Description

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy. We work with schools and in communities to provide the mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming that are proven to help girls succeed. Girls build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead change in their lives and effect change in the world. Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls. Together with partners and supporters, we are building a new generation of leaders. Join us at www.girlsinc.org.

Job Summary: The Girls Inc. Public Policy Office seeks a full-time Federal Advocacy Associate to support the expansion of our national policy and advocacy work. The position will be based in D.C. (with a hybrid in-person/remote schedule), will report to the Director of Public Policy, and will work collaboratively with other members of the Public Policy Team.

Duties/Responsibilities: The Federal Advocacy Associate will be responsible for the following, as relates to the issues on our Policy and Advocacy Platform:

Identifying federal legislative and administrative priorities for the Girls Inc. network and cultivating relationships with federal lawmakers and federal agencies in advancing these priorities;
Leading development of the quarterly Congressional newsletter;
Developing resources such as policy briefs, fact sheets, talking points, toolkits, and other materials for dissemination to Girls Inc. affiliates, policy makers, the media, partner organizations, and other advocates as appropriate;
Collaborating with Girls Inc. coalition partners and coordinating efforts to further legislative and other priorities of the public policy office;
Conducting policy research and analysis as necessary to support advocacy initiatives; and
Supporting the drafting of advocacy communications, including but not limited to, letters to Congress and federal agencies; blog posts, newsletter text, social media messages, and “Action Alerts” to mobilize Girls Inc. network around legislative and other priorities of the public policy office;
Supporting our national youth advisory body (Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy Council) and developing ideas for Girl-led advocacy and program expansion;
Representing Girls Inc. at events and in meetings with congressional offices and administrative agencies as needed;
Building interdepartmental awareness of policy efforts and departmental objectives;
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Policy.

Requirements

Qualifications: Girls Inc. seeks hard-working, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals with a passion for the rights and advancement of girls and young women. Other qualifications include:

Bachelor’s Degree;
1-3 years of professional experience (in federal or state policy, government, or nonprofit work strongly preferred but not required);
Understanding of U.S. Federal and/or State legislative processes
Experience working with and representing diverse and multicultural populations;
Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in women’s and girls’ issues;
Knowledge and/or strong interest in policymaking and legislative processes;
Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills;
Attention to detail;
Strong ability to initiate and innovate new projects that align with and deepen our goals;
Ability to work under pressure and to produce consistent, quality work in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to manage and prioritize competing projects and tasks;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a small team; and
Commitment to Girls Inc. mission and goals, including advancing gender, racial, and economic justice.

Applicants also must possess a commitment to honor and support Girls Inc. Values, which are:

Recognize and support the strength in every girl;
Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others;
Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity;
Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability; and
Collaborate for Impact.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$63,000

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. Benefits:

Hybrid work schedule with 3 days remote and 2 days in our DC office
Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time + 11 company holidays
Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
TASC Card (HRA benefit) provided by Girls Inc. covering your total health insurance deductible.
401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match
Wellness stipend
Fun, friendly office environment
Professional development opportunities

OUR MISSION

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

OUR VALUES

The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values

That Underlie Our Work

Respect the dignity of each human being.
Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
Appreciate, embrace, and advance diversity.
Drive for results anchored in accountability.
Operate collaboratively.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusiveness is defined as the acceptance, tolerance, honoring and

valuing differences in culture, lifestyles, heritage, and knowledge. This includes all

the similarities and differences that make us diverse internally, externally, or situationally

and may include, but not be limited to: age, appearance, communication style,

economic status, educational background, employer, gender identification, geographic

location, job type/title, language, race/ethnicity, learning style, management status,

marital status, mental abilities, nationality, parental status, physical abilities, political

affiliation, religion, seniority/tenure, sex/gender, veteran status, work experience, or

work location.

Girls Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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