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About LEE
LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)
We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.
LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.
Two Senior Directors for Policy & Advocacy Leadership Roles
Talent Community Overview
LEE is hiring for two distinct Senior Director roles on our Policy and Advocacy Team to lead the strategy and delivery of member career supports. Both roles report directly to the Vice President, Policy & Advocacy and will evolve our program design strategy so that LEE members, at every stage of their journey, possess the skills, support, and networks necessary to achieve high-impact civic leadership careers. One Senior Director will focus on launching and scaling early- to mid-career pathways, while the other will drive senior-level leadership advancement.
The ideal candidates are mission-driven leaders with a background in policy or advocacy and at least seven years of professional experience in leadership development or talent management, with a proven track record of managing teams to meet ambitious goals.
Application Submission: Please express interest by submitting one complete application for consideration across the two roles. A complete application includes an uploaded resume, answers to several multiple choice questions, and responses to two short-answer questions. Our hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Selection Process: The process will feature a three round virtual interview process that will take place across April and May 2026.
Senior Director, Career Pathways | Focus Areas: Early- to Mid-Career Member Support
The Senior Director, Career Pathways will lead the team responsible for equipping early- and mid-career members with the civic leadership supports to build careers in government policy or advocacy spaces. This position will design, implement, and evaluate a portfolio of member programs and products for policy and advocacy, including, but not limited to, fellowships, coaching, blended learning programs, tools, and resources that enhance the knowledge, skills, and networks of members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. The Senior Director will provide leadership support and strategic guidance for team members managing LEE’s flagship fellowship programs, including external partner cultivation and member recruitment. This position will leverage LEE’s platform to deliver digital-first content that cultivates member-to-member networks for early- and mid-career members, and will operate with an orientation toward scalability and efficiency, to expand the Policy & Advocacy team’s reach and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate is not only an expert in fellowship programming and budget management, but a proven builder and operator who can engineer and optimize a complex ecosystem of leadership development programs for early- to mid-career professionals.
Please access the Senior Director, Career Pathways full job description and position summary here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12uj1poqoKy6hvVUbyMuFCf31IMaCk0Hb/view?usp=sharing
Senior Director, Leadership Pathways | Focus Areas: Senior-level Career Support & Coaching
The Senior Director, Leadership Pathways will lead the team responsible for equipping senior-level leadership members with the civic leadership supports to advance in government policy or advocacy spaces. This position will design, implement, and evaluate a specialized portfolio of programs, including executive coaching, senior advising, and peer-learning networks designed to successfully navigate the complexities of senior leadership. This role operates with an orientation toward senior-level talent matching and professional mobility, leveraging LEE’s platforms to connect senior members with high-level appointments, board service, and career-defining opportunities. Additionally, the Senior Director will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic coaching elements of the Policy & Advocacy Team, and advising across the entire organization on scaling coaching best practices.
The ideal candidate is not only an expert in executive talent strategy, but a sophisticated relationship manager who can leverage their skills and networks to influence and connect leadership across a complex policy and advocacy ecosystem.
Please access the Senior Director, Leadership Pathways full job description and position summary here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ioFmb0hHxyWzBd6vT9UONuqC8-D5kTAx/view?usp=sharing
Position Location: Flexible
Travel Requirements: Both positions are expected to travel up to 30% for team retreats, member programs and events, and partner cultivation
Pay and Benefits: The position level of each role is Senior Director 1 and the corresponding salaried pay range is $114,100-$177,240. Pay is competitive and based upon years of relevant work experience and cost of labor for your location.
100% COLA Tier (i.e., Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis): $114,100 - $147,700
105% COLA Tier (i.e., Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia): $119,805 - $155,085
110% COLA Tier (i.e., Chicago, Denver, New Haven): $125,510 - $162,470
115% COLA Tier (i.e., Boston, Seattle, DMV): $131,215 - $169,855
120% COLA Tier (i.e. New York City): $136,920 - $177,240
Please learn more about compensation and your designated COLA tier here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing.
Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that full-time regular staff have access to:
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:
This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.
The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.
Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.
LEE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and operations. As part of that commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact staffing@wearelee.org
A LEE core value is including the perspective of all voices. LEE bases employment and promotional opportunities upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to ancestry, race, gender, pregnancy, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic established under law.