Public Policy Associate
Rosie’s Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives.
Over the years, we have become much more than a shelter. We are a multi-service community center that not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for thousands of women a year through wide-ranging support, housing and education services. Rosie’s Place relies on the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding.
OPPORTUNITY
Rosie’s Place is seeking a Public Policy Associate with a strong commitment to public service to join our team in advocating for justice for poor and homeless women. Reporting to the Director of Public Policy, the Public Policy Associate will assist with the coordination of Rosie’s Place’s social justice work through legislative analysis, research, writing and advocacy, guest organizing and civic education, and administrative support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Legislative analysis, research, writing and advocacy
Collaborate with the Director of Public Policy to set and implement Rosie’s Place’s policy priorities. Assist with legislative analysis and advocacy, which may include research, literature reviews, writing and additional duties such as:
- Collecting stories and preparing testimony/comments on legislative and administrative proposals
- Attending legislative hearings and coalition meetings
- Creating and editing fact sheets, white papers, presentations, and other documents
Guest organizing and civic education
Coordinate public policy activities aimed to engage, educate, and mobilize Rosie’s Place guests around social and economic issues affecting their lives. Assist guests taking legislative actions. Coordinate voter education and mobilization events at Rosie’s Place and at allied organizations including:
- Organizing year-round voter registration, trainings, presentations, and events on issues related to social justice, voting, and public policy
- Drafting non-partisan voter guides, fliers, and other informational documents
- Coordinating candidate and ballot question forums and Get-Out-the-Vote efforts
Administrative support
Perform administrative tasks to ensure a smooth and well-functioning office including:
- Following-up with guests and maintaining Salesforce database
- Scheduling internal and external meetings
- Assisting with other duties as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Public Policy
QUALIFICATIONS
There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 1-2 years of related experience in policy, community relations, electoral or issue-based campaigns, organizing and advocacy
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Strong commitment to social justice and the mission of Rosie’s Place
- Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
- Proven ability to work independently and prioritize work
- Understanding of and commitment to addressing issues affecting poor and homeless women
- Familiarity with legislative process and politics
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Mandarin strongly preferred but not required
WORK EXPECTATIONS
We are a hands-on team and seek employees who are passionate about our work and service to our community. The Public Policy Associate is a full-time, exempt position. While the Public Policy Associate is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, they must work on-site at Rosie’s Place during part of their work week and engage regularly with staff, guests and volunteers. They are also expected to be flexible with their days in-person in order to take part in organization events and other work obligations. This position will require travel between Rosie’s Place facilities and community locations.
We continue to adapt to safety protocols related to COVID-19 as we understand them, and all employees must follow our safety protocols. Among these protocols, we require all employees to be up to date with their COVID vaccinations. Requests for medical or religious exemptions from the COVID vaccination are considered.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $52,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
In an effort to increase equity, and because we know that salary negotiations tend to have an unfair bias, we do not participate in salary negotiations outside of this stated starting salary range.
Rosie’s Place offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, pension contributions, paid vacation, and more.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter through Rosie’s Place’s online portal to apply.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Rosie's Place, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of justice. We commit to acting on a daily basis to dismantle injustice to ensure that opportunities and equitable outcomes are available to all members of our community regardless of individual characteristics including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation or perceived ability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity in our workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Locations
- Rosie's Place
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Rosie's Place
About Rosie's Place
Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.
Today, Rosie’s Place not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for 12,000 women a year through wide-ranging support, housing, and education services. Rosie’s Place relies solely on the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding. Thanks to these donations, 87 cents of every dollar raised go directly to services for poor and homeless women.
Public Policy Associate
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