Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs at Reproductive Freedom for All

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Federal Policy, Advocacy, Legislative Strategies, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Competency, Policy Analysis, Relationship Building, Writing Skills, Research Skills, Attention to Detail

Industry

Political Organizations

Description

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) For more than 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family. Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website. About the role: The Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs will work to advance Reproductive Freedom for All’s federal legislative and policy advocacy on Capitol Hill. The Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs leads a portfolio of federal advocacy work related to reproductive freedom, including developing legislative strategies, analyzing policy developments, and producing advocacy materials. The Associate Director will also represent the organization in congressional and coalition spaces. This role requires expertise in federal policy and advocacy, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across departments and coalitions. Equity and inclusion are central to the role, which works to drive impactful federal policy change that advances reproductive freedom, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized communities. Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC Reports to: Director of Government Relations Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Federal Policy Associate This Position Is: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with Government Relations Department colleagues to advance a proactive legislative agenda on the Hill, including strategy development and planning; In coordination with the federal GR team, lead as the point person on a portfolio of Reproductive Freedom for All’s advocacy work; Supervise the Federal Policy Associate to include, but not limited to, delegating assignments, assisting them with roadblocks, providing approvals, giving guidance/feedback on their work products and performance, and supporting their development; Build and maintain relationships with the legislative and policy staff of members of Congress, and coalition partner organizations; Track, review, and analyze relevant reproductive freedom policy developments at the federal level, including legislation, executive regulations and guidance, and legal cases, with particular attention to inequities in underrepresented communities; Provide input and make recommendations with regard to the high level strategic direction of Reproductive Freedom for All’s federal lobbying efforts, in line with the organization’s values and intersectional commitments; Lead and manage the writing, editing, and updating of policy memos, fact sheets, model legislation, preparatory materials for legislative hearings, and other policy and advocacy documents; Manage content development and publication of the Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom, including workflow management, data collection, drafting, and outside vendor management; Represent Reproductive Freedom for All with coalitions and other partners with an eye toward inclusivity and diversity as a core value of the organization’s work; Attend in-person events with elected officials and their staff as a representative of Reproductive Freedom for All; Collaborate across departments to inform advocacy campaigns; review cross-department materials for policy accuracy, including press releases, talking points, emails to members, and other materials; Staff principal and executive team members as needed; Support electoral work in collaboration with the Political department by attending campaign events, fundraisers, and other political events to develop relationships and advance our legislative goals; Occasional travel to policy conferences and to work with congressional staff, partner organizations, allies and coalitions; Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description. Qualifications: At least 6 years of professional experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience; Four-year college degree, or demonstrated critical thinking and research skills; Demonstrated success navigating the legislative process to effect policy change at the federal level; Familiarity with policy and/or lobbying experience at the state and/or national level on reproductive freedom or related issues; Demonstrated experience with identifying advocacy and/or legislative opportunities and moving them toward a successful outcome; Experience collaborating across departments and within diverse coalitions to drive successful policy campaigns and achieve shared legislative or policy goals; Proven leadership skills, and ability to manage collaborative teams working on complex, time-sensitive, and detail-oriented projects; Staff management experience, or the demonstrated ability to support and manage a team; Cultural competency and the ability to work with, engage with, and professionally develop individuals with different lived experiences; A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported; Experience contributing to healthy teams that allow each team member to contribute to their fullest and thrive; Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values and goals; Deep attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to foster diverse thought and ideas; Willingness and ability to travel to work with partner organizations, allies and coalitions. OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns): Experience with electoral politics. Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs will lead federal advocacy efforts related to reproductive freedom, including developing legislative strategies and producing advocacy materials. This role also involves representing the organization in congressional and coalition spaces.