Policy Analyst, Cleveland

JOB TITLE: Cleveland Policy Analyst

REPORTS TO: Senior Policy Analyst

UNIT: Narrative Strategy

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Cleveland Policy Analyst provides policy insights for New Voices for Reproductive Justice’s (New Voices) organizational programming. This position will educate Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized people across the Greater Cleveland Area about legislation that directly impacts their lives. The Cleveland Policy Analyst will engage in political education, policy advocacy, partnering with allied lawmakers and organizational partners, and providing educational opportunities – through a Reproductive Justice lens. The Policy Analyst will embody an entrepreneurial and self-starting mentality, with an eagerness to learn and educate others, collaborate across departments to strengthen and inform organizational mobilization efforts, and help the Policy & Advocacy department meet annual objectives. 

        ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Serve as New Voices’ policy expert in the Greater Cleveland Area including but not limited to educating constituents and staff members on relevant legislation pertaining to abortion access, Black maternal health, environmental justice, voting rights, and other relevant organizational issues that are highlighted in current news and events (ie: policing and mass incarceration, education, housing rights, etc.).

• Cultivate and build relationships with strategic partners and coalitions, allied lawmakers, 

         and community and grassroots leaders to advance Reproductive Justice-informed policy and legislation.

• In partnership with Senior Policy Analyst, track and monitor relevant legislation and policy initiatives across the Greater Cleveland Area and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as it relates to city-specific issues.

• Help mobilize New Voices’s Greater Cleveland Area base to become organizational and Reproductive Justice champions through the creation and dissemination of educational materials and assorted policy-informed activities. 

• Collaborate with Cleveland Community Organizer and the Cleveland Integrated Voter Engagement Coordinator to increase Cleveland-based constituents' understanding of, interest in, and participation in New Voices programming and the Reproductive Justice movement as a whole.  

• Attend relevant city and state-wide congressional briefings, budget hearings, town halls, etc.

• In partnership with the Narrative Strategy Team, help create a strategic media plan to position New Voices as a thought leader in policy and education in and throughout the Greater Cleveland Area. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of experience and education. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in any of the following areas: Environmental and/or Climate Justice or Action; Racial, Gender, or Reproductive Justice; Black Maternal Health/Reproductive Health; Public Health; Community 

Organizing; and/or Public Policy. 

• At least two (2) years of experience hosting and/or facilitating workshops, trainings, or  other programs either in-person or online, demonstrating excellent planning, presentation, and speaking skills. 

• Must be comfortable with public speaking and speaking to the media as needed; basic oral, written, and presentation skills coupled with experience in relationship-building and outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates discipline and motivation in completing designated projects. 

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Google Suite; experience with database programs such as Bloomerang is Preferred.            

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Affirms the core principles of the Reproductive Justice and Human Rights framework for Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized people. 

• Exhibits strategic, creative, resourceful, and innovative thinking. 

• Must be able to effectively discuss Reproductive Justice and the health and well-being of Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized people with diverse audiences. 

• Proficiency in Google Suite; experience with database programs such as Bloomerang is preferred. 

• Exhibits the ability to work independently and excellent time management skills. 

• Demonstrates passion, enthusiasm, motivation, commitment, integrity, and the ability to inspire others to engage with New Voices.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

Reports to: Senior Policy Analyst

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a typical office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions: 1) Travels throughout the designated region of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Cleveland, and throughout the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio representing the organization 2) Frequently required to work at a fast pace 3) Requires considerable concentration and creativity 4) Requires irregular hours including evening and weekend work. 

DISCLAIMER: New Voices for Reproductive Justice is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.