Agency:

Posting date:
November 15, 2023
How to apply:
Please visit our Indeed posting at: https://www.indeed.com/job/advocacy-coordinator-6ded0623b6f87b21 or send a resume to careers@ywcacolumbus.org.
Job Description:
The Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for executing and supporting YWCA Columbus’s advocacy program and public policy work in areas concerning racial and gender equity, and systemic intersections of poverty, housing, education, community safety, and health. This position will support the work of the Leadership & Social Justice Department in researching local and regional focus for YWCA Columbus’ advocacy initiatives by conducting policy analysis and engaging in advocacy activities that promote YWCA Columbus’s mission and values. The Advocacy Coordinator must be comfortable interacting with various constituencies, is responsible for engaging allied coalitions and community partners on advocacy issues and should be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Examples of Duties of the Advocacy Coordinator: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed; nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.
- Conduct policy analysis and research for mission-aligned issues.
- Research, write, and support publishing high-quality advocacy materials including but not limited to issue briefs, reports, testimony, public facing statements, newsletter content, etc.
- Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments that relate to agency’s advocacy agenda, execute agency advocacy action plan related to developments, and communicate with policymakers and stakeholders about relevant policy issues.
- Grow grassroots advocacy by developing and executing a grassroots engagement plan in alignment with agency’s advocacy agenda.
- Support agency’s civic and voter engagement efforts, including collaboration with external partners on awareness campaigns and events and internal partners to engage YWCA residents, program participants and alumni network.
- Work with Volunteer & Donations Manager to lead volunteers through activities including advocacy training, phone banking, text banking, canvassing, social media campaigns, etc.
- Partner with Marketing & Communications Department on communication strategies and identify opportunities to connect with YWCA constituency for calls to action that educate audiences and develop broad advocacy base.
- Prepare annual advocacy agenda in collaboration with Director of Advocacy and YWCA Columbus leadership, and spearhead the Resident Advocacy Council, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and presenting on issues as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with statewide associations, partner organizations and allied coalitions, policy makers, elected officials and their staff to build awareness of and support for YWCA Columbus’s public policy and advocacy priorities.
- Organize events and meetings related to advocacy issues. Create and facilitate trainings, workshops, and presentations on advocacy issues for internal staff and stakeholders, organizations and community members.
- Represent YWCA Columbus in public functions and conferences, and before constituency groups, policymakers and the news media through presentations, testimony, and other means.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate advocacy work and other engagement activities and produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle to Director of Advocacy and Director of Leadership & Social Justice.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Advocacy Coordinator:
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of justice, equity, liberation, and empowerment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in political science, social science, public policy and management, or related field; or equivalent, relevant experience.
- Familiarity with racial and gender equity issues, especially at the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights, K12 and higher education equity, public safety, reproductive justice, and civic engagement.
- Experience applying intersectional and critical lenses to policy analysis and implementation.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Advocacy Coordinator:
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and compile complex data for planning and reporting purposes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies, including public speaking engagements.
- Experience with community organizing methodologies and movement building.