Policy Associate
Policy Associate
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$ 55000 - 60000
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Job Description
Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessibleso that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission Project Bread The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Policy Associateto join our team.
At Project Bread we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fastpaced environment that values learning innovation and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Supervisor: Chief Policy Officer
Starting Salary Range: $55000$60000
The Role: The Policy Associate plays a vital role in keeping the Policy team organized and effective. This position ensures seamless coordination of daily operations enabling the team to focus on advancing policies that make food more accessible. From scheduling and logistics to preparing key materials and supporting external partnerships the Policy Associate is an essential contributor to our mission. A successful candidate thrives on supporting others excels in problemsolving and will be excited for valuable exposure to strategic advocacy efforts that create radical change.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administrative & Operational Support:
- Maintain departmental files and contact databases ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Support team members with tracking deadlines followups and project timelines.
- Collaborate with support staff across departments to coordinate and triage requests for meetings reports and other critical information updates.
Meeting & Event Coordination:
- Schedule internal and external meetings manage calendar invites and provide logistical support including with technology as needed.
- Assist in planning coordinating and executing policy team meetings and external coalition meetings.
- Take detailed meeting notes and track action items ensuring timely followup.
- Organize logistics for policyrelated events briefings and advocacy days.
Communication & Content Support:
- Assist in drafting and editing administrative documents reports and correspondence.
- Support content development as needed including fact sheets newsletters advocacy materials and PowerPoint presentations.
- Help manage communication with coalition partners policymakers and stakeholders.
Additional Duties:
- Provide general support to the Public Policy team as needed.
- Engage in crossteam collaboration to support advocacy initiatives and organizational goals.
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Participate in supporting the annual Walk for Hunger including working as event staff the weekend of the Walk (first weekend in May) and attending preWalk events as assigned.
- Participate in organizationwide events and meetings.
- Act to promote sustain and grow Project Breads positive productive and inclusive working environment.
Qualifications:
There are innumerable ways to learn grow and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional personal educational and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.
- Personal commitment to solving hunger in Massachusetts.
- Prior professional experience providing administrative and operational support in a fastpaced environment preferably in nonprofit policy or related environment.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage competing deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism; comfort interacting and supporting individuals of a variety of backgrounds.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize and edit written content from various sources to create a cohesive draft.
- Ability to manage by influence and build strong internal and external relationships.
- Excellent PowerPoint skills to prepare for presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite and virtual meeting platforms (e.g. Zoom Teams).
- Experience with Raisers Edge NXT or similar contact/CRM database and Asana is a plus.
- Although not required for the position the ability to speak multiple languages is viewed as a significant asset.
Additional Requirements
Working Location: All employees are currently working a hybrid remote and inoffice model and are expected to work in the office each week. The Policy Associate will typically need to be present in the East Boston office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and may require additional inperson work as needed.
COVID19 Vaccine Policy: For the safety and protection of Project Bread Staff & Constituents we do have a COVID19 Vaccine Policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated per the CDC definition. Accommodation requests will be considered through our normal request process.
Benefits
Benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield health and dental flexible spending accounts retirement plan with match after one year life and longterm disability contributions to commuting costs and wellness expenses and flexible paid time off.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin February 24th and continue until the position is filled.
Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status height weight or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
