Legislative Strategist - Oklahoma

About the role

A driven and mission-focused Legislative Strategist to execute state-level policy campaigns as directed by the Manager, State Government Affairs. Will build Prison Fellowship's influence among state policymakers and coalition partners while recruiting and engaging grassroots and grasstops in assigned target states.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
• Lead state policy campaign in Oklahoma
• Work to advance Prison Fellowship's policy initiatives in target states
• Travel as necessary to advance policy goals and represent Advocacy at events as requested
• Collaborate with grassroots and grasstops at conferences and other events which will include in-prison meetings

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in public policy or as a practitioner in the political or justice system
• 2-5 years of experience in coalition building, interacting with the legislative process, mobilizing the faith community as well as demonstrated ability to interact with government leaders and executive level decision makers
• Bachelor's degree in public policy or other relevant area of study; juris doctorate degree preferred
• Knowledge of public policy, the criminal justice system, and coalition building
• Ability to draft one-pagers, model legislation, testimony, and model constituent emails
• Proficiency in MS Office and social network platforms
• Sound judgement and analytical skills; political savvy
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and regularly lift office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in public policy or as a practitioner in the political or justice system
• 2-5 years of experience in coalition building, interacting with the legislative process, mobilizing the faith community as well as demonstrated ability to interact with government leaders and executive level decision makers
• Bachelor's degree in public policy or other relevant area of study; juris doctorate degree preferred
• Knowledge of public policy, the criminal justice system, and coalition building
• Ability to draft one-pagers, model legislation, testimony, and model constituent emails
• Proficiency in MS Office and social network platforms
• Sound judgement and analytical skills; political savvy
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and regularly lift office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds

Benefits

At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well-being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis. In addition, we offer a team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.

Pay

The salary range for this position is projected to be between $55,000-$68,000.

Schedule

This is a full-time remote position in Oklahoma with a heavy travel component of up to 50%, and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements.