17 Policy jobs

Established over two decades ago by Alan V. and Amy Lowenstein, the Institute undertakes dynamic and independent advocacy aimed at toppling load-bearing walls of structural racial inequality to create just, vibrant and healthy urban communities of color. The Institute employs a broad range of advocacy tools to advance our ambitious racial and social justice agenda, including research, analysis and writing, public education, grassroots organizing, communications, development of pilot programs, legislative strategies and litigation. As was the case at our founding, this moment calls for racial and social justice advocacy inspired by the fierce urgency of now. In recent years, Jim Crow-like voter suppression has swept across America. The time is now for not only meaningful voting reform, but to also evaluate how we can transform civic engagement and expand democracy in New Jersey. We continue to serve as a leading voice in designing, advocating for and implementing...

Position Overview:   PICO California is currently seeking a Communications Manager to join our team. The Communications Manager will oversee a broad and varied set of communications projects and needs that will supplement a robust statewide organizing, campaign, and narrative effort. What You’ll Be Doing: This is an exciting new role; the Communications Manager will write and edit content for various channels, oversee the organization’s social media presence, and work with the team to identify opportunities to increase visibility and impact. More specifically, the Communications Manager will: Own the external communications collateral, including emails, social media, and other platforms. Build successful relationships with federation communicators and manage external contractors. Execute collateral and amplify PICO CA’s reach and impact through social media and external content. Responsibilities include: Work with the Data and Research Director to support...

American Humane seeks an experienced animal welfare professional to serve are our new Farm Standards and Science Coordinator for the first and largest third-party farm animal welfare audit program in the nation, the American Humane Certified program. This position reports to both the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Director, Farm Program Operations. This a fully remote position that will involve some travel.   American Humane is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. For more than 100 years American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people.  We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security. Through our innovative leadership initiatives – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” program in Hollywood to broad-based farm and...

Organization Since 1981, Families USA Foundation has been a leading national voice for health care consumers. We are dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all. We advance this mission through public policy analysis, advocacy and collaboration with partners across the U.S. to promote a patient- and community-centered health system. See our website for more information about Families USA’s work.   Summary Families USA is seeking two committed Board Members to serve on its governing body. The Board of Directors supports the work of the organization and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations of the organization are led by the Executive Director, the Board-Executive Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.   The Board Member's responsibilities include advising on strategy...

ERS is a national non-profit that partners with district, school, and state leaders to transform how they use resources (people, time, and money) so that every school prepares every child for tomorrow, no matter their race or income. We are a highly regarded and well-established organization with over fifteen years of field leadership and maintain a strong entrepreneurial spirit that embraces teamwork and innovation.   If you want to join a team of talented and committed professionals within a fast-paced and collaborative culture, this is the place for you.   Position Overview  Education Resources Strategies seeks to hire a strategic project manager and facilitator of learning to help expand and deepen engagement throughout our Leadership Development Networks for K-12 finance leaders as they develop strategic resource allocation skills and tools.   As a critical member of ERS’ Leadership Development Team, this position will collaborate...

About the Internet Society The  Internet Society  is a global non-profit organization that works to protect the Internet as a place of opportunity. We connect and empower communities to ensure the Internet remains trustworthy—open, globally connected, secure, and a resource for good in the world. We believe the Internet is for everyone. But it’s more than just a privilege; it’s our responsibility to improve it. We mobilize technologist, end users, potential users, policymakers, government agencies and institutional and corporate partners to defend and promote the collaborative inter-networking, technical standards, and protocols that grow and strengthen the Internet. If you believe in the power and possibility of the Internet, be part of our mission.   What You'll Do The Senior Communications & Technology Advisor applies a blend of communications and mobilization skills to create and execute technically informed advocacy campaigns. They will use...

Summary of Position: MHC is seeking a self-motivated, politically savvy, task-oriented individual to join our team and fill this newly created role. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for and working knowledge of health care policy and public benefits that make to a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities living in community settings. Candidates with an interest in elder and healthcare policy, prior legislative experience, a familiarity with advocacy groups, non-profit organizations, and officials active in this space are especially encouraged to apply. You will support our members’ advocacy efforts through management of regulatory affairs and industry-driven quality improvement initiatives. You will work closely with our government affairs team to track, engage, and educate on both legislative and regulatory matters impacting the home care industry in Massachusetts. A demonstrable history of forming and maintaining strong...

National Women’s Health Network Executive Director Washington, D.C. Metro Area About National Women’s Health Network For nearly 50 years, the National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) has been a leading voice for women’s healthcare access and equity. We are consumer activists supported by a national membership of thousands of advocates. We shape policy and support consumer health decisions; monitor the actions of Federal regulatory and funding agencies, the healthcare industry, and the health professions; identify and expose health care abuses; and mobilize grassroots action for women’s health. The Opportunity NWHN is seeking a visionary executive with successful experience leading a progressive advocacy or policy organization or campaign. The Executive Director will balance internal responsibilities – building a strong operational infrastructure, team, and culture – with external demands – engaging with our members, policymakers, funders, and the media. Our...

Greenpeace is an amazing place to work if you want to make big change in the world. We have a dynamic US staff of 200 and are part of a network with other Greenpeace organizations in more than 50 countries with whom we collaborate closely. We take no funds from government or corporations, safeguarding our independence and ability to speak the truth and act boldly. We recognize the importance of the moment: Ours is the first generation to experience the impacts of climate change and broad ecosystem destruction, and the last generation with a window of time to do something about it. If you are a world changer, Greenpeace needs you. We are in search of a bold strategic, passionate and visionary individual to lead our Climate Campaign. This innovative and forward thinking leader will understand the urgency of the moment, the geopolitical landscape, and avenues for driving change. They will move rapidly to align our climate team to have real impact through strategic campaigns,...

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (the “Institute”) is looking for a dynamic team player to serve as an Associate Counsel for Economic Justice to implement a program of legal and policy advocacy to expand racial and social justice in New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity, at a critical time in our history, to advance racial and social justice to topple load-bearing walls of structural inequality to create just, vibrant and healthy communities in New Jersey through the Institute’s Economic Justice Program.  Through the creation of inclusive policies and programs that support the financial security and mobility of economically-vulnerable communities of color, our work serves to ensure that New Jersey families thrive, while growing the state’s economy for all.  Our evidence-driven, solutions-focused work targets several areas which are the root causes of economic vulnerability, poverty, and the racial wealth gap, including the following: (1) unemployment and lack...