Girls Who Code at Columbia University is hiring a
Director, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Director of Paidleave.ai at Moms First, a national nonprofit focused on women's economic empowerment and increasing paid family leave adoption. The role requires a strategic leader with experience in leveraging technology for social impact, managing cross-functional teams, and driving ambitious projects amidst ambiguity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in private sector strategy and implementation, such as in the fields of consulting, finance, social impact campaigns, or related areas
• Proven experience in leading and scaling technology-driven social impact programs or campaigns
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis and impact measurement
• Passion for social justice and improving outcomes for underserved populations
• Ability to travel as needed to support program expansion and stakeholder engagement
• Flexibility to work across different time zones and manage remote teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the expansion of Paidleave.ai to all 10 states with live paid leave programs
• Set and monitor goals to increase paid leave claims and adoption rates and drive traffic to paidleave.ai , ensuring alignment with Moms First’s mission and objectives
• Manage a cross-functional team of subject matter experts and agencies to ensure Paidleave.ai is hitting its goals
• Support the Development team in meeting fundraising goals for Paidleave.ai to fund the program’s expansion
• With our product development agency, oversee the continuous improvement of the Paidleave.ai product, enhancing user experience and functionality based on feedback from user interviews and focus groups
• Drive the development and implementation of new features and educational prompts to better engage users and facilitate access to paid leave benefits
• With the Director of Digital Organizing, identify and manage best-in-class creative agencies to develop, produce, and execute education and awareness campaigns that drive traffic to Paidleave.ai and ultimately increase paid leave awareness and claims, particularly in underserved communities
• With the Director of Digital Organizing, mobilize Moms First’s network of supporters and grassroots advocates to amplify awareness campaigns and drive targeted action
• Forge partnerships with community-based organizations in health, job training, unions, disability benefits, and more to disseminate information about Paidleave.ai and build trust within diverse communities
• With the COO, develop and execute a strategy to partner with large employers of front-line workers to promote paid family leave benefits to their employees and provide necessary resources and guidance
• Oversee the evaluation and research efforts to measure the impact of Paidleave.ai on increasing paid leave claims and adoption rates
• Analyze data to assess the economic outcomes for families and communities, providing insights for continuous improvement and reporting to stakeholders
• In Year Two, identify an advocacy strategy and approach to build relationships at the state-level that leverages PaidLeave.ai ’s insights to expand and improve paid family leave policies, addressing affordability, increasing benefits, and streamlining application processes

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 3 medical insurance plans (including one fully funded by the org)
• Vision, dental
• 401(k) with match
• Hybrid work, virtual days
• Paid parental leave
• Medical flexible spending plans
• Life insurance, short and long term disability