Job Number:
HC-05130
Date Posted:
April 16, 2026
Position Title:
Advocacy/Policy Campaign Director for Mental Health Care
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Children First PA
Reports To:
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Contact:
Salary:
$150,000 and will be commensurate with experience, plus benefits
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Children First is a leading child advocacy and policy organization dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.The Campaign Director will lead the groundbreaking Strong Minds Bright Futures Partnership for Child Mental Wellbeing.A minimum of five years advocating for a significant policy change via legislation or administrative reforms.
Responsibilities:
• Spearhead the development of a new initiative aimed at improving children’s mental health by developing and implementing advocacy strategies to advance state and local mental health policy priorities
• Manage relationships with coalition members and state policymakers and recruiting additional key stakeholders
• Guide the implementation of communications, mobilization, and government relations strategies to secure policy reforms
Qualifications:
• A minimum of five years advocating for a significant policy change via legislation or administrative reforms
• Ability to see the big picture, develop strategy, and align tactics to achieve policy outcomes
• Ability to cultivate, manage, and grow relationships with state agency decision makers, organizational leaders, parents/caregivers, and other networks, coalitions, and policymakers
Instructions:
Resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
