Advocacy Associate

24 hours ago


Washington, United States Girls Inc. Full time

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. Join us at www.girlsinc.org.

Job Summary: The Girls Inc. Public Policy Office seeks a full-time Advocacy Associate to support the expansion of our national policy and advocacy work. The position will be based in D.C. (with a hybrid in-person/remote schedule), will report to the Director of Public Policy, and will work collaboratively with other members of the Public Policy Team.

Duties/Responsibilities: The Advocacy Associate will be responsible for the following, as relates to the issues on our Policy and Advocacy Platform:

  • Leads non-partisan message development to strengthen Girls Inc.’s reputation and position, particularly in policy and advocacy spaces.
  • Leads development of Public Policy department’s internal and network communications, including the quarterly Congressional newsletter.
  • Supports creation of resources such as talking points, toolkits, and other materials for dissemination to Girls Inc. affiliates, policy makers, the media, partner organizations, and other advocates as appropriate.
  • Supports the drafting of advocacy communications, including but not limited to, letters to Congress and federal agencies; blog posts, newsletter text, social media messages, and “Action Alerts” to mobilize Girls Inc. network around legislative and other priorities of the public policy office.
  • Collaborates with Marketing and Communications team on language and strategic objectives.
  • Works broadly across departments to ensure awareness of Public Policy and Advocacy related activities and goals.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Policy.

Qualifications: Girls Inc. seeks hard working, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals with a passion for the rights and advancement of girls and young women. Other qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree;
  • 2-5 years of professional experience involving messaging and communications (in politics, federal or state government, or nonprofit work strongly preferred but not required);
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence and knowledge to provide counsel and recommendations to colleagues;
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
  • Knowledge and/or strong interest in policymaking and legislative processes;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Ability to work under pressure and to produce consistent, quality work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to manage and prioritize competing projects and tasks;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a small team;
  • Demonstrated commitment to Girls Inc. mission and goals, including advancing gender, racial, and economic justice.

Applicants also must possess a commitment to honor and support Girls Inc. Values, which are:

  • Recognize and support the strength in every girl;
  • Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others;
  • Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity;
  • Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability;
  • Collaborate for Impact.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

  • 2 day hybrid work schedule out of our DC office;
  • Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time + 12 company holidays;
  • Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance;
  • 401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match;
  • Wellness Stipend.

OUR MISSION

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

OUR VALUES

The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values that underlie our work:

  • Respect the dignity of each human being.
  • Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
  • Appreciate, embrace, and advance diversity.
  • Drive for results anchored in accountability.
  • Operate collaboratively.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusiveness is defined as the acceptance, tolerance, honoring and valuing differences in culture, lifestyles, heritage, and knowledge. This includes all the similarities and differences that make us diverse internally, externally, or situationally and may include, but not be limited to: age, appearance, communication style, economic status, educational background, employer, gender identification, geographic location, job type/title, language, race/ethnicity, learning style, management status, marital status, mental abilities, nationality, parental status, physical abilities, political affiliation, religion, seniority/tenure, sex/gender, veteran status, work experience, or work location.

Girls Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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