Senior Policy Counsel

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Senior Policy Counsel, Eradicating Poverty
The candidate will develop strong relationships with key members of Congress, their staff, and federal administration officials who oversee, develop, and implement U.S. policy designed to address food insecurity, protect access to social safety nets for the poor, including Medicaid and SNAP, and ensure people living in poverty are not punished or exploited because of their economic status. Work closely with Policy Department colleagues in five state offices and staff in the Economic Justice legal practice group to develop policy materials and legislative initiatives, respond to administration initiatives and regulations, and provide relevant policy recommendations to key officials and legislators designed to ensure that people living in poverty are not punished or exploited because of their economic status. Organize briefings and facilitate testimony and statements before relevant Congressional committees and federal agencies. Coordinate and facilitate meetings and collaborate with key stakeholders, ally organizations and coalition partners to strategize on workers’ rights, food insecurity, and race, health, education, and economic inequalities. Maintain knowledge and professional expertise on relevant policy issues to support advocacy efforts. Work with the Communications Department, develop and help implement communication strategies and messaging for social media and advocacy efforts and serve as spokesperson upon request. Communicate regularly with staff across the organization to ensure familiarity with the work and policy goals. Comply with all federal and state lobbying and ethical rules and requirements. Other duties as may be assigned to meet needs.

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