The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide, seeks a senior professional highly motivated to achieve AFSP's public policy goals.  The incumbent will have the chance to help shape our nation's response to a health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends and communities across the country.  This new position provides the selected candidate with a unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of policy strategy, advocacy initiatives, communications efforts, and partnerships and coalitions at the local, state and national levels.  The Senior Director will manage AFSP's Washington, D.C. Public Policy Office and direct a team working closely with Members of Congress and their staffs, federal agency executives, mental health and suicide prevention organizations and other relevant organizations and stakeholders.  Visit the Employment Opportunities link at www.afsp.org for a complete job description, position requirements and application instructions. 

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/21/09