Employment & Internship Opportunities

“I’ve learned more interning with Voice for Adoption in the last two months than I have learned in an entire semester back in school.”
— Ms. McGee, Student Intern

Employment

Executive Director

Position Overview

VFA is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the agency’s strategic vision and day-to-day operations. This part-time role (75% FTE) offers a unique opportunity to influence national policy, engage with key stakeholders and represent a passionate coalition of member agencies committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work for the Board of Directors to develop the agency’s advocacy agenda

  • Recruit, engage, and retain board members

  • Organize and facilitate board and committee meetings

  • Oversee financial and administrative operations of the agency

  • Lead execution of VFA’s policy agenda and legislative priorities

  • Keep member agencies informed of pending and developing legislation and needed action

  • Build and maintain relationships with congressional and executive branch officials

  • Represent VFA in meetings, briefings, and coalitions

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in federal or state policy, government relations, Capitol Hill experience preferred

  • Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

  • Exceptional advocacy and relationship building skills

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Demonstrated strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

  • Knowledge and experience in the child welfare, adoption field preferred

  • Professional presence and credibility in high-level policy settings

  • Graduate degree in public policy, social work, or a related field (preferred)

Compensation

Salary range from $75,000 - $85,000, annually (based on 75% FTE)

Paid time off 

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to Jobs@voice-for-adoption.org with the subject line: “VFA Executive Director Application.” Deadline for applications is September 23, 2025.

Internships

Are you interested in learning about non-profit work, advocacy strategies, public policy, and child welfare adoption issues? As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work in a unique non-profit environment and gain invaluable knowledge and experience working on meaningful projects that will help raise awareness about children in foster care who are waiting to be adopted. Interns will have an opportunity to attend relevant policy briefings, strategy meetings, and conference calls. 

We are currently accepting internship applications. Email director@voice-for-adoption.org to request more information.