Job Opening: Public Policy Director
Do you consider yourself naturally competitive and want the freedom and independence to make things happen? Do you walk into a room full of people and get excited about the chance to connect—and influence—them? Does the thought of doing the same things and the same routine everyday sound boring? Can you “spin the plates” and handle lots of tasks and responsibilities? If yes, keep on reading, you might be the one we are looking for!
Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network- a statewide advocacy group that strives to provide an educated, organized and amplified political voice to Indiana Muslims, advocating for positive civic and political changes in the state of Indiana- is seeking a Public Policy Director to join its team and help advance the organization’s political strategy.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Influencing Public Policy:
2. Building bridges with elected officials:
3. Educating IMAN and the Muslim community on the political process and policy engagements:
Education:
The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, economics or a related field. Lobbying experience is preferable but not required. Policy development or political experience would also be valuable alongside or in lieu of lobbying.
Skills and qualifications:
To apply, send your resume to Hiba Alami, IMAN Executive Director, at halami@imanadvocates.org. Deadline for applications is July 31, 2020.
Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network- a statewide advocacy group that strives to provide an educated, organized and amplified political voice to Indiana Muslims, advocating for positive civic and political changes in the state of Indiana- is seeking a Public Policy Director to join its team and help advance the organization’s political strategy.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Influencing Public Policy:
- Represent the organization’s interest at the Indiana Statehouse through: a) Acting as a lobbyist and ensuring that all organizational policies and interests are advocated; b) Attending committee hearings;
- Drive IMAN’s policy agenda development process;
- Draft legislation that aligns with the organization’s legislative agenda;
- Identify legislation relevant to IMAN’s legislative agenda during the session;
- Attend meetings with coalition partners and work collaboratively with them towards common goals.
2. Building bridges with elected officials:
- Act as a liaison with all levels of government to ensure the Muslim political voice is amplified;
- Meet with elected officials to introduce the organization and the Indiana Muslim community;
- Help invite and coordinate meetings with various political candidates and officials.
3. Educating IMAN and the Muslim community on the political process and policy engagements:
- Draft weekly legislative updates during the session;
- Develop educational materials about legislative issues as needed;
- Help the organization and its affiliates determine a strategy for political donations and other political engagements;
Education:
The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, economics or a related field. Lobbying experience is preferable but not required. Policy development or political experience would also be valuable alongside or in lieu of lobbying.
Skills and qualifications:
- Proficient knowledge of legislative processes;
- Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Demonstrated research and legislative drafting skills;
- Strong networking and effective negotiation skills;
- High degree of flexibility, especially in working with a broad range of skills sets and backgrounds;
- High learning agility;
- A Passion to serve the Indiana Muslim community.
To apply, send your resume to Hiba Alami, IMAN Executive Director, at halami@imanadvocates.org. Deadline for applications is July 31, 2020.