[Hiring] Senior Policy Specialist @Mercy For Animals

Role Description

As a senior policy specialist, you will help research, draft, and advance legislation and policies that remove animals from the food system and reduce the suffering of animals used for food.

• Conduct direct lobbying and essential administrative tasks such as bill tracking, analysis, and managing internal communications requests related to external policy work
• Stay abreast of current events and political developments and think creatively about how Mercy For Animals’ policy initiatives relate to and may impact them
• Draft persuasive letters, other correspondence, fact sheets, op-eds, grassroots action alerts, and testimony
• Expand support for Mercy For Animals’ policy priorities through coalitions comprising organizations and associations with varied but intersectional interests, including groups not traditionally associated with animal protection
• Foster bipartisan relationships with individuals, institutions, and organizations to positively influence and gain support for Mercy For Animals’ policy initiatives
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties assigned

Qualifications

• At least one year’s government affairs or public policy experience, including reviewing and researching legislation and working with policymakers to advance a legislative agenda
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong ability to multitask
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills that include keen attention to detail
• Ability to distill complicated bills, regulations, and information into simple, compelling recommendations
• Creative, solution-oriented, outside-the-box thinking to achieve incremental change
• Knowledge of state and municipal legislative processes
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Willingness to travel approximately two - six times a year for work
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Compensation and Benefits

• Earn an annual salary of $63,000 - $65,000 USD, depending on qualifications
• Commute-free life as a remote team member
• No- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan, with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3.5% of your annual earnings

Application Details

We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go outside a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture; what we would gain from having you on our team; and how you align with our organizational vision, mission, and values.

To ensure fairness in the hiring process, we request that all applicants refrain from submitting materials that are generated entirely by artificial intelligence tools. We recognize that such tools can be useful in refining tone, grammar, and clarity, but please ensure that your materials reflect your personal experience, qualifications, and authentic voice.

Our Commitment to You

Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization. We are committed to the principles of equity and justice, and our culture celebrates authenticity—enabling every team member to shine. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, job needs, and job requirements, and potential team members of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and ability are encouraged to apply.

We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those from or in communities impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice. In addition, please let us know if you have a reasonable accommodation request at any point within the hiring process.

Come as you are, and help us transform our society and construct a truly compassionate food system.