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Operation Restoration · 2 days ago

Policy/Legal Specialist

Operation Restoration, New Orleans, LA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $92K/yr

5+ years exp

Operation Restoration is a nonprofit organization that supports women and girls impacted by incarceration. The Policy/Legal Specialist will develop and implement the organization's policy research and advocacy agenda, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders to communicate about OR's policy work.

EducationWomen's

Responsibilities

Develop internal capacity to conduct independent research and policy analysis, and to publish policy briefs and other public facing statements

Remain informed and responsive in strategy and communication to policy developments that impact the criminal justice sector and present opportunities for OR to take a leadership position

Measure the effectiveness of OR policy work/initiatives; define and lead change to meet objectives

Engage network of public officials, private stakeholders, and community groups to present OR’s work for dissemination and feedback and to solicit viewpoints to inform future research and policy work

Oversee planning and execution of events such as policy breakfasts, symposia, forums and roundtables to encourage dialogue and ultimately better policies, programs, accountability and practices in criminal justice reform

Develop and implement fundraising strategy for policy research projects in coordination with the Executive Director and the Lead of Growth & Development

Provide written updates about policies to senior management team, as needed

Support fund development staff with research and grant applications

Manages Operation Advocacy annual budget by keeping track of expenditures and revenues

Manage the Policy shared drive to ensure documentation is up to date and available to other team members

Translate academic research into policy briefs and other materials accessible to OR’s audiences

Train and supervise staff and/or interns working on policy research projects

Develop and maintain a system to track and monitor bills for the State legislative session as well as monitor and track on-going New Orleans City Council Meetings and proposed ordinances

Collaborate daily with Operation Restoration staff to ensure organizational effectiveness

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties related to Operation Policy, as assigned

Qualification

Policy advocacyLegislative processesProject managementResearch analysisSocial justiceComputer skillsCommunicationTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

Graduate degree in policy, public administration, law, social work, divinity or related field

At least 5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit or public sector

3-5 years of experience in policy advocacy

In-depth understanding of city, state and federal legislative and budget processes

Strong, proactive project management skills with solid experience managing and coordinating research projects, policy analysis, and high-impact advocacy campaigns

Deep commitment to social justice, policy advocacy and research, with an understanding of the needs of the communities that OR serves and a track-record of high-level impact on policy issues in the criminal justice field and on economic equity concerns

Strategic, tactful, self-aware and authentic leader able to influence at the functional and organizational levels

Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays Operation Restoration and its programs

Excellent computer skills. Regular use of Microsoft Office and Google products

Ability to work well with diverse individuals and groups, balance needs and employ objectivity

Ability to manage timelines, prioritize multiple products and meet demanding deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team

Flexibility to meet client needs and organizational changes