Advocacy & Policy Associate

Orchestra Co; Town of Boston (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Civitas Public Affairs Group, an Orchestra company, is seeking an Associate to support client teams across a portfolio of advocacy campaigns. This hybrid role requires three in-office days per week in Boston, NYC, or Washington, DC, with two remote days.

You will help build work plans, draft memos and presentations, coordinate with partners, monitor news and policy developments, and contribute strategic thinking to drive policy change.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in politics, campaigns, public affairs, or advocacy.
• Ability to research, summarize, and present complex issues clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse groups.
• Proactive, ownership mindset with ability to manage small projects.

Responsibilities

• Support client teams with work plans, memos, decks, and research.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitor news and policy developments relevant to client work.
• Engage allies and stakeholders across coalitions and campaigns.
• Assist in managing Civitas social media content and engagement.

Skills

Policy research

Written communication

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Civitas Public Affairs Group, an Orchestra company, is seeking an Associate to support client teams across a portfolio of advocacy campaigns. This hybrid role requires three in-office days per week in Boston, NYC, or Washington, DC, with two remote days.

You will help build work plans, draft memos and presentations, coordinate with partners, monitor news and policy developments, and contribute strategic thinking to drive policy change.