Policy Associate Center Public Justice

The Policy Associate supports the Director of Faith-Based Policy and Research in advancing CPJ’s faith-based policy and institutional religious freedom initiatives through stakeholder engagement, coalition support, policy research, writing, and program coordination. This role is designed to help translate strong policy thinking into meaningful relationships, effective collaboration, and sustained momentum with policymakers, faith-based organizations, coalition partners, and other strategic stakeholders.

This position plays an important role in helping CPJ advance its mission by strengthening external engagement, supporting policy initiatives, and ensuring consistent follow-through on projects and partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to help people and systems move forward together. This person should be energized not only by policy substance, but also by the relational and operational work necessary to advance policy goals in practice.

The Center for Public Justice
The Center for Public Justice (CPJ) is a nonpartisan, independent, Christian civic education and policy organization whose mission is to serve God by equipping citizens, developing leaders, and shaping policy to advance justice for the transformation of public life. A commitment to Christ in all that we do is essential to the fulfillment of CPJ’s mission, therefore any interested candidate must be able to demonstrate their faith commitment in practice and explain how they envision their faith connecting with their role at CPJ.

• Support the Director of Faith-Based Policy and Research in building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, coalition partners, faith-based organizations, and other key stakeholders
• Help coordinate ongoing communication and follow-through with external partners and collaborators
• Assist in cultivating and sustaining coalitions and strategic relationships that advance CPJ’s policy priorities
• Support meetings, briefings, convenings, and other engagement opportunities with policymakers and partners
• Help ensure that stakeholders experience CPJ as thoughtful, responsive, well-organized, and constructive in its engagement

• Conduct policy research and analysis on issues related to faith-based organizations and institutional religious freedoms, including legislation, regulations, legal developments, and emerging trends
• Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities, risks, and implications relevant to CPJ’s work
• Support the Director in synthesizing research and policy developments for internal planning and external engagement
• Contribute to the development of materials that help CPJ communicate policy insights clearly and persuasively

• Draft policy briefs, reports, fact sheets, blog posts, talking points, correspondence, and other communications materials for internal and external audiences
• Assist in preparing advocacy materials and background resources for meetings, events, and strategic outreach
• Support the development of communications that translate policy analysis into accessible and compelling language for varied audiences
• Edit and refine written materials for clarity, accuracy, tone, and consistency with CPJ’s mission and framework of public justice

• Track legislative and regulatory developments relevant to CPJ’s faith-based policy and research work
• Assist in preparing materials and logistical support for advocacy efforts and policy engagement
• Support outreach and relationship management with policymakers, agency staff, coalition partners, and allied organizations
• Help ensure timely execution and follow-through on policy-related meetings, requests, and commitments

• Support the implementation of policy programs and initiatives led by the Director of Faith-Based Policy and Research
• Help manage timelines, scheduling, meeting preparation, records, and internal coordination for policy initiatives
• Maintain organized systems for…