Advocacy Fellow

Catholic-Charities-of-Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition advancement

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking an Advocacy Fellow to support the Agency’s Advocacy team with legislative and policy work, including planning Advocacy Day in Annapolis, tracking bills, and contributing to a final Legislative Report.

The fellowship runs Monday to Friday with flexible hours, from November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, and offers hands-on experience in a trauma-informed, mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate and/or law student with interest in law, government, or public policy.
• Academic focus reflects a demonstrated interest or experience in law, government, or public policy.
• Proven success working in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for Advocacy Day in Annapolis, including venue, invitations, catering, and registration.
• Maintain up-to-date legislative trackers; review and summarize proposed legislation; schedule meetings with legislators.
• Contribute to the end-of-session Legislative Report with accurate data and summaries.
• Provide administrative support to the Advocacy Workgroup; take meeting notes and prepare agendas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social justice

Discretion

Prioritization

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Clerical procedures

MS Office

Education

Graduate or Law student

Public policy interest

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking an Advocacy Fellow to support the Agency’s Advocacy team with a range of legislative and policy-related activities. This position will assist in the planning and executing of the Agency’s Advocacy Day in Annapolis, MD, monitoring and tracking proposed legislation during the Maryland General Assembly session, contributing to the development of a comprehensive Legislative Report at the close of session, and helping to support the activities of the Advocacy Workgroup. This fellowship offers a hands-on opportunity to engage directly with the Agency’s Advocacy team and experience the legislative process up close.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible hours. The duration of the Fellowship is from November 1st, 2026, to April 30th, 2026.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate logistics for Advocacy Day in Annapolis, including securing the venue, managing invitations and RSVPs, arranging catering, and overseeing event registration, ensuring all components are executed on schedule and within budget.
• Assist advocacy staff during legislative session by maintaining up-to-date legislative tracker documents; reviewing and summarizing proposed legislation with accuracy; and scheduling meetings with legislators and/or staff; to facilitate timely engagement.
• Contribute to the preparation of the end-of-session Legislative Report by compiling accurate data, drafting content summaries, and ensuring all materials are submitted by established deadlines.
• Provide administrative support to the Advocacy Workgroup, including taking detailed meeting notes, helping prepare agendas and related documents in advance, and following up on assigned action items to ensure progress and accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate and/or Law Student, may consider undergraduate student based on experience.
• Academic focus reflects a demonstrated interest or experience in law, government, or public policy.
• Proven success working in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet tight deadlines.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Commitment to pursuit of social justice initiatives and comfortable working on issues impacting underserved communities.
• Acts with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and delegates activities as appropriate to ensure optimal workflow and productivity.
• Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance with an ability to work independently but knows when to ask questions and seek additional direction.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Displays excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Possesses a foundational understanding of clerical procedures and systems, including managing Outlook calendars, email, and recordkeeping.
• Requires proficiency in using computer systems and software to perform job function, including but not limited to, basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work options are available, contingent upon business needs and performance expectations in alignment with the Agency’s policy.
• Flexibility may be required to work beyond standard hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or transitioning between different work sites, which may involve walking, standing, or traveling to various locations as required by the role.
• Remaining in a stationary position, which may involve standing or sitting for extended periods, as required to complete tasks or duties associated with the role.
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, including tasks such as typing, data entry, or handling small objects. These repetitive activities may occur throughout the workday and require attention to ergonomics to ensure comfort and minimize strain.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and completeness of assigned work to ensure it meets quality standards and adheres to established guidelines.
• Hearing and vision abilities, with or without correction, sufficient to drive safely and effectively observe and communicate with others.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution

Tuition advancement

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

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