Legislative Director - JD - Policy Advocacy - Trenton, NJ

Attorney Legislative Director State Policy Manager Director of Policy & Advocacy Manager Vice President Unit Supervisor Child Advocacy Early Learning, Positive Youth Development & Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare - Abuse & Neglect, Health, Economics, Law, Social Networking Safety & Effects, Mental Health, Education, Racial Equity, Family Support _ .

Direct policy and legislative engagement strategies for well-funded nonprofit nonpartisan "action tank", committed to the goal that all children are prepared for successful college, work, and life.

*** Develop strategic plans to advance legislation that improves the lives of children and families and impede legislation that would restrict or hurt the communities the organization serves.

*** Shape grassroots and direct lobbying work.

*** Engage with key stakeholders such as coalition partners, policymakers, legislators, regulators, and constituents and maintaining strategic relationships .

*** Focus policy initiatives on the communities disproportionately impacted by city, state and national policies.

*** Develop a short-term and long-term policy agenda for the subject area.

*** Work closely with policymakers and stakeholders on crafting policy language that effects subject area.

*** Lead specific legislative subject area teams in identifying policy priorities.

*** Develop policy analysis including impact and implementation plans.

*** Manage contract lobbyist and maintain registration as a lobbyist in New Jersey and ensure compliance with state ethics laws.

*** Testify on behalf of the organization.

*** Maintain organizational cognizance of the role of race, income, age, gender identity, immigration status, and other identities in shaping Subject Area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*** JD Degree

*** Direct experience leading legislative and policy programs.

*** Experience managing projects and programs.

*** Effective interpersonal communication skills, rapport-building, and emotional intelligence.

*** Passionate about political advocacy and children and families area mission.

*** Effective written communicator.

*** Commitment to equity, knowledge of diverse groups, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences.

*** Comfort and poise as a public speaker.

About the Organization:

*** Collaborative environment where engaged employees share their knowledge and suggestions.

*** Team is entrusted to use their own discretion and common sense.

*** Staff to management communication is promoted and encouraged.

*** Family atmosphere.

*** Promotes opportunities and incentives for employees to learn, develop and grow.

*** Culture of continuous improvement.

*** Employee efforts, achievements and performance are formally recognized and honored on a regular basis.

*** A fun and playful attitude is maintained throughout the organization.

Adrian Gostick and Scott Christopher, in their book The Levity Effect: Why It Pays To Lighten Up, suggest if people are having fun, they're going to work harder, stay longer, maintain their composure in a crisis, and take better care of the organization. We believe this is their kind of nonprofit organization.

For complete details submit resume to Maxine E. Carter
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5+ years

New Jersey

$90,000.00

$140,000.00

Maxine E. Carter

(609) 584-9000

1000054323_10007372@najbcareers301.com

https://dmc9.com/mec/app.asp

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