Policy and Advocacy Director

1 day ago


Washington, United States Young Invincibles Full time
About Young Invincibles

Young Invincibles is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for young people aged 18-34 and amplifying their voices in the national policy conversation.

Founded in 2009, YI has grown into a leading voice for young people on issues such as healthcare, higher education, workforce development, and civic engagement.

The organization has achieved significant successes in areas like healthcare reform, higher education policy, and workforce development, and has engaged hundreds of thousands of young adults through its network of partner organizations.

Job Description

We are seeking a Director of Public Policy and Advocacy to lead our efforts on higher education and workforce policy.

The successful candidate will develop and implement our policy agenda, build relationships with key stakeholders, and represent YI in policy discussions and advocacy efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing our higher education and workforce policy agenda
  • Building relationships with Congressional staff, administrative staff, and other policymakers
  • Representing YI in policy discussions and advocacy efforts
  • Supporting efforts to coordinate higher education and workforce policy and advocacy efforts across our regions
  • Representing the organization at external events and fostering external relationships
Requirements

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with:

  • 6-8 years of relevant experience in federal higher education policy and/or workforce policy
  • A Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Government Affairs, or a related field
  • Capitol Hill experience, particularly committee experience
  • Existing relationships with higher education and workforce policy stakeholders
  • Excellent research and writing ability, including an existing portfolio of policy materials
  • Experience successfully leading legislative advocacy campaigns
  • Experience managing projects with multiple teams and competing priorities
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company-funded HRA plan, 401K retirement, life insurance, and generous vacation time.

Young Invincibles is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.



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