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The State Policy Manager will support the growth and maintenance of the SGPC, including helping to develop and maintain resources made available to members. The State Policy Manager may occasionally be asked to support other programmatic work, including work being done through either the NWLC (c3) or NWLC Action Fund (c4). This work may consist of policy analysis, drafting blogs and fact sheets, coordinating meetings, and working with external partners. \nThis is a full-time exempt position of 37.5 hours per week. \nThe Organization \nThe National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice-in the courts, in public policy, and in our society-working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. \nWe use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us-especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families. \nFor more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women. Find out more at NWLC.org. \nResponsibilities \n State Gender Policy Collective (SGPC): \nConduct and compile policy research and author newsletter and blogs related to issues covered by the SGPC; \nManage the planning and administration of in-person convenings with SGPC members and assisting in the administration of virtual strategy sessions and briefings; \nManage and maintain stakeholder databases, resource hubs, and SGPC website and the vetting of new SGPC members; \nCoordinate internal NWLC teams working on the SGPC, including preparing for and/or facilitating internal meetings; and \nHelp develop, compile, and maintain resources to be used by members of the SGPC. \n General: \nConduct research and analysis on cross-cutting gender justice policy priorities and draft; accompanying materials such as blogs, fact sheets, voter guides, and other resources; \nAssist with management of external partnerships at both the federal and state levels, including organizing NWLC’s participation in national conferences; \nSupport cross-cutting state policy projects and internal state team coordination; \nAssist with coordinating and participating in calls, webinars, and events; \nManage hiring and supervision of interns; and \nOther duties as assigned, including helping other S&P teams when necessary. \nQualifications \nThe candidate must possess: \nA minimum of 2 years relevant experience; \nExperience in program coordination, staffing coalitions, advocacy campaigns; \nDemonstrated ability to develop and execute project plans and overall work plans; \nExcellent written and oral communication skills; \nDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of key organizational and external partners including community leaders, legislators and legislative staff and other stakeholders; \nAbility to prioritize, organize and complete work independently, and with discretion; \nExcellent organizational and project management skills; \nGenuine passion for the mission of the National Women’s Law Center; \nProficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; and \nProficiency in or ability and willingness to quickly learn website, newsletter, and document design layout software. \nAdditional preferred skills and knowledge: \nDemonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive team setting, remaining flexible, resourceful, and proactive; and \nDemonstrated commitment to and experience working on gender and racial equity and center communities of color in their approach to work. \nKey Relationships \nThe State Policy Manager will report to the Senior Director of State Policy and Strategy on the Strategy and Policy team and will work with members of the Strategy and Policy team, colleagues across NWLC and a diverse group of external partners. \nCompensation & Benefits \nA salary within the range of $93,417-109,360 will be provided to the successful candidate with at least 2 years of experience, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number of years of relevant experience they bring to the role. \nThe Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation. \nNWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocate to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virginia). \nThe first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period. \n\nClassification \nNWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining. \nHow to Apply \nTo apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled. \nApplicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC’s offices to express interest or check on the status of their application. \nThe National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. \nResearch indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. 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