Executive Director - Voice for Adoption : Job Details

Voice for Adoption (VFA) is a bipartisan membership-based nonprofit that advocates, educates, and collaborates to advance federal policies that promote and sustain permanence for children and youth in foster care. Through advocacy, education and collaboration, VFA advances federal policy and laws that promote permanency and well-being for foster and adoptive children and families. VFA works closely with Congress, federal agencies and partner organizations to shape sound, child-centered policy.

Executive Director & Lobbyist at Voice for Adoption. This is a part-time role (75% FTE) based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Application Deadline: 9/23/25

Status: Part-Time (75% FTE)

VFA is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the agency's strategic vision and day-to-day operations. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to influence national policy, engage with key stakeholders and represent a passionate coalition of member agencies committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

• Work for the Board of Directors to develop the agency's advocacy agenda
• Recruit, engage and retain board members
• Organize and facilitate board and committee meetings
• Oversee financial and administrative operations of the agency
• Lead execution of VFA's policy agenda and legislative priorities
• Keep member agencies informed of pending and developing legislation and needed action
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional and executive branch officials
• Represent VFA in meetings, briefings, and coalitions

• 5-10 years of experience in federal or state policy, government relations, Capitol Hill experience preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional advocacy and relationship building skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Demonstrated strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in the child welfare, adoption field preferred
• Professional presence and credibility in high-level policy settings
• Graduate degree in public policy, social work, or a related field (preferred)

Salary range from $75,000 - $85,000, annually (based on 75% FTE)

Paid time off

Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “VFA Executive Director Application.” Deadline for applications is September 23.