Civitas Public Affairs Group
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SeniorAssociate
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“Senior Associate at Civitas Public Affairs Group. Skills: public affairs, policy, electoral campaigns, project management, client management, advocacy. Manage client engagement. produce content”
What You'll Achieve.
winning advocacy campaigns; drive measurable results
Industry & Context.
analytic skills; excellent judgement
Willingness to travel as needed for meetings and convenings, particularly during NYS legislative session.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 5–7 year’s experience, with a track record of successful execution of public affairs, policy, or electoral campaigns., Demonstrated experience in project and client management., Excellent written and oral communication, advocacy, and analytic skills., Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet established deadlines., Self-starter with ability to take initiative and manage time independently., computer, web, and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite., Willingness to serve as a team player with high impact and low ego.
Nice to Have
Experience working in or with government, as well as in policy, organizing, or coalition-building environments, is preferred., Given the firm’s growing portfolio in New York, the ideal candidate will bring direct experience in New York City and/or New York State policy, government, issue, candidate or advocacy campaigns., Familiarity with key New York stakeholders, city and state legislative processes, and an understanding of the broader political landscape across NYC and Albany is strongly valued., Creative, out-of the box thinker with excellent judgement, a curious spirit and a sense of humor is a plus., Bachelor's degree advanced degree in law, public policy or related field is a plus., Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and analyze legislation and policy materials is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do.
Manage client engagement
Provide expert internal and external project management across workstreams
Conduct research and maintain a understanding of legislation and policy
Produce high-quality written products
including white papers
and presentations that are client-ready
Stay up to date on current legislative and regulatory developments
with a keen understanding of New York City and State
and meeting support along with other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close collaboration with internal teams and clients; Willingness to serve as a team player
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication; advocacy
Process & Methodology
project management, client management, Provide expert internal and external project management across workstreams, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities, meet established deadlines
Full Job Description
ABOUT CIVITAS Civitas Public Affairs Group, an Orchestra company, is a values-based public affairs firm that delivers winning advocacy campaigns for our clients and the communities they serve. We enlist experts, leverage relationships, and build coalitions to address some of the most pressing political and societal challenges of our day, including climate change, protecting our democracy, reproductive health, and advancing the rights of LGBTQ people. Our bipartisan firm brings proven experience developing innovative advocacy campaigns to win substantive policy change at the local, state, and national levels. With offices in Boston, New York City, and Washington DC, we work closely with the nation’s leading philanthropists, non-profit organizations, and movements to substantively impact progressive issues and causes. Some of our current and former clients include the Black Futures Policy Institute, CityHealth, the Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, Center for Secure and Modern Elections, Inseparable, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the Pipeline Fund, the Trevor Project, Voices for Healthy Kids, and more. We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our New York team. This is a hybrid position that requires three days in the office per week and two days of remote work. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting and executing client engagements across Civitas’ portfolio. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams and clients, providing direct exposure to big-picture policy and strategy development alongside some of the nation’s leading political, policy, and thought leaders. We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of today’s political and public policy landscape. The ideal candidate is highly versatile, with experience in issue advocacy and/or campaigns, a solid foundation in project management, and a demonstrated ability to use advocacy tools a
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