Share Email Opening Title Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues, Extended Application Close: October 31, 2023  Ministry Team Public Life and Social Policy Team   Reports To Director of Washington, DC Office   FLSA Status Exempt   Salary Grade 8   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category Program Team Based in Washington, DC   Starting Salary $83,000   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues shall participate in and have primary responsibility for leading the work of the domestic public policy advocacy,, including but not limited to the following: a) Washington-based advocacy; b) grassroots mobilization; c) media advocacy; and d) electronic advocacy. The person in this position will regularly work in cooperation with national staff of the United Church of Christ. The majority of the work will be carried out with ecumenical and interfaith groups in Washington, various settings of the United Church of Christ, and in secular coalitions. Because of changing legislative limits and opportunities, shifting public policy priorities in Justice and Local Church Ministries and ecumenical and interfaith coalitions, the person in this position must be flexible in learning and responding to various areas of policy that have been identified. It is understood that issues of justice and peace, civil and human rights, environmental justice, and other advocacy issues that may have a particular United States-based focus often have international dimensions, therefore close collaborations with advocates focused on such issues is expected. LOCATION: The Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues is based in the Washington, DC office; therefore, Policy Advocate is expected to reside in the Washington metropolitan area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead issue advocacy activities engaging members of Congress and their staff. Participate in and lead issue advocacy efforts engaging members of presidential administrations, Supreme Court decisions and other key decision makers and policy processes. Coordinate, advise and strategize with colleagues of the National Ministries and other United Church of Christ partners, interfaith and ecumenical partners, and secular partners concerning emerging and ongoing domestic public policy issues. Provide ongoing guidance and input for the work of the UCC Justice and Peace Action Network (JPANet) with regard to advocacy strategy on constituency growth and mobilization. Participate in, and occasionally lead the activities of ecumenical and interfaith coalitions, various working groups, conferences (including Ecumenical Advocacy Days), press conferences, demonstrations/public witness, and related activities. Write for and communicate with members and organized constituencies of the United Church of Christ concerning advocacy on domestic public policy issues. This will include writing actions alerts and news pieces for the UCC Justice and Peace Action Network, press statements/releases, articles/op-eds for UCC communications outlets, and managing and writing for several web pages on selected public policy issues. Participate in setting policy priorities along with DC based staff, and the Director of the Washington Office, who provides leadership in the determination of changing advocacy priorities. Share in the general work of collaborating with the varied settings and constituencies of the United Church of Christ, including outreach to Conferences, Associations, and other settings, as well as supporting issue-based networks. Know and interpret the General Synod and other policy bases for public policy advocacy within the United Church of Christ. Embody and articulate the Christian faith through the interpretation of policy directives and in shaping advocacy priorities and activities. Occasional preaching, teaching, and group facilitation related to public policy advocacy.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, graduate degree in an area relevant to the work of a domestic public policy advocate, or its equivalent highly preferred. Experience in direct public policy advocacy with lawmakers and their staff. Demonstrated ability to analyze public policy issues from a faith-based perspective with attention to impacts on multiple constituencies. Excellent multi-faceted communication skills, including a willingness to learn, and preferably experience in, working with relevant electronic software and electronic organizing and communication. Ability to articulate a vital Christian faith as it relates to interpreting issues and developing advocacy activities. An understanding of the polity and structure of the United Church of Christ and an appreciation of the diverse histories and constituencies of the United Church of Christ. Knowledge of the General Synod and other public policy bases of the United Church of Christ. Demonstrated experience of serving on a team effectively. Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead on issues where there are few partners and limited support. Sensitivity to working with diverse staff partners and constituencies, and in diverse ecumenical, interfaith, and secular partnerships, when there are important varieties of culture, race, class, gender, language, geographic, and ability differences. Experience in preaching, teaching, and facilitating. Ability to travel as needed. This position requires work in the DC Office at least 2 days/week. Protecting the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment and proof of record will be requested during the onboarding process. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility. It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.   Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, life, pension benefits   Application Deadline October 31, 2023   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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