Legislative Counsel/Associate

Principal Responsibilities

The Legislative Counsel/Associate will work to advance the Center’s policy priorities at a state
level.

Responsibilities will include

• building or strengthening relationships with key ally organizations
• working with a broad range of legislative staff and allies to build relationships with policymakers and enact legislation
• providing significant technical assistance in drafting
  legislation and developing policy recommendations
• monitoring policy developments
• representing the Center in meetings and conferences.

The Legislative Counsel/Associate will
also use these state-level connections to influence national legislative and regulatory policy.

Significant out-of-state travel (25% of time on average) will be required.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications and policy analysis skills.
• Significant experience (2-5 years) in legislative process or demonstrated facility in building strong relationships with diverse constituencies is required. Experience in legislative drafting and knowledge of financial or consumer protection issues and/or
  related program experience is a plus.
• Self-starter, able to initiate and coordinate multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and with a diverse group of people and settings.
• Advanced degree in a law or policy related field a plus.
  

Compensation
Nonprofit salary, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.

Interested individuals
should send a resume, brief writing sample, and cover letter to hiringmanager@self-help.org

or

Hiring Manager

Self-Help

P.O. Box 3619

Durham, NC 27702