Application Deadline: June 3, 2022 or until filled
Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Washington DC area (incumbent must be able to engage in regular, in person advocacy and lobbying in DC but may work from a remote office for daily activities)
About Us: Freedom Network USA (FNUSA) is the nation’s largest alliance of organizations and individual advocates working with survivors of all forms of human trafficking to ensure that trafficked persons have access to justice, safety, and opportunity. FNUSA advocates for a human rights-based approach to human trafficking at the federal level, including advocacy with federal agencies and lobbying in Congress. FNUSA has a work atmosphere where everyone’s opinions and ideas are valued. We are committed to healthy work-life balance and offer everyone opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow.
Position Summary: The Senior Policy Specialist will support the diverse legal and policy work of FNUSA, including lobbying on the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims’ Protection Act, appropriations, and other federal legislation; advocacy with federal agencies including comments on regulations and policy efforts; and training and technical assistance on legal and policy issues. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, and reports to the Executive Director.
Essential Job Functions:
Advocacy
Lobbying- Federal
Skills and Qualifications
Work Environment: FNUSA has become a fully remote organization. Employees can choose to work from home or to have FNUSA provide a co-working office space near them.
COVID 19 Vaccine Requirement: All employees who wish to, or are required to by the nature of their position, attend in-person work meetings or events, will be required to be vaccinated from COVID 19. Accommodations will be granted only where they do not cause undue hardship to the organization.
Essential Physical Requirements:
Compensation: The salary range is $55,000 - $60,000 depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement. The final salary offer will be contingent upon an organizational compensation analysis and equity review. In order to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, compensation is non-negotiable for all employees. To learn more about our compensation policy and view our compensation chart, please click here.
How To Apply: To apply please send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 page legal writing sample to info@freedomnetworkusa.org with “Senior Policy Specialist” in the subject line by June 3, 2022.
Survivors of trafficking are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience is evaluated as equivalent to work or educational experience by FNUSA for this position.
Freedom Network USA is an equal opportunity employer. FNUSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender identity or presentation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, immigration status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in employment. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities so they can participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Freedom Network USA is the nation’s largest coalition working to ensure that trafficked persons have access to justice, safety, and opportunity.