Policy Director, Georgia

The role

The Policy Director advances SPLC's policy objectives in Georgia through a multi-strategy advocacy agenda. This person manages the Georgia Policy team, directs state contract lobbyists, and builds relationships with elected officials and community stakeholders.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a strategic workplan to achieve organizational objectives in Georgia.
• Identify and respond to opportunities to influence policy decisions at local and state levels.
• Secure, draft, and deliver legislative testimony, sign-on letters, and other advocacy assets.
• Manage the Georgia Policy team, including hiring, performance evaluation, and coaching.
• Oversee Georgia's state-based lobbyists and manage contract renewals and payments.
• Build and maintain coalition spaces with diverse representation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, allied organizations, and community partners.
• Serve as a spokesperson in media interviews, presentations, and roundtables.
• Prepare documentation for the Chief Policy Officer and Regional Policy Director.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required qualifications

• At least five (5) years of policy advocacy experience, including developing, managing, and implementing campaigns to pass and oppose legislation and government agency rules.
• At least two (2) years of experience in social justice/civil rights work.
• At least two (2) years of proven managerial experience of staff including hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and mentoring.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and maintaining an innovative and positive working culture, including commitment to JEDI principles.
• Highschool diploma or GED.
• Operational understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) permissible lobbying activity and compliant time tracking.
• Ability to develop, manage and execute effective, data-driven local and state-level advocacy initiatives.
• Skilled in listening and persuasive communication to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage time in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in partnership with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

Nice to have

• experience in a deeply partisan environment
• relevant work within the assigned state for the role

About the company

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices.