Executive Director of the Wisconsin Women’s Council - Career Executive

Come serve as an advocate for the Women of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Women’s Council is seeking an Executive Director to manage its mission to enhance the ability of all Wisconsin women to participate fully and equally in all aspects of life.

The Women's Council promotes initiatives to empower women, serves as a clearinghouse for information on programs and resources, collects and disseminates information on the status of women, and engages in unique partnerships to identify and address barriers to women's full social and economic participation, and advance equity for all Wisconsin women.

The Wisconsin Women’s Council advises state agencies on how current and emerging state policies, laws, and rules have an impact on women; recommends changes to the public and private sectors, initiates legislation to further women’s economic and social equality, and disseminates information on the status of women in the State of Wisconsin. For more information about the Wisconsin Women’s Council, visit our website.

This position is located at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI. This position currently has the flexibility to work remotely. Additional time in the office may be required depending on operational needs. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Under the general supervision of the designee of the Secretary of the Department of Administration, this position serves as Executive Director to the Wisconsin Women's Council.

The position reports to the Wisconsin Women's Council, attached to the Department of Administration under s. 15.30, Wis. Stats., with oversight by the Deputy Administrator of the Division of Enterprise Operations in the Department of Administration.

The position has responsibility for: actively soliciting input and ideas from Council board members and implementing the goals and policy of the Council through programming and activities; coordinating staff services to the Council; coordinating with government and nongovernmental organizations; providing information and referral services to the public; administrative management of all council operations including fiscal, personnel, information technology, and contract management.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with:

• Public or government policy development and legislative processes.
• Managing program and/or project operations (e.g., developing budgets, analyzing organizational needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating program objectives, leading meetings, etc.).
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of groups and individuals including legislators and other public officials, agency representatives, advocates, private employers, stakeholder groups, etc.
• Policy advocacy or community organizing.
• Researching, interpreting, and applying laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or other complex documents.

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following:

• Providing policy and strategic guidance to a board, council, executive leadership, etc.
• Building consensus among stakeholders.
• Budget and policy analysis or advancing policy initiatives impacting women.
• Public speaking such as acting as a spokesperson on behalf of an organization.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Note: Current Career Executives or those with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status should complete the application process to apply.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at Pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov or 715-831-3220.

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm Sunday, February 16, 2025.