Legislative and Outreach Coordinator

Institute for Justice; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Legislative and Outreach Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone eager to blend grassroots advocacy with policy strategy, playing a pivotal role in shaping legislative strategies and ensuring seamless operations. The position offers flexibility with remote work options after training, alongside generous benefits like full health insurance and a 401(k) plan. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about advancing civil liberties, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Full health, dental, and vision insurance

Free short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Smart casual dress code

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in legislative, outreach, or advocacy work.
• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Drive grassroots advocacy campaigns and engage individuals and partners.
• Draft persuasive materials for legislators, the public, and media.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Ability to manage competing priorities

Tools

Quorum

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference through legislative advocacy? The Institute for Justice is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legislative and Outreach Coordinator to support our Legislative Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend grassroots advocacy with policy strategy in support of IJ’s mission to protect civil liberties. Working from our headquarters in Arlington, VA, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing legislative strategies, tracking important bills, and ensuring seamless internal operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive grassroots advocacy campaigns by identifying and engaging impacted individuals, activists, and coalition partners
• Draft persuasive materials for legislators, the public, and media, including one-pagers, press releases, and social content
• Track and manage IJ-sponsored and related legislation using government affairs software like Quorum
• Coordinate legislative testimony, materials, and logistics for hearings and meetings
• Provide administrative support to the Legislation team, including scheduling, document management, and internal coordination
• Plan and execute logistics for legislative events, conferences, and awareness-building webinars
• Represent IJ at conferences and legislative events, occasionally traveling and working outside of standard hours
• Maintain legislative web pages and internal systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility of resources

Qualifications:

• Extraordinary attention-to-detail and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative when appropriate
• Excellent communication skills with maturity to navigate politically sensitive situations
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Passion for advancing liberty and IJ’s legislative goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of relevant experience (legislative, outreach, or advocacy work)
• Familiarity with Quorum, WordPress, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms
• Experience with lobbying, government affairs, or state legislative processes

Additional Details:

• Some travel and weekend work required during legislative sessions (Jan–May)
• Occasional travel for events and conferences (Jun–Dec)
• This position is on-site at IJ headquarters in Arlington, VA. After the initial training period, when work allows, there is flexibility for 2 remote days per week

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours, with core business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premium)
• Free short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO, including a paid personal day and 12 paid holidays
• Smart casual dress code; casual Fridays

To apply, please submit aresume, short writing sample, and cover letter detailing why you're interested in working for the Institute for Justice.

IJ is an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page. No phone calls please.

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