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Federal Policy Analyst

Jobs with Justice

Job Description

Jobs With Justice is a national network of local coalitions comprised of labor unions, worker centers, community, faith-based, and student organizations. We work locally and nationally to reduce inequality by expanding opportunities for workers to organize and to bargain collectively. The national staff provides strategic support to nearly 25 autonomous local coalitions, builds networks on common issues, shapes public discourse and leads strategic campaigns to build power for working people. Jobs With Justice is committed to winning real change for workers by leading campaigns that combine innovative communications strategies, solid research and policy advocacy, grassroots action, and coalition building.

Position overview:

Federal Policy Analysts are responsible for planning and implementation of JWJ legislative, enforcement and judicial strategies that support and expand the ability of working people to organize and collectively bargain, especially on the federal level, although some state and local policy work will be part of the job as well. At JWJ, Federal Policy Analysts are encouraged to be creative, working closely with the Policy Director and organizing and other program staff, to support in national campaign development, engage partners related to campaign assignments and support the involvement of local coalitions, affiliates and partners in federal strategy development and enforcement. The position will report to the Policy Director, Adam Sham. This position will be located in the Washington, DC area.

Primary Responsibilities

Execute federal policy strategies that advance the organization’s goals and translates our priorities into actionable policy outcomes.

Support and lead emerging work innovating, analyzing and testing new strategies to insert the JWJ Way into policy, particularly at the federal level.

. Cultivate strategic relationships among important stakeholders, such as unions, other labor advocates, organizations working on federal policy, Capitol Hill offices, administrative agencies and the White House.

Provide training and support for staff and leaders of JWJ local coalitions, affiliates and partners in developing campaign- related policy and nurturing strategic relationships at the federal level.

Incorporate staff and leaders of JWJ coalitions, affiliates and partners in decision-making and implementation of field strategies related to federal legislation/administrative campaigns.

Respond to internal and external requests for information, policy, or analysis of specific legislation in coordination with JWJ policy team or communications staff.

Write issue briefs, articles and memoranda on policy issues and policy-related best practices for JWJ.

Provide information and technical assistance to staff. Provide policy analysis to committees, task forces, work groups that JWJ participates in.

Support federal policy-related solidarity requests from partners, coordinating and aligning with relevant departments to implement solidarity actions.

Brief relevant staff directors and campaign leads on policy developments that might impact decision-making and/or messaging.

Represent the organization through lobbying and at events and other meetings relevant to policy and JWJ strategies.

Support and sometimes lead cross functional teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver on strategic projects.

Track and document progress within assigned policy campaigns, projects, and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and post-graduate degree in related field, such as labor studies, political science, law, or public policy required.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience working on policy campaigns. post-graduate education can be substituted for 5 of those years.

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an effort to pass bipartisan pro-worker legislation at the federal level.

Established relationships with unions, other labor advocates and allied organizations, Capitol Hill offices, and administrative agency staff.

Experience with academic and/or professional organizations dedicated to developing scholars, researchers or practitioners in the policy or research fields.

Strong understanding of the legal frameworks that govern worker issues.

Excellent communication skills – writing, speaking, listening, advising – and political savvy.

Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize large amounts of information.

Interest in government policy, programs, and cross‐system strategies at the state and national levels that support workers.

Proven track record of staying up to date with current events, political developments, and emerging trends at the intersection of political science and labor issues to ensure the relevancy of research and analysis.

Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender justice and the ability to apply an intersectional lens to economic justice.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data analytics tools such as Excel, R, or Stata

Multi-lingual

Salary: Between $73205-$79,205 negotiated based on experience and in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

This is a union-represented position, represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA.

To apply, email your resume, cover letter and references to info@jwj.org. For references, please include a former supervisor.

Jobs With Justice Education Fund is an affirmative action employer and strongly encourages people of color, women, l/g/b/t/q individuals, those with disabilities, and those with working class backgrounds to apply.  Frequently cited statistics show that people of color, women, trans, and non-binary people, as well as other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. JWJ encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.

If you need accommodation in any step of the process, please indicate on the application or contact Candace Johnson, Deputy Director For Organizational Strength, Candace@jwj.org or call 720-309-6060.

Executive Director

Jobs with Justice San Francisco

Are you a visionary, strategic leader with a passion for workers’ rights? Do you thrive on building strong coalitions and resilient organizations? Jobs With Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to guide the organization’s campaigns and operations.

The ED will strengthen coalition power and ensure the organization continues to build worker, labor, and community-led movements for economic and social justice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate brings at least 8 years of combined experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and strategy development, organizing/coalition work, including experience with base building organizations. Recognized as a strong leader with high social and emotional intelligence, the ideal candidate can navigate change while inspiring others.

Lead our dynamic team making a difference for the long haul. Apply today for the Executive Director position—salary range: $110,000–$122,000 annually, with excellent benefits.

About Jobs with Justice San Francisco

Jobs with Justice San Francisco (JWJSF) is a long term, multi-racial alliance of labor unions, worker centers and community groups supporting workers’ rights and fighting for economic, racial and gender justice. Our member groups represent service workers, domestic workers, healthcare workers, educators, city workers, seniors, people with disabilities, tenants, students and more. Our coalition connects people—workers, Black and Brown people, immigrants, queer and gender-oppressed folks—to build collective power and win real systems change.

We believe as Audre Lorde said, “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” Working people need good jobs with dignity and a voice at work, quality and equitable public education, affordable housing and a liveable climate. We see economic, racial and gender justice as intersecting and necessary to each other. Our current programs focus on workers rights and climate justice.

Duties & Responsibilities

Fundraising

Lead overall fundraising strategy, including foundation and grassroots
Lead foundation fundraising, including prospecting, funder relationships, and grant management (tracking, proposal writing and reporting)
Cultivate philanthropic partnerships and serve as a thought leader with the funding community
Oversee grassroots fundraising, including member dues, annual gala, sustaining donors, etc

Coalition Leadership & Organizing

Manage relationships with coalition members (Steering Committee & E-board), including check-ins and conflict resolution
Plan and lead coalition meetings, events, and member engagement
Attend member actions and speak as appropriate
Maintain strong relationships with external partners/allies
Coordinate policy positions with members and the Legislative Committee

Strategy Development and Campaigning

Build shared agenda and strategy across the coalition with E-board and Leadership Team
Coordinate long- and short-term strategies, including campaign planning and responsive decision-making
Ensure member participation in strategy, tactics, and campaign evaluation
Represent JWJSF in media and movement spaces
Support staff with campaign implementation

Organizational & Staff Management

Ensure effective systems for HR policies, performance evaluations and compliance
Monitor JWJSF’s finances, including budgeting, resource allocation, and internal controls
Support a healthy and inclusive culture in collaboration with the Staff Culture committee
Collaborate with Leadership Team on the above
Provide supervision to 3–5 staff, fostering strong communication, coordination, and leadership development

Governance + E-board Management

Oversee governance of E-board and Steering Committee, ensuring regular meetings and effective engagement
Coordinate with Executive and Finance Committees on fiduciary duties and compliance
Ensure timely elections and adherence to bylaws, legal, regulatory, and CBA requirements

Required Skills and Experience

8+ years leading labor and/or community organizing efforts, ideally in a coalition setting
2+ years in nonprofit leadership
Proven experience with foundation fundraising
Strong ability to grow and maintain coalitions, uniting ally leadership around a common agenda
Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to handle conflict between individuals and organizations
Strong leadership to coach, motivate, delegate, foster accountability and build positive team culture
Resourceful in prioritizing and investing in people/systems while driving towards clarity and solutions
Advanced organizing skills: strategic/political analysis, campaign development, power mapping, and navigating complex political landscapes
Demonstrated commitment to addressing racial, gender, and class oppression in organizational practice
Personal integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and dedication to mission
Emotionally intelligent, self-reflective, aware of positionality and power; able to give and receive feedback
Strong verbal and written communication, effective online and in person

Physical requirements

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time, ability to communicate via phone/text and email/video conferencing.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (accommodations available if needed).
Travel: must be able to travel weekly within the SF Bay Area, regularly statewide and occasionally nationwide.

Working conditions and environment

Our staff promote a positive, collaborative and supportive environment for each other. While some periods are busier than others, JWJSF’s culture strongly supports and encourages work/life balance. Work will involve occasional travel, and sometimes long and irregular hours.

The Executive Director role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with time both in the office and working remotely. JWJSF has offices in San Francisco (near Civic Center BART) and downtown Oakland (near 12th St BART). We regularly have in-person meetings and events in San Francisco, some of which take place in the evening and on weekends.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110-122k, depending on experience. JWJSF offers an excellent benefits package currently including:

Paid vacation that starts with 3 weeks for new employees and increases thereafter;
Additional paid leave during a scheduled 2 week winter break;
401(k) contributions rising from 3% to 12% of salary, no employee match required;
100% employer-paid premiums for high quality family healthcare, vision and dental coverage through our union health and welfare fund.

This position is open until filled. JWJSF is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, caste, or any other characteristic protected by law. We honor both the letter and spirit of these protections. Queer, transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming, disabled, Black, and Indigenous people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply for this position here.

Grants Coordinator

North Bay Jobs with Justice

North Bay Jobs with Justice (NBJwJ) is seeking a qualified candidate for this position. Position open until filled.

NBJwJ is a grassroots coalition of community and labor organizations building power and winning economic and racial justice on the frontlines of climate change in Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties. NBJwJ is currently leading a multi-year strategic campaign in Sonoma County to improve the working conditions of immigrant and Indigenous farmworkers while also developing good off-season jobs in climate resilience work rooted in the workers’ own traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). We are affiliated with National Jobs with Justice and based in Santa Rosa, CA.

Position Summary:

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for identifying, securing, and managing public and philanthropic funding to support NBJwJ’s programs and campaigns. This role leads all aspects of grant development and compliance, while also supporting general fundraising and donor engagement, including NBJwJ’s monthly sustainer program and annual fundraiser. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to social, racial, and economic justice. The Grants Coordinator reports to the Just Transition Lead, with priority issues and campaigns set by the Executive Director and Executive Board.

General Responsibilities of the Grants Coordinator:

Identify public and philanthropic funding opportunities through independent research, attending events and webinars, and communicating with partners
Organize, draft and manage grant proposals, collaborating with staff and partner organizations to vet projects and develop successful and timely submissions
Work with the Just Transition Lead to oversee all grant awards; manage deadlines and reporting requirements; track expenses and manage budgets; request and assemble financial documentation; track program data; fulfill all reporting requirements
Lead all aspects of compliance with grant terms as well as state and federal regulations
Work with bookkeeper on financial reporting and compliance related to grants
Engage monthly sustainer program
Maintain databases of current and prospective funders and grants
Assist with annual fundraiser, specifically management of sponsors and donors

Key Qualities and Competencies:

3 years of relevant experience in grant prospecting, writing and management; budget management; or similar
Strong commitment to worker justice and the labor movement, gender and racial justice, immigrant justice, climate justice, and an intersectional social movement
Ability to work effectively & collaboratively within working class, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
Trustworthy and transparent
Strong written and oral communication skills, multilingual including Spanish and/or Indigenous languages is ideal
Effective time management skills with proven track record of developing, managing and being accountable to deadlines
Proficient with standard applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and Google (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar), Adobe Acrobat, Canva, etc.
Willingness to attend or facilitate occasional worker-led meetings and events on evenings and weekends
Willingness to travel throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties and occasional travel to San Francisco and Oakland. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance by job start date

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience, education, and/or familiarity with climate resilience, vegetation management, restoration, and/or prescribed fire
Experience managing state grants, government contracts, or other public funding sources
An understanding of the ecology of the North Bay

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience, $75,126.25 to $84,997.86 with annual raises and cost of living adjustments; fully paid health, vision and dental benefits; retirement benefits; paid leave, vacation and sick time; 13 paid holidays; cell phone allowance. This is a Union represented position with Teamsters Local 665.

Email cover letter and resume with three work references to northbayjwj@gmail.com with the subject line “Grants Coordinator”

North Bay Jobs with Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage youth, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.

Learn more and apply here.