Policy & Legislation Lead: Shape Public Policy

The American Council; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Council in Sacramento seeks a Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs to own the substance of policy work: review and publish Policy Watch positions, write analyses, build relationships with legislators, and testify at hearings.

You will coordinate with coalition partners, supply policy content for voter guides and the Monthly Brief, and guide the organization’s voice on legislation with credibility and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public policy, legislative staff work, or advocacy, ideally in Sacramento.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of the legislative process and lobbying rules.
• The ability to engage respectfully across the aisle while holding clear convictions.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Policy Watch bill positions before they publish.
• Write bill analyses, position papers, action alerts, and call scripts.
• Build relationships with legislators and staff, and testify at hearings.
• Coordinate with coalition partners on shared legislative priorities.
• Supply policy content for voter guides and the Monthly Brief.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative relations

Writing & editing

Public speaking

Job description

The American Council in Sacramento seeks a Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs to own the substance of policy work: review and publish Policy Watch positions, write analyses, build relationships with legislators, and testify at hearings.

You will coordinate with coalition partners, supply policy content for voter guides and the Monthly Brief, and guide the organization’s voice on legislation with credibility and timeliness.