Director, Policy and Partnerships
US$130,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$130,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyDisability Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?
Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels.. >>>>> 2025 Winner of Mercury News Best in Silicon Valley <<<<< >>>>> ASPIRE to Excellence CARF Accredited <<<<< >>>>> 2024 Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit <<<<< >>>>> Four-star Charity Navigator <<<<< >>>>> 2024 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency <<<<<
*Compensation: Starting at $130,000/commensurate with experience and qualifcations
SUMMARY
The Director of Policy and Partnerships is a senior leadership role that advances Hope Services' voice, influence, and reach both in the halls of policy and at the executive tables of the region's leading employers and academic institutions. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Team, this position shapes and drives Hope's policy agenda, staffs the Board of Directors' Policy Committee, and represents Hope as a visible ambassador within local and statewide disability coalitions and the broader disability inclusion movement. In parallel, the Director builds and stewards high-level partnerships in Hope's two priority partnership domains — corporate employment and higher/community education — translating executive relationships into inclusive hiring opportunities, resources, and program growth for the individuals Hope serves. The Director provides strategic direction to Hope's Employer Programs and TDS Inclusive Education Programs on a dotted-line basis, and directly supervises the Special Projects Manager, who leads client advocacy, client benefits, and community volunteer engagement work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Policy & External Affairs (50%)
- Set, own, and advance Hope Services' policy agenda in alignment with organizational strategy and the needs of the individuals and families Hope serves.
- Staff the Board of Directors' Policy Committee — preparing agendas, briefing materials, policy positions, and follow-up actions for board members.
- Serve as a visible, credible ambassador for Hope at local and statewide disability coalitions, working groups, and advocacy tables for systems change