Policy Associate

Policy Associate, Alabama

The SPLC is seeking a Alabama Policy Associate committed to racial justice and passionate about public policy advocacy. The Policy Associate implements SPLC and SPLC Action Fund policy campaigns under the direction of the Policy Director. They track, review and analyze legislation, lobby legislators and local elected officials on issues of importance, and engage with directly impacted people, allied partner organizations and supporters in Alabama to achieve desired outcomes in each of our priority impact areas.

• Experienced. Demonstrated experience in public policy with knowledge and local and/or state advocacy expertise on issues related to poverty, democracy, juvenile justice, and DEI/anti-inclusive education.
• Effective Communicator. Skilled in articulating ideas, problems and solutions, in both written and oral presentations, to audiences across the political ideological spectrum.
• Thoughtful and analytical. Ability to be a strategic, forward thinker who can facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
• Efficient. Ability to effectively manage time while working in a fast-paced environment often with competing deadlines and varied assignments. Must be able to pivot from one assignment to another to accomplish goals and timely complete assignments.
• Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with people of diverse backgrounds, including internal departments, external organizations, and stakeholders, to execute specific policy strategies to advance the work of the policy department.
• Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

• Assist State Policy Director, Alabama in designing, planning, and implementing state and local policy campaigns in alignment with our strategic priorities.
• Coordinate meetings with SPLC’s partners and build or strengthen coalitions that center, and uplift the input of, directly impacted persons.
• Communicate with advocacy partners and supporters regarding relevant issues and action items.
• Work collaboratively with departments to develop educational resources that inform legislators, agency officials, stakeholders, and the public to advance SPLC’s policy objectives. Work product assignments will include developing factsheets and talking points, drafting amendments or model legislation, providing testimony, conducting media interviews, and sharing internal updates, among other deliverables.
• Assist the State Policy Director in reviewing proposed legislation, communicate with SPLC’s programmatic and legal teams, and track bills of interest.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

• At least five (5) years demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process and policy campaigns experience, with a strong preference for relevant work within the assigned state for the role.
• High School diploma or GED.

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $84,905 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits information available to SPLC staff.

• 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.
• Telework:
  Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This role reports to the Policy Director, Alabama.

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.