Policy Associate, Alabama
About The Position
The SPLC is seeking a Alabama Policy Associate committed to racial justice and passionate about public policy advocacy. The Policy Associate implements SPLC and SPLC Action Fund policy campaigns under the direction of the Policy Director. They track, review and analyze legislation, lobby legislators and local elected officials on issues of importance, and engage with directly impacted people, allied partner organizations and supporters in Alabama to achieve desired outcomes in each of our priority impact areas. Who You Are Experienced. Demonstrated experience in public policy with knowledge and local and/or state advocacy expertise on issues related to poverty, democracy, juvenile justice, and DEI/anti-inclusive education. Effective Communicator. Skilled in articulating ideas, problems and solutions , in both written and oral presentations, to audiences across the political ideological spectrum. Thoughtful and analytical. Ability to be a strategic, forward thinker who can facilitate meetings with stakeholders. Efficient. Ability to effectively manage time while working in a fast-paced environment often with compete deadlines and varied assignments. Must be able to pivot from one assignment to another to accomplish goals and timely complete assignments. Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with people of diverse backgrounds, including internal departments, external organizations, and stakeholders, to execute specific policy strategies to advance the work of the policy department. Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.
Requirements
- At least five (5) years demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process and policy campaigns experience, with a strong preference for relevant work within the assigned state for the role
- High School diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Assist State Policy Director, Alabama in designing, planning, and implementing state and local policy campaigns in alignment with our strategic priorities.
- Coordinate meetings with SPLC’s partners and build or strengthen coalitions that center, and uplift the input of, directly impacted persons
- Communicate with advocacy partners and supporters regarding relevant issues and action items.
- Work collaboratively with departments to develop educational resources that inform legislators, agency officials, stakeholders, and the public to advance SPLC’s policy objectives.
- Work product assignments will include developing factsheets and talking points, drafting amendments or model legislation, providing testimony, conducting media interviews, and sharing internal updates, among other deliverables.
- Assist the State Policy Director in reviewing proposed legislation, communicate with SPLC’s programmatic and legal teams , and track bills of interest.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
