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Senior Fellow: Worker-First Enforcement and Protections

United States · Senior

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About the role

Analytical Impact: Ensure all policy decisions are analytically informed, focusing on the projected scale of impact and the number of workers assisted, in partnership with the VP of Narrative and Impact.
Strategic Partnership: Work closely with the VP of Policy Solutions and the VP of Partnerships and Advocacy to align policy research with high-impact advocacy campaigns.
Conduct outreach and map policy trends and campaigns in their focus area.

Collaborate with a potential new Senior Director of Legal Strategy to support amicus briefs and federal rule-making responses.
Legal Strategy Integration: Collaborate with a potential new Senior Director of Legal Strategy to support amicus briefs and federal rule-making responses.

Advanced expertise in labor law, specifically regarding worker protections and their enforcement.
Knowledge of creative and strategic enforcement initiatives and models.
Demonstrated ability to develop models that provide durable and adaptable blueprints across different jurisdictions.
Program Logistics
Duration: 6 months (June - November/December)
Contract: Consultancy
Availability: Fellow must be available to attend internal meetings (estimated 2 hours per week.) Additionally, Fellow must be able to participate in-person at a NELP convening in September in either Washington DC or New York.
Reporting: Reports to the VP of Policy and Strategy.

NELP offers competitive compensation.
Application Deadline and Instructions
Deadline: Please apply no later than May 25, 2026
Instructions: Submit a resume and expression of interest highlighting your experience and availability.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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