Policy Associate

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Role Description:

MVA is looking for a Policy Associate to join our growing Policy team. This role will be responsible for working with organization leaders to develop public policy agendas and strategies for advocating those agendas. The ideal candidate for this role is an innovative thinker who seeks out challenges and thrives in mission driven work. Successful candidates will be forward thinking, self-driven and autonomous, a team player and leader, and be committed to radical inclusion in all of their work.

Essential Tasks:

Policy, governance, and global partnerships:

• Facilitate communication and strengthen relationships between policy-oriented organizations.
• Conduct outreach to Capitol Hill and federal agencies on relevant legislation and rulemaking.
• Present information about policy and legislation to small and large groups in person, by webinars or other electronic means, and in response to media inquiries. Serve as a representative of MVA to coalitions, other organizations, federal departments, and agencies on policy-related matters.
• Review and recommend policy positions in line with MVA’s mission to executive leadership.

Special initiatives:

• Lead other tasks and new initiatives when requested by the Policy Director or Executive Director to pilot new approaches, to capture opportunities, or to address risks.

Essential Functions:

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, Fellows, or Leaders
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
• Thinking Creatively
• Developing and Building Teams

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience in providing leadership in non-profit advocacy organizations; experience in human rights or international organizations a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a policy role working with senior leadership and/or Executive Director.
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into effective action plans that convey desired outputs, and measurable results
• Exceptional and persuasive communicator; written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation
• Outstanding judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Energetic, flexible, and proactive; a good team player eager to collaborate with all colleagues across the organization, including the senior management team and volunteer leaders
• Passion for MVA’s mission
• Master of Public Policy or Public Administration preferred
• Must have experience working with the military-connected community.

Why you should join us?

• Excellent opportunity to gain experience working in an established Non-Profit Organization
• Network and connect with key organizations (nonprofits, corporations, and government) and members of the veteran community
• Seeking challenges to contribute to the community, thriving in mission driven purpose
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a diverse team of volunteers from different backgrounds and experiences contributing to a passionate, warm, and energetic culture.

About Minority Veterans of America:

Minority Veterans of America is a non-profit organization that serves minority and underrepresented veterans. The organization was established in Seattle, WA in 2017 and organizes nationally through programs and events that take place throughout the year.

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