State Policy Advocate

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State Policy Advocate
The candidate will play a leadership role in Law Center’s campaign to end fees and fines in the juvenile justice system, collaborating in a highly collegial atmosphere with attorneys, communications, development, and operations staff, and in partnership with colleagues around the state and country. Will include policy advocacy, public education, media advocacy, legal and non-legal writing, training, technical assistance, and coordinating reform efforts including organizing and facilitating meetings, and other duties as assigned. Coordinate the work of the advocacy team in multiple jurisdictions, in collaboration with the Senior Managing Director. Engage in research and analysis, including analyzing statutes and regulations, conducting stakeholder surveys and interviews, and conducting fiscal analyses to support state legislative efforts. Support state teams in coalition-building and legislative outreach and work with Senior Managing Director to coordinate funding for state teams. Provide public education at conferences, convenings, and meetings. Supervise outreach coordinator in collaborating with youth and family to build coalitions and shape advocacy strategy. Reports to the Senior Managing Director. This position supervises the Outreach and Communications Associate. Demonstrated commitment to civil rights, racial justice, economic justice, and children’s rights. Proven ability to work independently and engage in project management including a demonstrated ability to prioritize requests, track and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines, and support team members. Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism including the ability to work well with people from different backgrounds, life experiences and levels of training and formal education. Outstanding policy analysis, writing, and verbal communication skills. Superb analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 5+ years of policy advocacy work experience. M.P.P, J.D., MSW, or equivalent experience.

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