Policy Director, Louisiana
Southern Poverty Law Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Southern Poverty Law Center Direct message the job poster from Southern Poverty Law Center The SPLC is seeking a Policy Director for Louisiana committed to racial justice and passionate about public policy advocacy. The Policy Director is a results-driven and experienced advocate, who is passionate about advancing civil rights for society’s most vulnerable members and communities. The Policy Director works under the supervision of the Regional Policy Director to advance SPLC’s policy objectives in Louisiana via multi-strategy campaigns. The Policy Director works with colleagues across the policy department, advocates and members of the SPLC Legal, Communications, Learning for Justice and Intelligence Project departments. The Policy Director supervises the Policy Associate and Community Organizer, directs state contract lobbyists and liaises directly with state and local elected and appointed officials, agencies, judges, non-profit organizations and allies, directly impacted individuals and communities. Who You Are Experienced.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing public policy advocacy campaigns, specifically executing local and state strategies on issues related to securing democracy, eradicating poverty, reimagining the youth and adult criminal legal system, and opposing hate and extremists ideologies that impact Black and Brown communities. Supervisor.
Demonstrated experience supervising a team. Knowledgeable.
Operational understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible lobbying and electioneering activity. Effective Communicator.
Skilled in listening and persuasive communication to articulate ideas, problems and solutions, in both written and oral presentations, to diverse audiences, including elected officials across political ideologies, directly impacted community members, stakeholders and the media, among others. Strategic, thoughtful and analytical.
Ability to develop, manage and execute strategic and effective advocacy initiatives that engage intra- and inter-departmental to achieve organizational priorities. Efficient.
Ability to effectively manage time while working in a fast-paced environment often with competing deadlines and adjusting deadlines. Must be able to pivot from one assignment to another to accomplish goals and timely complete assignments. Collaborative.
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with people of diverse backgrounds, including internal departments, external organizations, and stakeholders, to execute specific policy strategies to advance the work of the policy department. Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment.
Demonstrated an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values. What You'll Do Direct
local- and state-level policy engagements in Louisiana. Develop
and execute a strategic workplan to achieve organizational objectives in Louisiana. Manage
the Louisiana Policy team, providing mentoring and coaching, as well as contract lobbyists. Hire,
train, establish, and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews. Develop
and maintain relationships with elected legislators and their staff, allied organizations and community partners, and the media. Serve
as a spokesperson for Louisiana policy priorities. Identify,
secure, and prepare opportunities for SPLC to influence legislation and policy at the local and state levels, including commenting on proposed ordinances, legislation and rules, submitting statements and letters, preparing advocacy materials, and organizing and conducting meetings with elected and administrative officials and their staff. Secure,
draft, and deliver or coordinate delivery of legislative testimony and model legislation at the local and state level. Assist
the Chief Policy Officer and Regional Policy Director with preparing the Policy Department’s annual budget. Research , monitor, review, and summarize the constitutional and practical impact of proposed legislation and develop strategies to defeat or advance legislation. Assume
a strategic role in coalition campaigns, ensuring diverse representation including the voices of directly impacted individuals, on advocacy issues consistent with SPLC’s priorities. Manage
SPLC’s state-based lobbyists, including annual contract renewals, processing monthly retainer and expenses for payment, and directing their engagements. Represent
the SPLC interests and cultivate relationships with partners to advance our policy priorities. Prepare
documentation and reporting to the Chief Policy Officer and Regional Policy Director as directed. Perform
other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. Minimum Qualifications We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role. At least five (5) years of policy advocacy experience, including track record of developing, managing, and implementing campaigns to pass and oppose legislation as well as government agency rules and regulations; experience in a deeply partisan environment is a plus; At least two (2) years of experience in social justice/civil rights work; At least two (2) years of proven managerial experience of staff to include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and mentoring; Demonstrated leadership in building and maintain an innovative and positive working culture, including commitment to JEDI principles within a policy department; and Highschool diploma or GED. This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $148,500.00 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Click
here
to view the benefits available to SPLC staff. Where & How You'll Work This role the following work designations options: Local Remote:
Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates. Telework:
Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location. This role reports to the Regional Policy Director. Other Special Considerations This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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Policy Director, Louisiana
role at
Southern Poverty Law Center Join to apply for the
Policy Director, Louisiana
role at
Southern Poverty Law Center Direct message the job poster from Southern Poverty Law Center The SPLC is seeking a Policy Director for Louisiana committed to racial justice and passionate about public policy advocacy. The Policy Director is a results-driven and experienced advocate, who is passionate about advancing civil rights for society’s most vulnerable members and communities. The Policy Director works under the supervision of the Regional Policy Director to advance SPLC’s policy objectives in Louisiana via multi-strategy campaigns. The Policy Director works with colleagues across the policy department, advocates and members of the SPLC Legal, Communications, Learning for Justice and Intelligence Project departments. The Policy Director supervises the Policy Associate and Community Organizer, directs state contract lobbyists and liaises directly with state and local elected and appointed officials, agencies, judges, non-profit organizations and allies, directly impacted individuals and communities. Who You Are Experienced.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing public policy advocacy campaigns, specifically executing local and state strategies on issues related to securing democracy, eradicating poverty, reimagining the youth and adult criminal legal system, and opposing hate and extremists ideologies that impact Black and Brown communities. Supervisor.
Demonstrated experience supervising a team. Knowledgeable.
Operational understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible lobbying and electioneering activity. Effective Communicator.
Skilled in listening and persuasive communication to articulate ideas, problems and solutions, in both written and oral presentations, to diverse audiences, including elected officials across political ideologies, directly impacted community members, stakeholders and the media, among others. Strategic, thoughtful and analytical.
Ability to develop, manage and execute strategic and effective advocacy initiatives that engage intra- and inter-departmental to achieve organizational priorities. Efficient.
Ability to effectively manage time while working in a fast-paced environment often with competing deadlines and adjusting deadlines. Must be able to pivot from one assignment to another to accomplish goals and timely complete assignments. Collaborative.
Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with people of diverse backgrounds, including internal departments, external organizations, and stakeholders, to execute specific policy strategies to advance the work of the policy department. Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment.
Demonstrated an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values. What You'll Do Direct
local- and state-level policy engagements in Louisiana. Develop
and execute a strategic workplan to achieve organizational objectives in Louisiana. Manage
the Louisiana Policy team, providing mentoring and coaching, as well as contract lobbyists. Hire,
train, establish, and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews. Develop
and maintain relationships with elected legislators and their staff, allied organizations and community partners, and the media. Serve
as a spokesperson for Louisiana policy priorities. Identify,
secure, and prepare opportunities for SPLC to influence legislation and policy at the local and state levels, including commenting on proposed ordinances, legislation and rules, submitting statements and letters, preparing advocacy materials, and organizing and conducting meetings with elected and administrative officials and their staff. Secure,
draft, and deliver or coordinate delivery of legislative testimony and model legislation at the local and state level. Assist
the Chief Policy Officer and Regional Policy Director with preparing the Policy Department’s annual budget. Research , monitor, review, and summarize the constitutional and practical impact of proposed legislation and develop strategies to defeat or advance legislation. Assume
a strategic role in coalition campaigns, ensuring diverse representation including the voices of directly impacted individuals, on advocacy issues consistent with SPLC’s priorities. Manage
SPLC’s state-based lobbyists, including annual contract renewals, processing monthly retainer and expenses for payment, and directing their engagements. Represent
the SPLC interests and cultivate relationships with partners to advance our policy priorities. Prepare
documentation and reporting to the Chief Policy Officer and Regional Policy Director as directed. Perform
other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. Minimum Qualifications We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role. At least five (5) years of policy advocacy experience, including track record of developing, managing, and implementing campaigns to pass and oppose legislation as well as government agency rules and regulations; experience in a deeply partisan environment is a plus; At least two (2) years of experience in social justice/civil rights work; At least two (2) years of proven managerial experience of staff to include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and mentoring; Demonstrated leadership in building and maintain an innovative and positive working culture, including commitment to JEDI principles within a policy department; and Highschool diploma or GED. This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $148,500.00 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Click
here
to view the benefits available to SPLC staff. Where & How You'll Work This role the following work designations options: Local Remote:
Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates. Telework:
Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location. This role reports to the Regional Policy Director. Other Special Considerations This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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