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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>About Americans United</span></span></span><span><br></span><span> <br></span><span><span>Americans United for Separation of Church and State<span> </span></span><span>(AU)<span> </span></span><span>is a nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure freedom of religion, including the right to believe or not believe, for all of us. Founded in 1947, Americans United is a diverse and dynamic organization composed of people from all<span> </span></span><span>walks of life</span><span>: lawyers and lobbyists, students and activists, religious<span> </span></span><span>leaders</span><span><span> </span>and impassioned Americans. AU includes people of faith and people who<span> </span></span><span>don’t</span><span><span> </span>profess any<span> </span></span><span>particular faith</span><span>. It is a community that welcomes people of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities. Because we work on a wide variety of issues with many different communities, we value what diversity and diverse perspectives bring to our work. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Position Summar</span><span>y</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Vice President, </span><span>People </span><span>and Culture</span></span></span><span><span> </span><span>serves</span><span> as the senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s </span><span>people strategy</span><span> and overseeing</span><span> all </span><span>human resources</span><span> functions</span><span>. This role </span><span>serves as a strategic leader within the organization and </span><span>oversee</span><span>s its</span><span> </span><span>talent acquisition</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>human capital management and development</span><span>, </span><span>employee </span><span>experience and </span><span>engagement</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>and </span><span>human resources</span><span> </span><span>compliance</span><span>, </span><span>ensuring alignment </span><span>of these functions </span><span>with </span><span>AU</span><span>’s</span><span> mission, values, and </span><span>long</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>term</span><span> goals. The V</span><span>ice President of </span><span>People </span><span>and Culture</span><span> is a key member of the </span><span>senior </span><span>team and a</span><span> critical source of support to staff at all levels of the organization. They </span><span>supervise the Human Resources and Finance Associate and </span><span>report to the Chief Operating Officer.</span><span> </span><span>The position is based in Washington, DC</span><span>,</span><span> and </span><span>requires</span><span> work</span><span>ing</span><span> from the </span><span>AU </span><span>office at least once per week.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><br></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Strategic Leadership</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive </span><span>people strategy</span><span> that supports organizational growth</span><span>, talent development,</span><span> a</span><span>nd </span><span>the implementation of </span><span>core organizational values</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Serve as a trusted advisor to </span><span>senior leadership o</span><span>n ensuring internal processes are well-planned and effectively communicated</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Serve as a thought leader for organizational equity</span><span> and accessibility</span><span>, ensuring that equity </span><span>and accessibility </span><span>considerations are embedded into all organizational policies and practices</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop and implement policies and procedures related to human resource functions as needed</span><span>. </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><br></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Talent Acquisition </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Oversee recruitment strategies to attract </span><span>mission</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>aligned</span><span>, </span><span>high</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>performing</span><span> staff.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop</span><span> and </span><span>oversee the implementation of</span><span> strategies to attract, hire, and </span><span>retain</span><span> a diverse workforce</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support</span><span> hiring managers as needed in the recruitment and </span><span>selection</span><span> of top talent. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><br></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Human Capital Management</span><span> and Development</span><span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Recommend learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span><span>development opportunities for employees</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead the performance review process,</span><span> including annual reviews, growth development plans, and feedback mechanisms with clear deliverables and timelines.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Provide support on </span><span>conflict resolution, coaching, and performance improvement processes.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Own the organization’s goal-setting process, partnering with leadership to cascade; ensure </span><span>individual </span><span>goal-setting</span><span> is meaningful and tied to </span><span>department and organizational goals</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support supervisors in resolving </span><span>employee relations issues</span><span>, ensuring consistency and equity in administering policies and procedures. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Employee Experience</span><span> and Engagement</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Implement and support data-driven approaches to measure and improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, organizational culture enhancement strategies and tactics, and best practices for retention.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Oversee employee engagement programming (</span><span>i.e.</span><span> staff retreats, virtual gatherings) that foster a sense of belonging, well-being, and continuous learning.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Drive</span><span> the organization’s </span><span>initiatives related</span><span> to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, </span><span>ensuring</span><span> continuous learning and alignment between these principles and employee experience.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><br></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>HR Operations &amp; Compliance</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, nonprofit regulations, and internal policies.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain </span><span>accurate</span><span> </span><span>human resources</span><span> systems and </span><span>ensure </span><span>timely</span><span> </span><span>reporting.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Respond to data and information requests from AU’s employee union and ensur</span><span>e</span><span> that </span><span>all </span><span>human resources</span><span> processes align with the guidelines outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain knowledge of employment law and human resources </span><span>best practices;</span><span> lead annual update of </span><span>the </span><span>E</span><span>mployee Handbook</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><br></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Skills and Exper</span><span>ience</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>*</span></span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Research shows candidates from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for positions when they<span> </span></span><span>don't</span><span><span> </span>meet 100% of listed requirements; please consider applying even if you<span> </span></span><span>don’t</span><span><span> </span>match 100%<span> </span></span><span>of</span><span><span> </span>these criteria. </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Americans United </span>seeks </span><span>a candidate<span> </span></span><span>who ideally</span><span><span> </span>has</span><span>: </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>B</span><span>achelor’s degree or equivalent and </span><span>12</span><span>+ years of </span></span><span><span>related </span><span>experience, ideally including nonprofit or </span><span>mission</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>driven</span><span> environments.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>SHRM or comparable HR certification.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Commitment</span><span> to advancing the separation of religion and government. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Demonstrated experience navigating</span><span> sensitive organizational issues</span><span> with strong ethical judgment, discretion, and the ability to </span><span>maintain</span><span> confidentiality. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Demonstrated c</span><span>ommitment to diversity</span><span>, equity, inclusion, </span><span>accessibility, </span><span>and </span><span>values</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>driven</span><span> leadership.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience</span><span> building an organization’s human resources </span><span>function</span><span> into a strategic, trusted partner across the organization.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>A high level</span><span> of skill in</span><span> listening, learning, and finding resolutions while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> professional integrity.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to communicate difficult messages thoughtfully while </span><span>maintaining</span><span> trust and alignment. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span><br></span></p>\n<p><span><span>Americans United welcomes applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and abilities. Because we work on a wide variety of issues and with many different communities, we value what diversity and diverse perspectives bring to our work. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Working Conditions &amp; Physical Requirements</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>This is a hybrid position that primarily involves working from a home office and/or professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing tools. It requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally move about within the workspace.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span><br><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Compensation and Benefits </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The salary range for this position is<span> </span></span><span>$</span><span>175,650-</span><span>$208,575</span><span>.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>This stated range includes a 5% locality pay adjustment for the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The successful candidate’s placement within that range will be consistent with<span> </span></span></span><a href=\"https://www.au.org/about-au/careers-fellowships-internships/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><span>AU’s compensation framework</span></span></a><span><span>, which is based on role placement and years of related experience.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Americans United offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) with match, and commuter subsidy. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Equal Opportunity Employer </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>AU is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. If you need<span> </span></span><span>an accommodation</span><span><span> </span>for a disability to apply to this position, please let us know by emailing<span> </span></span></span><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><span>[email protected]</span></span></a><span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Application Information</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>We will only be accepting applications from candidates who currently live in or would be willing to<span> </span></span><span>relocate</span><span><span> </span>to the Washington, DC metro area. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>",
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