Southernpovertylawcenter

Senior Policy or Policy Counsel, Voting Rights

Washington, D.C · Senior

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About the role

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Policy or Policy Counsel committed to advancing voting rights!
The Senior Policy or Policy Counsel, Voting Rights works to advance voting rights policies to achieve a multiracial democracy by advocating for measures that protect and expand the fundamental right to vote.
Expertise includes deep knowledge of federal voting rights laws, including enforcement mechanisms and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge and professional expertise on relevant policy issues, laws, and regulations to support advocacy efforts.
Cultivate strong relationships with key members of Congress, staff, and federal administration officials who oversee, develop, and implement federal policy on SPLC impact areas and priorities on an on-going basis via in-person or virtual means as necessary.
Collaborate with internal departments and teams, (legal, communications, state offices, federal policy, policy research, and regional policy,) and external coalition partners and other allies to develop and implement strategic policy advocacy plans on relevant SPLC impact areas and priorities.
collaborate with SPLC staff, key stakeholders, ally organizations, and coalition partners to strategize around, develop, and execute advocacy strategies.
Analyze federal legislation and administrative rules and regulations and provide policy recommendations for internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to policymakers, community members, and partners.
Coordinate and facilitate internal and external meetings; collaborate with SPLC staff, key stakeholders, ally organizations, and coalition partners to strategize around, develop, and execute advocacy strategies.
This role focuses on preventing discrimination, ensuring equal access to the ballot, and protecting and developing enforcement mechanisms for constitutional and statutory voting protections.
Proven track record of developing policy solutions, proposals, and recommendations, and transforming them into actionable initiatives.

Requirements

Policy Counsel: At least five (5) years of experience in public policy, with demonstrated knowledge and advocacy expertise on issues related to voting rights
Senior Policy Counsel: At least ten (10) years of experience in public policy, with demonstrated knowledge and advocacy expertise on issues related to voting rights
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Compensation

This is an exempt role, and the minimum salary is established as stated below:
Policy Counsel: $102,637.00
Senior Policy Counsel: $153,500.00
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Where & How You'll Work
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.

Benefits

Skilled at crafting a vision and taking calculated risks to develop and execute strategies and legislative proposals that advance affirmative policies and campaigns.

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