Policy Advocacy Specialist

1 day ago


New York, New York, United States Align Social Impact Full time
Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Fellow

Align Social Impact is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Fellow. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, working on a range of client projects across disciplines and industries.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support campaign research coordination efforts, including conducting issue area research, producing issue or action brief drafts, and capturing call notes.
  • Support advocacy and campaign project management and coordination, including managing work plans and team and client databases.
  • Participate in and prepare for social impact campaign and program design strategy sessions by developing agendas, session materials, research, surveys and interviews.
  • Support agency, campaign and client internal and external communication efforts across platforms to increase reach, engagement, visibility and surround sound.
  • Develop scalable tools and templates for clients and community leaders to use to support Align-led campaigns, programs or initiatives.
  • Support Align Social Impact in its own social impact priorities, programs and standard implementation efforts.
  • Track emerging trends, issues, and themes in the social impact, CSR, and ESG sectors.
  • Support the development of impact policies, procedures, partnerships and infrastructure for Align's clients.
Requirements:
  • Exceptional detail-oriented writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate research into clear, concise and compelling communications.
  • Prompt, reliable and organized, with the ability to navigate complex projects and environments.
  • Past qualitative and quantitative research experience and fluency with a range of research analysis and synthesis tools.
  • Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in the sector and passion for developing data- and purpose-driven programs that accelerate impact.
  • Proficiency with project management tools, including Google Suite, Salesforce, Slack, Asana and Adobe.
What We Offer:
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • The opportunity to work on a range of client projects across disciplines and industries.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • A chance to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals.

Align Social Impact is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.



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