Program Associate, Vera Louisiana
Core
Support local and state advocacy campaigns to build thriving communities and reduce incarceration by managing programmatic tasks, liaising with media, and advocating to government officials.
Role type
Program Associate (Advocacy & Coalition Management)
Builds
Policy change campaigns, coalition partnerships, and public communications materials.
Domain
Criminal legal system reform, public safety, and racial justice in Louisiana.
Required skills
Coalition management, public speaking, legislative drafting, project management, community partnership building, policy analysis
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Louisiana political ecosystem, experience with criminal legal/immigration systems, multi-level government advocacy, racial justice strategy
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Slack, Asana
Responsibilities
Strengthen partnerships with local organizations and system-impacted people; draft memos, fact sheets, and public testimony; facilitate coalition meetings and working groups; manage multiple projects and deadlines; co-develop communications strategies and newsletters; advocate to elected officials.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/4738006005-program-associate-vera-louisiana-at-verainstituteofjustice)
