[Hiring] Policy Manager @World Animal Protection

Role Description

The Policy Manager leads the implementation and tactical delivery of strategic policy initiatives that advance local and state bills protecting wild animals exploited in the pet trade. This role combines policy research, direct and indirect lobbying engagement, and grassroots organizing.

• Advance legislation and policy aimed at reducing and ending the use of wild animals in the pet trade.
• Manage contract lobbyists, build coalitions, and organize grassroots groups to support and introduce legislation.
• Research and analyze state and local legislation, and draft persuasive policy materials, including testimony and fact sheets.
• Manage assigned project budgets.

Qualifications

• At least three years of public policy experience.
• Demonstrated success advancing bills in city councils or state legislatures.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Familiarity with state and municipal legislative processes.
• Clear commitment to animal protection.
• Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success with direct lobbying and securing the successful drafting and passage of new bills.
• Proven experience coordinating and delivering successful and impactful policy campaigns.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to facilitate and inspire multi-functional and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated experience of relationship-building and representing an organization to external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and managing budgets and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in English (additional languages valued) with verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• A passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to the aims and values of World Animal Protection.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Help saving for your retirement - join our 403(b) retirement savings plan with a match up to 3% of your salary.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Opportunity to flex public holidays to an alternate day that better suits an employee and their beliefs.
• Wellness Days - accrue one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours per year.
• 2 global Wellbeing midyear closure days.
• Flexibility in choosing start times that align with business needs and work-life balance.
• Life Insurance - employer-paid life insurance coverage of 2 times annual salary, up to a maximum benefit of $300,000.
• Volunteer Leave - 2 days per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
• A range of leave and support benefits for important life moments.
• Long Service Milestones to celebrate a 10-year anniversary (and every subsequent 5 years).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.