advocacy, requiring both sophisticated policy acumen and a collaborative, equity-centered approach to systems-level change.
KEY DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute a multi-year government affairs strategy aligned with Essential Access Health’s organizational priorities and mission. Translate strategic goals into actionable policy objectives, ensuring the organization is proactively positioned on key legislative and regulatory issuesRepresent Essential Access Health in legislative, regulatory, and coalition spaces, advancing policy positions that reflect the organization’s expertise and the communities it servesIdentify and strategically position the organization to secure public funding opportunities by aligning programmatic expertise with evolving state and federal prioritiesOversee community affairs strategy to ensure the organization maintains meaningful, trust-based relationships with the communities it serves and that community perspectives inform advocacy positionsManage the organization’s relationship with its contracted lobbyist(s), ensuring alignment between external advocacy activities and organizational priorities.Lead and develop the Government + Community Affairs team, building a high-performing function that operates with clarity, coordination, and impactServe as an active partner to Fund Development, Communications, and other internal teams, ensuring coordinated and complementary external engagement
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
· 10–12+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related fields, preferably in a nonprofit, health, or social services context
· Demonstrated track record of influencing state and/or federal policy outcomes, including direct engagement with legislators, regulatory agencies, or executive offices
· Experience managing contracted lobbyists or external government relations consultants
· Established relationships with California state government officials and/or federal health policy stakeholders (strongly preferred)
· Experience navigating the intersection of nonprofit advocacy, government funding, and political compliance requirements
· Other duties as assigned
Company DescriptionMission: Essential Access Health champions and promotes quality sexual + reproductive health care for allVice President of Fund Development
The Vice President of Fund Development will lead the strategy, execution, and growth of Essential Access Health’s fundraising efforts to support a stable, diversified, and values-aligned revenue portfolio. This role is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective funders, while ensuring the organization is well-positioned to secure and manage public funding, including state and federal grants and contracts.
Reporting to the Chief of External Affairs, the Vice President will align fund development with communications and external engagement efforts, ensuring a clear, compelling narrative that reflects the organization’s impact and direction. This role requires both strategic leadership and direct engagement in fundraising, with a focus on achieving significant revenue outcomes and strengthening long-term sustainability.
KEY DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and lead a comprehensive fund development strategy aligned with organizational priorities and long-term sustainability goalsCultivate and steward strong relationships with current and prospective foundation partners and institutional fundersProvide strategic oversight of state and federal grants and contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational prioritiesLead and support the Director of Communications and Director of Grants, ensuring alignment across functionsContribute to broader organizational strategy, bringing forward funding insights and opportunitiesPartner with the CEO and Board to strengthen engagement in fund developmentServe as an active partner to Fund Development, Communications, and other internal teams, ensuring coordinated and complementary external engagement
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
· 12+ years of progressive experience in fund development, with demonstrated success securing significant revenue
· Effective relationship-building skills and an ability to develop meaningful and impactful partnerships with diverse audiences
· Demonstrated experience building successful fundraising programs including developing fundraising goals and strategies, and defining the tools and resources needed to support a growing fundraising operation
· Experience leading a successful national fundraising program at a nonprofit organization of similar size or larger size, structure, and scope
· Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
· Experience working in nonprofit, public health, or related sectors strongly preferred
· Other duties as assigned
Company DescriptionMission: Essential Access Health champions and promotes quality sexual + reproductive health care for allThe Chief Impact Officer is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for defining and advancing Essential Access Health’s programmatic vision and ensuring the organization delivers meaningful, measurable impact. This role brings together healthcare transformation, learning and evaluation, and research into a unified approach that strengthens program effectiveness, informs strategy, and positions the organization to deepen its impact over time.
In close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Impact Officer shapes organizational direction by connecting implementation, learning, and evidence. This role ensures that the organization is clear about what it is achieving, how well it is performing, and where it must adapt or deepen its work to meet the needs of providers and communities.
KEY DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set and lead the organization’s programmatic vision, ensuring alignment with mission, strategy, and evolving field needsEstablish and lead a cohesive, organization-wide approach to measuring impact and performanceOversee research strategy and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and practical applicationPartner with the CEO to shape and advance organizational strategy, including identifying opportunities to deepen and expand impactWork across functions to connect community insight with programmatic work, measurement, and external positioningRepresent the organization in external spaces related to programmatic work, research, and learningLead and support Vice Presidents across Healthcare Transformation, Learning + Evaluation, and ResearchQUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
15+ years of senior leadership experience in public health, healthcare, research, or related fieldsDemonstrated experience leading complex programs and driving measurable impactStrong background in learning and evaluation, including defining metrics and using data to inform strategyExperience overseeing or integrating research into programmatic workProven ability to lead senior leaders and align multiple functions at an enterprise levelExperience building and managing cross-sector partnershipsOther duties as assignedCompany DescriptionMission: Essential Access Health champions and promotes quality sexual + reproductive health care for all
Chief External Affairs Officer
The Chief of External Affairs is a senior executive leader responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and accountability structure for how Essential Access Health engages the world beyond its walls. This role is the integrating force across the organization’s fund development, government affairs, community engagement, and communications functions—ensuring that every external-facing effort reflects a coherent direction, amplifies the organization’s influence, and advances its long-term mission and sustainability.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief of External Affairs translates organizational priorities into external strategies that drive philanthropic revenue, shape policy outcomes, deepen community trust, and elevate Essential Access Health’s visibility as a leading voice in sexual and reproductive health care. This role is equally a strategic architect and a senior relationship holder—setting the frame and showing up in high-stakes spaces while equipping a strong team to execute with excellence.
The Chief of External Affairs leads an integrated team of five across two direct reports—the Vice President of Fund Development and the Vice President of Government & Community Affairs—and is accountable for the coherence, performance, and culture of the full external affairs function.
KEY DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set and lead a unified external affairs vision that aligns all external-facing functions with organizational priorities and positions Essential Access Health for sustained influence and impactProvide executive oversight of the organization’s diversified revenue strategy, ensuring Essential Access Health has the financial foundation needed to sustain and grow its mission.Oversee the organization’s government relations and policy engagement strategy, ensuring Essential Access Health is a credible, influential, and proactive presence in the policy environments that shape its work.Set the strategic direction for the organization’s community-facing engagement, ensuring Essential Access Health is a trusted, visible, and authentic presence in the communities it serves.Ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent organizational voice across all external channels and audiences, elevating Essential Access Health’s visibility and reputation as a leader in sexual and reproductive health care.Lead, develop, and align a high-performing external affairs team, ensuring strong coordination across functions and clear pathways for growth at every level.Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, providing the intelligence, framing, and coordination needed to strengthen external engagement at the highest levels of organizational leadership.Monitor the external environment proactively, identifying risks and opportunities with implications for organizational strategy, funding, and reputation—and ensuring the organization is positioned to respond with agility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
15+ years of senior leadership experience in external affairs, fund development, government relations, public policy, communications, or a closely related field—ideally spanning multiple of these disciplinesDemonstrated success leading large-scale, diversified fundraising efforts, including major gifts, foundation funding, corporate partnerships, and government grants and contractsProven experience shaping and leading external strategy at an organizational or enterprise level, with accountability for setting direction across multiple functionsStrong understanding of state and federal policy environments, public funding systems, and government relations strategy—preferably in health care, public health, or reproductive rights contextsTrack record of leading and aligning high-performing, cross-functional teams—including experience managing senior managers and building cohesive, integrated functionsExperience working in close partnership with executive leadership and Boards of Directors on strategy, fundraising, and external engagement • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, public health, nonprofit management, or a related field preferredOther duties as assignedCompany DescriptionMission: Essential Access Health champions and promotes quality sexual + reproductive health care for all
