Deputy Legislative Director
End Citizens United•Washington, DC
•$81,000 - $115,000•Remote
About The Position
The Deputy Legislative Director is tasked with executing federal and state legislative strategies. In this role, the Deputy Director will manage government relations and advocacy programs and will work with the Vice President of Public Affairs, internal partners, coalition groups, and other political stakeholders to promote anti-corruption reforms and fight big money in politics.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate or at least 5-7 years of experience in legislative policy work
- Multiple years of Capitol Hill experience in legislative or committee contexts
- Deep background in legal policy analysis
- Deep background in legislative processes
- Ability to track and analyze relevant policy developments
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Proven track record of working effectively with lawmakers, political stakeholders, and coalition partners
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare policy briefs, talking points, and represent the organization in public forums
- Alignment with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and precise policy analyses.
- Partner with the Communications and Political teams to develop talking points for staff and stakeholders.
- Develop policy reports highlighting political trends that impact democracy reform, campaign finance, and voting rights.
- Partner with ECU teams to execute high-impact legislative strategies, including direct congressional outreach, coalition work, and community engagement and education.
- Work across teams to innovate strategies and tactics focused on fixing democracy, eliminating big money’s influence in politics, and protecting voting rights.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and communities committed to protecting democracy and fighting voter suppression.
- Build streamlined communications and systems of support for ECU’s federal and state partners.
- Maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, caucuses, relevant committees, and state legislators to advance the organization's policy objectives.
- Use ECU’s systems to track and collate engagement with lawmakers.
- Prepare travel dossiers, meeting memos, talking points, and testimony.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance (many health plans available that are fully employer paid)
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, & LTD plans are fully employer paid
- Reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month
- IRA with up to 3% of salary matched
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
