The GRACE and End Child Poverty California team is hiring a Senior Policy Associate to support our advocacy and education efforts in Sacramento and across California.

We’re looking for a combination of the following:

• Passionate about our children, families, and communities and committed to working thoughtfully and with an intersectional lens on social justice issues
• Comfortable working within a small team as well as with consultants, government officials and agencies, and coalition partners; the latter a diverse mix of advocates and nonprofits, direct service providers, community and grassroots organizations, among others
• A balanced outlook on the demands of work and life, understanding people come first and willing and able to promote a fun, respectful, and healthy work environment
• Curious, reflective, and committed to learning–a proponent of the phrase “I don’t know”
• Dedicated to centering and uplifting the voices, stories, and expertise of people with lived experiences of poverty

The full job listing is attached as a PDF at the bottom of this post.

If this sounds like the job for you, we look forward to receiving your application! If not for you, please share with someone you think might be a fit–or widely across your networks.

We encourage applications from those in historically excluded or minoritized groups. If you read through the qualifications and don’t meet 100% of them, don’t let that be a barrier–apply anyway!

Please apply by submitting the following to info@grace-inc.org. PDFs are preferred where possible.

• Cover letter: We view a cover letter as a key opportunity for candidates to share more about themselves and how their specific background, interests, skills, and experience are a match for GRACE as well as how GRACE/this role fit into a candidate’s desired personal and professional growth plans. We ask that cover letters are no longer than two pages but allow candidates to use this space as they see fit. Please include your cover letter as an attachment.
• Resume or CV: Preferred length is no longer than 5 pages, depending on experience. Please include as an attachment.
• Writing sample(s): We ask that candidates share samples of their writing with us, but are open to format, audience, and length. Most samples submitted are between 1-10 pages total; please do not exceed 10 pages. Examples of past submissions include: research reports, portions of theses or dissertations, policy briefs, presentations, blog posts, and emails. The only requirement is that the samples must be primarily written and edited by the candidate. Writing samples can be attached and/or online sample links can be included in the body of the email.
• Required Supplemental Questions: Please include answers to the following questions in the body of the email.
  • Y/N: Do you currently live in California?
    • Y/N: If you answered No to Question 1, do you have plans to move to California by the end of 2024?
  • This position requires experience running bills and/or budget campaigns. Please list 2-3 bills/campaigns you have been involved in at the state (preferred) or federal levels.
  • This position requires experience working with statewide coalitions. Please list 2-3 coalitions you’ve been involved with in professional or volunteer capacities.

Applications submitted by September 27, 2024 will be given priority. After September 27, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If this post is live, it means we’re still accepting applications!