Role Overview
The Associate Directors of Law & Policy manage the policy work for an assigned set of states and program areas. They combine strategic intelligence and guidance from the Advocacy Department with the policy expertise of the Law & Policy department and outside thought leaders to craft state-specific, and program-specific policy solutions that increase voting rights, build towards VRL’s long term goals, and are politically possible in the given context.
In addition to proactive legislative and programmatic work, Associate Directors of Law & Policy also identify and assess the impact of legislative, and other policy, threats in states. They are responsible for designing and creating policy content for VRL’s campaign work, and for understanding the impact of each policy and its variations.
This position manages two Legislative Counsel and reports to the Senior Director of State and Federal Policy. This is a completely remote position. Candidates across the country encouraged to apply.
ResponsibilitiesQualifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Voting Rights Lab is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for the Associate Director of Law and Policy will be $99,000 - $132,000.
At this time, NVF provides the following benefits for eligible employees:
COVID-19 Policy:
New Venture Fund (NVF) has extended its work-from-home and essential travel requirements through March 31, 2021. All employees must continue to work from home, and work travel remains restricted to essential, pre-approved travel only. In considering this extension, our main priority remained and will continue to be the safety of all employees. We want to ensure that you are able to impact the world in a meaningful way while staying healthy and well. NVF has also provided COVID-19 leave which staff can request to manage any COVID-19-related needs such as if they or a household member is sick, if they are unable to find childcare, and other needs.
This is a completely remote position. Candidates across the country encouraged to apply.
Apply here: https://votingrightslab.applytojob.com/apply/BpVElLp43V/Associate-Director-Of-Law-Policy
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