Policy Manager

World Animal Protection•New York, NY

3d•$88,115 - $95,560•Remote

About The Position

The Policy Manager leads the implementation and tactical delivery of strategic policy initiatives advancing local and state bills that protect wild animals exploited in the pet trade. The role combines policy research, direct and indirect lobbying, and grassroots organizing. The position is full-time and remote, with a preference for candidates based on the West Coast. Up to 30% travel is required. This grant-funded role is confirmed for one year, with the possibility of extension for a second year.

Requirements

At least three years of public policy experience.
Demonstrated success with direct lobbying and securing the successful drafting and passage of new bills.
Proven experience coordinating and delivering successful and impactful policy campaigns.
Strong research and writing skills.
Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.
Familiarity with state and municipal legislative processes.
Leadership qualities and the ability to facilitate and inspire multifunctional and multicultural teams and build constructive relationships across the organization.
Experience building relationships and representing an organization to external stakeholders, such as partners, coalitions, networks, media, and donors.
Experience developing and managing budgets and meeting deadlines.
Proficiency in English, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders constructively.
A passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to the aims and values of World Animal Protection.

Nice To Haves

Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience.
Project management knowledge and experience.
Experience working in a matrix environment across multiple projects in an international NGO environment.
Experience working in different countries and cultures, with flexibility to undertake international travel.
Experience supporting organizational growth strategies such as fundraising and increasing supporters.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Advance legislation and policy aimed at reducing and ending the use of wild animals in the pet trade.
Manage contract lobbyists, build coalitions, and organize grassroots groups to support and introduce legislation.
Research and analyze state and local legislation.
Draft persuasive policy materials, including testimony and fact sheets.
Manage assigned project budgets.

Benefits

403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions up to 3% of salary.
12 paid holidays per year.
Option to flex public holidays to an alternate day.
Wellness Days accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours per year, with up to 64 hours carryover into the next calendar year.
Two global Wellbeing midyear closure days.
Flexible start times.
Employer-paid life insurance coverage of two times annual salary, up to a maximum benefit of $300,000.
Two days of volunteer leave per year.
Bereavement leave, companion animal bereavement leave, disability benefits, pregnancy-related leave, parental leave, and Pawternity Leave.
Long-service recognition, including a bonus day off at the 10-year anniversary and every subsequent five years.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program.