Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) dedicates itself to the fight for gender equality and justice through impact litigation, policy reform, and community outreach movement-building at the state and federal levels.
The Advocacy Manager position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of advancing ERA's mission by expanding and strengthening ERA's policy work and other advocacy strategies in the states and at the federal level. As an Advocacy Manager, you will track state and federal policy trends, as well as identify, develop and implement legislative and other policy reform strategies at the federal and state levels, with a concentration on ERA's efforts to advance gender equality and economic security for all. You will engage with lawmakers, regulators, and agency officials through testimony, comment letters, advocacy materials, and direct meetings, and collaborate with allied organizations to strengthen ERA's coalition and community mobilization efforts. ERA has recently launched a 501(c)(4) entity, Equal Rights Advocates Action Fund (ERA-AF); the Advocacy Manager will contribute to its lobbying, organizing, and activities.
You will be a member of ERA's legal team and report to the VP of Policy and Advocacy. Responsibilities include conducting legislative and policy research; monitoring and responding to developing gender justice, economic security, and civil rights issues in proposed legislation or agency action; drafting and delivering legislative testimony; creating reports, one-pagers, slides, and talking points; organizing briefings with Members of Congress and state legislators; building and participating in national coalitions; and supporting ERA-AF campaign activities.
Qualifications: at least 5 years of relevant policy advocacy experience, ideally in gender justice, economic security, or civil rights; demonstrated success moving policy at the federal and/or state level; experience working in or with Congress or a state legislature; proven track record with coalitions and campaigns; and strong project management and communication skills. This position is based in Washington D.C. (remote) with travel required. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization; ERA cannot sponsor work visas or provide relocation assistance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following to the Hiring Manager: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in this particular position and your connection to ERA's mission, (2) a current résumé, (3) a writing sample reflecting your advocacy initiative that has not been significantly edited by others. Applications must be submitted by clicking the apply link. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates will be contacted based on the decision. Final round candidates will be asked to provide professional references.