Senior Government Relations Advocate – Civil Rights (MA)

Massachusetts, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The ACLU of Massachusetts (ACLUM) invites a Senior Government Relations Specialist to advance civil rights and civil liberties in Massachusetts’ legislature and executive branch, across a broad range of issue areas including criminal justice reform, racial justice, and voting rights. You will lead strategic advocacy campaigns and lobby policymakers, building coalitions with partners.

Reporting to the Legislative Director, you will develop strategies, write testimony, monitor bills, and educate

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience advancing or managing legislative, policy, or political initiatives.
• Significant experience with political or advocacy campaigns required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Massachusetts political ecosystem and legislative process preferred.
• JD or advanced degree in political science, public policy, government relations or related field a plus.
• Strong familiarity with how local, state, or national political processes work in policy development and legislating.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with legislators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ACLUM’s primary lobbyist at the Massachusetts State House.
• Develop and implement legislative strategies to achieve advocacy objectives.
• Develop and nurture relationships with lawmakers, ACLUM advocates, and consultants.
• Engage with legislators and their staff at the State House and at political events.
• Coordinate lobbying activities and draft/testify at hearings with colleagues and partners.
• Represent ACLUM in legislative and advocacy coalitions as assigned.
• Collaborate with ACLUM community advocates to build political influence for statewide goals.
• Work with the communications team to create advocacy materials for policymakers and the public.

Skills

Verbal communication

Persuasive writing

Public speaking

Relationship building

Advocacy campaigns

Lobbying

Policy analysis

Education

JD or advanced degree in political science/public policy/government relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The ACLU of Massachusetts (ACLUM) invites a Senior Government Relations Specialist to advance civil rights and civil liberties in Massachusetts’ legislature and executive branch, across a broad range of issue areas including criminal justice reform, racial justice, and voting rights. You will lead strategic advocacy campaigns and lobby policymakers, building coalitions with partners.

Reporting to the Legislative Director, you will develop strategies, write testimony, monitor bills, and educate