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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;
- Working strategically to build the base of individuals (social media followers, supporters, and other stakeholders) who take action in response to prompting from Girls Inc.;
- Drafting 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;
- 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;
- Co-managing our national youth advisory body (Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy Council) and develop ideas for Girl-led advocacy and program expansion;
- Building interdepartmental awareness of policy efforts and departmental objectives;
- Representing Girls Inc. at events and in meetings with congressional offices and administrative agencies as needed;
- Conducting policy research and analysis as necessary to support advocacy initiatives;
- Supporting seasonal interns and other volunteers, if applicable; and
- 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; or 4 years of relevant work experience
- 1-3 years of professional experience (in policy, government, or nonprofit work and stakeholder engagement strongly preferred but not required);
- 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 Requirement
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
About Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. Benefits:
- 2-day hybrid work schedule out of our DC office
- Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time + 12 company holidays
- Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) available with up to a 5% employer match
- Wellness Stipend
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 INCLUSIVENESS
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.
