Advocacy Manager

a full-service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Advocacy Manager for immediate hire with a reputable nonprofit devoted to advocacy and social reform to support women & children's rights.

This is a Full Time, Direct Hire, local remote opportunity in the Newark, NJ area.

You must reside within a maximum distance of 1.5 hours from the office in the Newark, NJ area for occasional commuting into the office once or twice a month.

As the Advocacy Manager , you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to advance legislative and policy initiatives, mobilize community support, and drive systemic change.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance the organization's mission and policy priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support advocacy goals.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments related to the organizations mission at the local, state, and national levels.
• Draft and review policy documents, reports, testimony, and other advocacy materials for federal and state legislation.
• Track and evaluate advocacy activities, outcomes, and impact to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3+ years of experience in advocacy, public policy, government relations, with a focus on gender equality, human rights, or social justice issues.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of legislative and policy processes, advocacy tactics, and coalition-building strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful advocacy campaigns and initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues in a clear and compelling manner.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

This exciting career opportunity allows you to work with a passionate and thriving team! The salary for this role is $82,000yr.

You will also be able to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, PTO, Life Insurance, paid holidays, and 401k with match,

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM :

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs.

Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America.

Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.

Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.