Mind Friend · 1 month ago
Freelance Policy, Research & Advocacy Specialist
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMind Friend is seeking experienced freelance professionals to support high-impact policy, research, and advocacy projects. The role involves transforming complex issues into actionable insights and working independently on strategic assignments.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive research, analysis, and literature reviews across priority policy areas
Gather, clean, and analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets
Monitor legislative, political, and regulatory developments internationally to inform organisational strategy
Produce high-quality policy briefs, white papers, reports, and consultation responses
Prepare briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership and external engagements
Contribute to advocacy strategies aimed at influencing policymakers and institutional stakeholders
Support communication outputs, including website content, newsletters, and policy commentary
Participate in international meetings, conferences, or field research when required (all travel fully covered when pre-approved)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree + minimum 4 years of relevant experience, or
Bachelor's + Master's degree + minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Strong policy understanding: Ability to interpret complex legislative and governance frameworks quickly
Proven research capability: Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods
Exceptional writing: Ability to produce concise, persuasive, and well-structured policy documents
Analytical strength: Capable of assessing policy options, impact pathways, and feasibility
Professional reliability: Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple assignments independently
Benefits
Travel costs (if applicable) will be fully covered once agreed in advance.
Opportunities for long-term collaboration available based on performance and project demand.
Company
Mind Friend
“Providing evidence-based insights for individuals as well as organisations across both private and public sectors, Mind Friend stands out as a unique platform that unites licensed psychologists and psychiatrists.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase