Description:

The Opportunity:
We're in search of a talented, dynamic, and enthusiastic policy advocate to serve as a Policy Counsel/Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Counsel/Senior Policy Advisor in our Public Policy Project. The successful candidate will manage one or two federal policy portfolios focusing on criminal justice reform, education, or economic justice.

Key Responsibilities:
Policy Analysis and Advocacy:

Analyze federal policy proposals and draft reports and white papers designed to influence policymakers and stakeholders.
Monitor key developments in assigned issue areas and identify opportunities for engagement and advancing the organization's policy agenda.
Develop and produce advocacy tools for various audiences concerning important issues.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with congressional and executive branch staff to ensure the Lawyers' Committee mission is reflected in the policymaking process.
Attend Congressional hearings, briefings, and meetings, representing the Lawyers' Committee and engaging with stakeholders.
Collaboration and Strategy:
Work closely with colleagues across relevant Lawyers' Committee units to help identify and pursue shared advocacy objectives.
Plan and execute advocacy events, such as congressional briefings, panel discussions, advocacy days on Capitol Hill, and webinars.
Policy Research and Development:
Research and draft memoranda, letters, and analyses of federal bills and comments on proposed administrative rules and regulations.
Lead and participate in national coalition meetings focused on portfolio issues.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
Commitment to Racial Justice:

Deep commitment to the advancement of racial justice and civil rights.

Experience and Education:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of relevant experience working on federal policy.
Expertise in at least one of the following civil right issue areas: criminal justice reform, education, or economic justice.

Advocacy Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and policy analyses through clear and concise writing.
Proven track record of delivering persuasive oral presentations and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, evidenced by successful collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve advocacy goals.

Collaboration and Adaptability:

Ability to work collaboratively and resolve conflicts, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and engage with communities affected by racial and economic disparities.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think creatively, and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining a commitment to the mission and values of the Lawyers' Committee.