Description
Description:
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (“EPIC”) – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1994 – is a public interest research center and advocacy group based in Washington, DC, whose mission is to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age. See www.epic.org In support of this mission, the organization pursues a wide range of program activities including policy
research, public education, advocacy, litigation, conferences, and publications. Specifically, these efforts include routinely filing amicus briefs in federal courts, pursuing open government cases, defending consumer privacy, organizing conferences, and speaking before policymakers worldwide about emerging privacy and civil liberties issues. EPIC works closely with a distinguished advisory board – with expertise in
law, technology and public policy.
Based in Washington, DC, and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer and senior-most strategist, leader and advocate for EPIC’s mission, values and operations. The Executive Director will have responsibility overall administrative, financial, development
and programmatic activities at EPIC. The Executive Director also will have the opportunity to have an indelible impact on the organization, the privacy field, and the civil liberties ecosystem at large, as EPIC embarks on the next phase of its work.
The evolution of technology presents growing challenges to the protection of privacy and civil liberties. EPIC will look to its new Executive Director to shepherd the organization as it faces these new challenges. The Board will look to the Executive Director to establish an innovative strategic plan for the future success of the organization. It is essential that EPIC continues to be regarded as an expert and unbiased authority. To that end, the Executive Director will be relied upon to recruit and retain the highest caliber talent, while pursuing the goal of increased diversity and representation of minorities. It also is expected that
collaborations with sister organizations will continue while maintaining EPIC's unique expertise and impact.
Qualifications:
- Strategy & Vision: The Executive Director should have a fidelity and dedication to EPIC’s public interest mission.
- Team Leadership: The candidate should demonstrate the leadership necessary to be effective in an organization of high-performing, talented, motivated professionals with a diverse set of skills and
perspectives. - Operational Leadership & Organizational Stewardship: This leader will need to have a demonstrated ability to ensure that the organizational infrastructure and systems are best-in-class and at the same level of excellence of the organization’s reputation and impact.
- Subject Matter Knowledge and Experience: The ideal candidate will bring substantive knowledge of technology and privacy law and policy in the United States and across multiple other relevant jurisdictions, with an appreciation for and deep commitment to protecting privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.
- Advocacy Acumen: They will be a substantive, compelling, and trusted advocate with a track record of success in conceptualizing and executing advocacy strategies that advance goals.
- Fundraising: EPIC’s leader will have the ability to sustain and grow the organization’s financial support.
Application:
Interested applicants can view the posting here.
The search is being handled by Russell Reynolds
Contact:
Jamie Hechinger
Russell Reynolds Associates
1700 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006-5208
Direct: +1-202-654-7839
Mobile: +1-202-821-8276
jamie.hechinger@russellreynolds.com
TR Straub
Russell Reynolds Associates
1700 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006-5208
Direct: +1-202-654-7857
Mobile: +1-917-767-0630
tr.straub@russellreynolds.com
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