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The Policy Advocate will be primarily responsible for developing and leading local policy advocacy campaigns in a defined geography and in defined substantive areas matching their specialized knowledge and expertise. This position is responsible for issue area expertise in at least two substantive areas. This position is also responsible for informing regional and statewide advocacy efforts, as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities, the essential functions are as follows:

1. Maintain content expertise in at least two (2) substantive areas that fall within Leadership Counsel’s program area and are relevant to identified priorities and campaigns, including:

  • Maintain expertise on relevant local, regional, and state laws and ordinances on substantive areas of expertise to advance community priorities.
  • Develop relevant educational curriculum and outreach materials.
  • Participate in internal and external learning to increase expertise.

2. Lead development and implementation of an advocacy agenda in the assigned geography and areas of focus with limited supervision and oversight, including:

  • Identify and refine community, city, county, and regional policy and program priorities in partnership with community leaders and allied organizations.
  • Develop and implement campaign plans for each policy and program priority.
  • Conduct policy analyses regarding existing and proposed policies.
  • Draft written materials, including correspondence, to further campaigns.
  • Support legal advocacy and case strategy.
  • Develop and present oral testimony at workshops, hearings, and meetings, including before government officials and community groups.
  • Analyze and respond to agenda items and meeting notices pursuant to local agency activities and other relevant bodies.
  • Work with the communications team to develop multimedia strategies to advance community priorities.
  • Lead community meetings and regional convenings on substantive areas.

3. Support base building and mobilization efforts as necessary, including:

  • Collaborate with Outreach Associates to conduct outreach and organizing.
  • Support consistent resident engagement in local, regional, and statewide efforts.
  • Support organizational integrated voter engagement efforts.
  • Lead and engage in coalitions and collaboratives with limited supervision and oversight to further short and long-term program and policy priorities.

5. Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, community-based organizations, community members, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.

6. Represent Leadership Counsel at community events, conferences, convenings, etc.

7. Administrative and development duties, including:

  • Maintain and time records of all activities in accordance with office policies and as directed by Co-Executive Directors and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Maintain files, notes, and records in accordance with office policies.
  • Support fundraising and organizational development efforts as directed by a
  • Supervisor.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervising manager, chief operating officer, or co-executive directors (or designee).