Advocacy Fellow

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking an Advocacy Fellow to support the Agency’s Advocacy team with a range of legislative and policy-related activities. This position will assist in the planning and executing of the Agency’s Advocacy Day in Annapolis, MD, monitoring and tracking proposed legislation during the Maryland General Assembly session, contributing to the development of a comprehensive Legislative Report at the close of session, and helping to support the activities of the Advocacy Workgroup. This fellowship offers a hands-on opportunity to engage directly with the Agency’s Advocacy team and experience the legislative process up close. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible hours. The duration of the Fellowship is from November 1st, 2026, to April 30th, 2026.

Requirements

Graduate and/or Law Student, may consider undergraduate student based on experience.
Academic focus reflects a demonstrated interest or experience in law, government, or public policy.
Proven success working in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet tight deadlines.
Commitment to pursuit of social justice initiatives and comfortable working on issues impacting underserved communities.
Acts with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Effectively prioritizes tasks and delegates activities as appropriate to ensure optimal workflow and productivity.
Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance with an ability to work independently but knows when to ask questions and seek additional direction.
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
Displays excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Possesses a foundational understanding of clerical procedures and systems, including managing Outlook calendars, email, and recordkeeping.
Requires proficiency in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for Advocacy Day in Annapolis, including securing the venue, managing invitations and RSVPs, arranging catering, and overseeing event registration, ensuring all components are executed on schedule and within budget.
Assist advocacy staff during legislative session by maintaining up-to-date legislative tracker documents; reviewing and summarizing proposed legislation with accuracy; and scheduling meetings with legislators and/or staff; to facilitate timely engagement.
Contribute to the preparation of the end-of-session Legislative Report by compiling accurate data, drafting content summaries, and ensuring all materials are submitted by established deadlines.
Provide administrative support to the Advocacy Workgroup, including taking detailed meeting notes, helping prepare agendas and related documents in advance, and following up on assigned action items to ensure progress and accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.