PolicyLink is hiring a
POSITION TITLE: Senior Associate – California State Policy
LOCATION: California
STATUS: Exempt
APPLY BY: Position Open Until Filled
Organization Overview
This position, available immediately, is an exciting opportunity to join the staff at PolicyLink. PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the 100 million people in America who live in or near poverty, particularly those facing the barriers of structural racism. We are currently working remotely. Please visit our website at: www.policylink.org.
Position Overview
PolicyLink is seeking a Senior Associate to support our growing portfolio of work to advance transformative policy change in California. Through focused policy advocacy, intentional development of community power and equity movement infrastructure, and a focus on transforming the systems that shape markets, this position will support PolicyLink efforts to secure a future where all Californians, regardless of race or income, participate in a flourishing multiracial democracy, prosper in an equitable economy, and thrive in healthy communities of opportunity.
We are searching for an individual to join our California team with deep knowledge of the policy change process and demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders to help advance our ambitious policy agenda. The ideal candidate will be a skilled policy advocate, effective coalition builder, and thoughtful policy researcher who brings an intersectional approach to issues of racial justice, urban planning, climate policy, and community development. They will have a passion for improving the lives of low-income communities and communities of color and should understand the complex and interconnected ways policies drive outcomes for these communities. The Senior Associate will be passionate, curious, team-oriented, able to work under tight deadlines, flexible, and dedicated to the PolicyLink mission.
Core Responsibilities
Qualifications/Skills
Compensation and Benefits
The annual starting salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000.
PolicyLink provides a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter expenses, and generous leave benefits.
How To Apply
We accept online applications only. https://www.policylink.org/about-us/careers
Please note_: No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted._
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work towards a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.
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