Since 1998, First 5 LA has played several critical roles in improving outcomes for children prenatal to age 5. We have been Advocates. Conveners. Collaborators. Catalysts and Communicators of child and family needs and strategies that make a difference in their lives.
To promote greater impact, First 5 LA established a new strategic direction in 2015 as an agent of systems change. In partnership with public and community partners, we help systems — including health, early childhood education (ECE) and local supports — work better for families.
Changing systems is complex work. It requires ongoing collaboration between multiple partners across multiple sectors, working on a multitude of elements within the different systems. Reflecting our experiences over the past five years, First 5 LA is working today across multiple fronts — policy, program and public will — in order to create meaningful changes in local, state and national systems. These changes, in turn, will produce long-lasting improvements in the health, school-readiness and safety of L.A. County’s youngest children and their families.
Position: Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Strategy & Culture (VPSC) is a key leadership position responsible for advancing First 5 LA’s culture and strategy, embedding diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) across the organization, and communicating the organization’s work effectively internally and externally. This VP is one of four members of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer. The VPSC will be responsible for strengthening our inclusive and collaborative results-based culture to advance First 5 LA’s vision and strategic plan, embrace our values, and foster organizational effectiveness. They will ensure that the organization amplifies its commitment to DEI through review and on-going stewardship of our priorities.
Working closely with the President & CEO, they will guide how the organization engages with the Board of Commissioners, adding a strategic lens to the curation of the annual calendar, meeting agendas, materials and follow-up. The VPSC will ensure that the organization builds and executes a consistent internal and external communications strategy, and messaging that inspires our team and communities. The VPSC serves as the point person for strategic planning and implementation. The VPSC oversees the Center of Strategy & Culture which consists of the Communications (Internal & External) department and the following functions: Board Relations, Organizational Culture & DEI, Strategic Planning & Implementation, as well as outsourced Legal Services.
Apr 09, 2024
Full Time
Position: Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Strategy & Culture (VPSC) is a key leadership position responsible for advancing First 5 LA’s culture and strategy, embedding diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) across the organization, and communicating the organization’s work effectively internally and externally. This VP is one of four members of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer. The VPSC will be responsible for strengthening our inclusive and collaborative results-based culture to advance First 5 LA’s vision and strategic plan, embrace our values, and foster organizational effectiveness. They will ensure that the organization amplifies its commitment to DEI through review and on-going stewardship of our priorities.
Working closely with the President & CEO, they will guide how the organization engages with the Board of Commissioners, adding a strategic lens to the curation of the annual calendar, meeting agendas, materials and follow-up. The VPSC will ensure that the organization builds and executes a consistent internal and external communications strategy, and messaging that inspires our team and communities. The VPSC serves as the point person for strategic planning and implementation. The VPSC oversees the Center of Strategy & Culture which consists of the Communications (Internal & External) department and the following functions: Board Relations, Organizational Culture & DEI, Strategic Planning & Implementation, as well as outsourced Legal Services.
