Institute for Women’s Policy Research

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IWPR seeks a full-time Managing Director, Program on Race, Ethnicity, Gender and the Economy to manage its research, campaigns and efforts focused on women and girls of color, their families, and communities.

The Managing Director will help to build out IWPR’s program and efforts focused on building the long-term economic security and well-being of women and girls of color, their families and communities; conduct original research and policy analysis using intersectional and racial equity frameworks; organize convenings, symposia, and roundtables with national leaders, scholars, and practitioners and other key stakeholders on issues related to race, ethnicity, gender and the economy; and represent IWPR at events, conferences and convenings.

The Managing Director will play a critical role in ensuring that IWPR is leveraging its research for maximum impact and influence at the local, state, and national levels; collaborate with senior IWPR researchers on projects and research; and manage grant funded projects and help to expand IWPR’s portfolio of Foundation, corporate, and government partners.

7+ years related experience managing high-level projects and programs. A PhD or equivalent experience/expertise in a related field (e.g., economics, sociology, political science, public policy, law etc.) is required.