Policy Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, draft, and revise TSF policy materials, such as policy documents, idea briefs, and memos.

• Oversee the daily operations of the fellows program, from onboarding to progress monitoring.

• Facilitate the internal workflow for idea briefs, encompassing review, quality assurance, and library upkeep.

• Perform background research and landscape assessments on various policy issues.

• Simplify intricate policy concepts into concise, actionable products for state lawmakers and partners.

• Develop and maintain the fellows and senior fellows program, acting as the primary contact on a daily basis.

• Assist in the onboarding process for fellows and contributors, providing orientation on TSF’s methodologies, standards, and templates.

• Monitor contributor progress and ensure alignment with the organization’s schedule.

• Evaluate briefs for quality, consistency, and adherence to TSF’s methodologies.

• Draft and oversee internally created idea briefs as they move through the review process.

• Keep an orderly library of TSF ideas and briefs.

• Summarize idea briefs for the content and distribution teams and aid in identifying partners for implementation.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Partnerships & Outreach on the distribution of Substack posts, idea briefs, and event materials.

• Stay informed about state policy developments and legislative trends.

• Enhance idea production processes, templates, and guidance materials.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Policy.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of pertinent experience in policy research, analysis, or development, preferably within policy, nonprofit, or governmental environments.

• Superior research, writing, and editing abilities, with a talent for making complex concepts understandable and actionable.

• Knowledge of state policy and the legislative process at the state level.

• Experience collaborating with or serving state lawmakers is advantageous.

• Able to independently manage time and responsibilities in a fast-paced organization.

• Strong communication skills.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required.

• Preparedness to travel for in-person team meetings and events.

• Availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments.

🏝️ Benefits

• 75% coverage of medical and dental expenses.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) matching program.

• Annual professional development opportunities.

• Wellness stipend.

• Work-from-home stipend.

• Paid family leave.