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Reproductive Freedom for All · 2 months ago

Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

6+ years exp

Reproductive Freedom for All is a long-standing organization dedicated to advocating for reproductive freedom. The Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs will lead federal advocacy efforts, develop legislative strategies, and represent the organization in congressional spaces to drive impactful policy change.

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Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with Government Relations Department colleagues to advance a proactive legislative agenda on the Hill, including strategy development and planning

In coordination with the federal GR team, lead as the point person on a portfolio of Reproductive Freedom for All’s advocacy work

Supervise the Federal Policy Associate to include, but not limited to, delegating assignments, assisting them with roadblocks, providing approvals, giving guidance/feedback on their work products and performance, and supporting their development

Build and maintain relationships with the legislative and policy staff of members of Congress, and coalition partner organizations

Track, review, and analyze relevant reproductive freedom policy developments at the federal level, including legislation, executive regulations and guidance, and legal cases, with particular attention to inequities in underrepresented communities

Provide input and make recommendations with regard to the high level strategic direction of Reproductive Freedom for All’s federal lobbying efforts, in line with the organization’s values and intersectional commitments

Lead and manage the writing, editing, and updating of policy memos, fact sheets, model legislation, preparatory materials for legislative hearings, and other policy and advocacy documents

Manage content development and publication of the Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom, including workflow management, data collection, drafting, and outside vendor management

Represent Reproductive Freedom for All with coalitions and other partners with an eye toward inclusivity and diversity as a core value of the organization’s work

Attend in-person events with elected officials and their staff as a representative of Reproductive Freedom for All

Collaborate across departments to inform advocacy campaigns; review cross-department materials for policy accuracy, including press releases, talking points, emails to members, and other materials

Staff principal and executive team members as needed

Support electoral work in collaboration with the Political department by attending campaign events, fundraisers, and other political events to develop relationships and advance our legislative goals

Occasional travel to policy conferences and to work with congressional staff, partner organizations, allies and coalitions

Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description

Qualification

Federal policy expertiseLegislative advocacyTeam managementCultural competencyCommunication skillsCommitment to diversityCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

At least 6 years of professional experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience

Four-year college degree, or demonstrated critical thinking and research skills

Demonstrated success navigating the legislative process to effect policy change at the federal level

Familiarity with policy and/or lobbying experience at the state and/or national level on reproductive freedom or related issues

Demonstrated experience with identifying advocacy and/or legislative opportunities and moving them toward a successful outcome

Experience collaborating across departments and within diverse coalitions to drive successful policy campaigns and achieve shared legislative or policy goals

Proven leadership skills, and ability to manage collaborative teams working on complex, time-sensitive, and detail-oriented projects

Staff management experience, or the demonstrated ability to support and manage a team

Cultural competency and the ability to work with, engage with, and professionally develop individuals with different lived experiences

A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported

Experience contributing to healthy teams that allow each team member to contribute to their fullest and thrive

Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All's mission, values and goals

Deep attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to foster diverse thought and ideas

Willingness and ability to travel to work with partner organizations, allies and coalitions

Preferred

Experience with electoral politics

Company

Reproductive Freedom for All

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For over 50 years, our organization and members have unapologetically helped lead the charge on both the state and national levels to protect and advance reproductive freedom through grassroots organizing, electoral change, and political advocacy.

Founded in 1969

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees