Legislative Strategist - OH and MI

Prison Fellowship•Columbus, OH

4d•Remote

About The Position

Prison Fellowship is seeking a driven and mission-focused Legislative Strategist to execute state-level policy campaigns in Ohio and Michigan. This role involves building influence among state policymakers and coalition partners, and recruiting and engaging grassroots and grasstops in assigned target states. The ideal candidate must live in Ohio or Michigan and be willing to commute to the capitals regularly. Prison Fellowship is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years, serving incarcerated people and their families, and advocating for justice and human dignity.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in public policy or as a practitioner in the political or justice system
2-5 years of experience in coalition building, interacting with the legislative process, mobilizing the faith community as well as demonstrated ability to interact with government leaders and executive level decision makers
Bachelor's degree in public policy or other relevant area of study; juris doctorate degree preferred
Knowledge of public policy, the criminal justice system, and coalition building
Ability to draft one-pagers, model legislation, testimony, and model constituent emails
Proficiency in MS Office and social network platforms
Sound judgement and analytical skills; political savvy
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and regularly lift office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
Applicant must live in Ohio or Michigan and be willing to commute to the capitals regularly.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
Lead state policy campaigns in Ohio and Michigan
Work to advance Prison Fellowship's policy initiatives in target states
Travel as necessary to advance policy goals and represent Advocacy at events as requested
Collaborate with grassroots and grasstops at conferences and other events which will include in-prison meetings