Policy Manager
$45k/y-$55k/y
4 days ago
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Summary
Prosperity Indiana is seeking a Policy Manager to assist the Senior Director of Policy & Strategy in executing the organization’s policy and advocacy priorities in Indianapolis, IN.
About the Role
As a Policy Manager, you will lead statewide advocacy coalitions, advance the organization's mission by recruiting participants, manage advocacy-related activities, plan policy education events, assist with policy content creation, support advocacy capacity building, manage grants, monitor legislation, and engage with policymakers year-round.
About You
Required:
- Strong commitment to working in a mission-driven community development organization.
- Highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with a variety of research methods.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Comfortable working with racially and economically diverse populations and underrepresented communities.
- Centrally located in Indiana and willing to do seasonal statewide and national travel.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
Preferred:
- Grant writing and reporting experience.
- Knowledge of the human services and/or community economic development sector.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector.
- Graduate degree in political science, public affairs, law, government, social work or related field.
Benefits
- Paid health insurance.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Prosperity Indiana
Prosperity Indiana builds a better future for our communities by providing advocacy, leveraging resources, and engaging an empowered network of members to create inclusive opportunities that build assets and improve lives. Prosperity Indiana was founded in 1986 as the Indiana Association for Community Economic Development to serve community development organizations working on behalf of disadvantaged and low-income populations in Indiana. Our member organizations strengthen Hoosier communities in rural, small city, and urban areas in Indiana through housing rehabilitation and construction; employment-generating activities; real estate development; industrial and small business development; and human services.
Indianapolis, IN