Director of Public Policy -- Public Children Services Association of Ohio

Posted: October 9, 2026

General Duties:

PCSAO is seeking a full-time Director of Public Policy. The Director of Public Policy works closely with the Executive Director, key association staff, contracted government relations firm, and the Board of Trustees to lead and oversee children services-related policies that impact county Public Children Services Agencies (PCSAs), children, and families. The hybrid position offers remote work opportunities while also requiring work in PCSAO’s downtown Columbus office.  

Full description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, or related field
• At least five years of work experience with government affairs, legislative advocacy, rules administration, and/or public policy
• Experience and knowledge of broad health and human services policies

Full description.

Pay Range: $115,000 - $125,000 annually

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Advocacy & Innovation Project Manager -- Kinnect

Posted: October 9, 2026

General Duties:

The Advocacy & Innovation Project Manager is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and advancing strategic initiatives for the organization within the Center of Excellence & Innovation. A primary focus will be on efforts to strengthen access to high-quality legal representation for children, parents, kinship caregivers, and families involved with or at risk for involvement with the child welfare system. This position manages complex projects involving legal, child welfare, judicial, public agency, and community partners while supporting pilot development, stakeholder engagement, data-informed decision-making, and continuous quality improvement. The Project Manager will coordinate initiatives that advance legal advocacy, policy advocacy, systems advocacy, and organizational change; support implementation of innovative service models; engage individuals with lived expertise; and drive project planning through strong communication, facilitation, and virtual presentation skills. Successful candidates will bring experience working with families navigating complex systems and will ensure project activities align with Kinnect’s mission, values, and commitment to family-centered system transformation.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Social Work, Public Administration, Pre-Law, Business, Communications, Policy, Human Services, or a relevant related field
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, coordination, implementation, and management of complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, timelines, and deliverables 
• Demonstrated experience engaging, facilitating, and guiding multi-disciplinary workgroups, legal advocacy collaborations, public agency partnerships, community partners, or family-serving systems

Full Description.

Pay Range: $55,000 - $63,000 annually

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Executive Director -- Ohio Council of Churches

Posted: October 6, 2026

General Duties:

The Executive Director will be responsible for the functioning and mission of the Ohio Council of Churches – a non-profit organization made up of (currently) 23 partner judicatories of Christian denominations around Ohio that are a Christ-Centered movement for peace, justice, and unity. The Council accomplishes its work by:

• Fostering relationships through study, worship, dialogue, and prayer. 

• Connecting Judicatory leaders working on common missions. 

• Proclaiming God’s justice in a broken world. 

Full Description.

Requirements:

1. Be ordained in good standing of a partner judicatory. 

2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a regional ecumenical context OR 5 years serving in a judicatory level context.  

3. Proficient use of basic digital tools (Canva, Squarespace, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, etc.) 

Full Description.

Pay Range: $45,000 - $60,000 annually

How to Apply:

Email a resume and letter of Interest to Ohio Council of Churches Search Committee Chair, Rev. Dave Long-Higgins, chair of the Council of Churches, through his executive administrator, at  [email protected]. The application deadline is October 23rd.

Director of Programs -- American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio

Posted: October 2, 2026

General Duties:

ACEC Ohio is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and relationship-oriented professional to serve as Director of Programs. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of ACEC Ohio's conferences, educational programs, and special events, while serving as a key staff liaison to regional chapters and volunteer committees.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3–5+ years in association management, nonprofit event coordination, meeting planning, or professional services.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Core Competencies: Strong project management skills, detail orientation, budget management skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience with event planning and volunteer management to [email protected] with the subject line "Director
of Programs Application."

Senior Source Water Policy Manager -- Alliance for the Great Lakes

Posted: September 29, 2026

General Duties:

The Senior Source Water Policy Manager works on critical unmet water quantity challenges in the Great Lakes region. They develop research questions and methods, plan and conduct research to identify causes, impacts, and solutions, develop policy analyses, and publicly educate and communicate findings to stakeholders in support of advocacy efforts under the Water Resources Program of the Alliance’s strategy. The Manager works collaboratively with partners across the Basin to achieve the Alliance’s water quantity goals. They serve as a key liaison to researchers, project partners, and stakeholders across the Alliance’s focus states. The Manager maintains a working knowledge of Great Lakes source water programs and policies as they affect the Great Lakes and uses that knowledge to recommend new opportunities within the Alliance’s programs, with a particular emphasis on supporting underserved and disadvantaged communities. They ensure timely and high-quality execution of relevant Alliance strategic plan deliverables, and partner with a variety of other staff members to support internal work planning, external communications, grant proposals, and reports.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or JD preferred, with at least seven years of increasing professional experience in water policy research and analysis, natural resources management, government affairs, or similar field.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently track policy and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions and quickly identify critical legislative and regulatory provisions. 

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, references, and writing or work sample that demonstrates relevant qualifications to [email protected]. Include the job title in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis starting on September 18th, 2026, and until the position is filled.