Senior Associate

About the role

The Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting and executing client engagements across Civitas’ portfolio. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams and clients, providing direct exposure to big-picture policy and strategy development alongside some of the nation’s leading political, policy, and thought leaders.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of today’s political and public policy landscape. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, with experience in issue advocacy and/or campaigns, a solid foundation in project management, and a demonstrated ability to use advocacy tools and tactics to drive measurable results. Experience working in or with government, as well as in policy, organizing, or coalition-building environments, is preferred.

Accountabilities and Qualifications

• Manage client engagement, produce content, and meet deliverables.
• Provide expert internal and external project management across workstreams.
• Conduct research and maintain a strong understanding of legislation and policy.
• Produce high-quality written products, including white papers, policy briefs, and presentations that are client-ready.
• Provide project, event, and meeting support along with other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience, with a track record of successful execution of public affairs, policy, or electoral campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience in project and client management.
• Excellent written and oral communication, advocacy, and analytic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to take initiative and manage time independently.
• Strong computer, web, and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Willingness to serve as a team player with high impact and low ego.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with excellent judgement, a curious spirit and a sense of humor is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public policy or related field is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed for meetings and convenings.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$150,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This is a hybrid position that will require 3 days per week in the New York City/DC/Boston office. Civitas also offers opportunities for a bonus through an annual review process and an excellent benefits package including coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; paid parental leave; time off including vacation, holidays, and wellness days; 401(k) with an employer contribution and additional benefits.