Southern Poverty Law Center

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Summary: The Policy Director is a results-driven and experienced advocate, who is passionate about advancing civil rights for society's most vulnerable members and communities. The Policy Director works under the supervision of the Deputy Policy Officer for the Southeast to advance SPLC's policy objectives in Georgia via multi-strategy campaigns. The Policy Director works with legal teams, advocates and collaborates with members of the SPLC Communications, Teaching Tolerance and Intelligence Project departments, as well as the staff of the SPLC Action Fund. The Policy Director liaises directly with elected and appointed officials, agencies, judges, non-profit organizations and allies, affected individuals and communities. Primary Job Functions: Oversee local- and state-level policy work in Georgia; Develop and maintain a strategic overview of the policy landscape across all departments in Georgia; Prioritize the SPLC's legislative goals each session of the state legislature; Oversee bill-tracking, including ensuring that all relevant bills are tracked; Develop and maintain relationships with elected legislators and their staffs, progressive allies, and the media; Serve as a spokesperson; Identify, secure, and prepare opportunities for SPLC to influence legislation and policy at the local and state levels, including commenting on proposed legislation and rules, submitting statements and letters, preparing advocacy materials, and organizing and conducting meetings with elected and administrative officials and their staff; Secure, draft, and deliver or coordinate delivery of legislative testimony and model legislation at the local and state level; Assist the Chief Policy Officer and Deputy Policy Officer with preparing the Policy Department's annual budget; Assume a strategic role in and work in partnership with coalitions representing diverse groups of stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to advance SPLC's initiatives; Research, monitor, review, and summarize the constitutional and practical impact of proposed legislation and develop strategies to defeat or advance legislation; Assume a leading and strategic role in coalition campaigns on advocacy issues consistent with the SPLC's priorities; Develop or work in partnership with coalitions representing diverse groups of stakeholders; Manage contracts with the SPLC's state-based lobbyists; Represent the SPLC's interests and cultivate relationships with partners to advance reform; and Prepare pre- and post-session documentation and reporting to the Chief Policy Officer and Deputy Policy Officer; Other duties as assigned. Qualifications – Education and Related Work Experience: At least five (5) years of policy advocacy experience, including track record of developing, managing, and implementing campaigns to pass and oppose legislation as well as government agency rules and regulations; experience in a deeply partisan environment is a plus; At least two (2) years of experience in social justice/civil rights work; At least two (2) years of proven managerial experience of staff to include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and mentoring; and Demonstrated leadership in building and maintain an innovative and positive working culture, including commitment to DEI principles, within a policy department. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to analyze proposed legislation and persuasively to communicate its impact to a variety of audiences through writing and speaking; Extensive experience drafting legislation; Expert knowledge of the legislative process; Experience with field campaigns either as a grassroots activist or campaign field staff; Experience using NGP VAN/EveryAction and related campaign data platforms and tools; Experience with paid communications channels: traditional advertising (TV, radio, print, etc.), digital advertising (Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, YouTube, Spotify, Google, etc.), and direct mail; Understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible lobbying and electioneering activity; Initiative and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment; Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines; Ability to work on several campaigns at once; Capacity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conflict-resolution styles; Excellent research and writing skills; Commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; Ability to travel; Commitment to and a passion for social justice; Demonstrated ability to work effectively in large coalitions and with diverse staff, activists and legislators. Other Special Considerations: This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. Disclaimer: 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. An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity 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 of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction.

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