Policy & Advocacy Fellow - Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer</

Tuition advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore seeks an Advocacy Fellow to support the Agency's Advocacy team with legislative and policy activities. The role involves planning Advocacy Day in Annapolis, tracking proposed legislation, and helping prepare a comprehensive Legislative Report.

The fellowship runs November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexible hours, including hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Graduate and/or Law student, or advanced undergrad with relevant experience.
• Experience or interest in law, government, or public policy.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Advocacy Day logistics in Annapolis, including RSVP management and venue coordination.
• Maintain and summarize legislative trackers; schedule meetings with legislators and staff.
• Assist in drafting end-of-session Legislative Report with accurate data.
• Draft end-of-session Legislative Report content with accuracy.
• Take detailed meeting notes and support Advocacy Workgroup items.

Skills

Discretion & professionalism

Effective communication

Prioritization & time management

Strong organizational skills

Legislative & policy familiarity

Outlook

MS Office

Education

Graduate and/or Law Student

Undergraduate student with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook/Calendar software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore seeks an Advocacy Fellow to support the Agency's Advocacy team with legislative and policy activities. The role involves planning Advocacy Day in Annapolis, tracking proposed legislation, and helping prepare a comprehensive Legislative Report.

The fellowship runs November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexible hours, including hybrid work options.