Policy Manager

World Animal Protection•New York, NY

8h•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 engagement, and grassroots organizing. It is a full-time remote position, with a preference for candidates living on the West Coast, and requires up to 30% travel. The grant-funded position 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.
Demonstrated success advancing bills in city councils or state legislatures.
Proven experience coordinating and delivering successful, impactful policy campaigns.
Strong research and writing skills.
Familiarity with state and municipal legislative processes.
Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.
Experience developing and managing budgets and meeting deadlines.
Ability to lead, facilitate, and inspire multifunctional and multicultural teams and build constructive relationships across the organization.
Experience representing an organization and building relationships with external stakeholders, including partners, coalitions, networks, media, and donors, as relevant.
Proficiency in English, with verbal, written, and presentation skills and the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders constructively.
A passion for animal welfare and 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.
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 languages.

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.
Coordinate and deliver policy campaigns and project work, including collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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.
Leave and support benefits including bereavement leave, companion animal bereavement leave, disability, pregnancy-related leave, parental leave, and Pawternity Leave.
Long-service recognition at 10 years and every subsequent five years, including a bonus day off.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Competitive salary and benefits.