Advocacy Manager

• Track state and federal policy trends, and develop legislative and policy reform strategies to advance gender equality and economic security.
• Engage with lawmakers, regulators, and agency officials through testimony, comment letters, advocacy materials, and direct meetings.
• Build and strengthen coalitions, partnerships, and community mobilization efforts to advance gender justice.
• Support lobbying, organizing, and campaign activities of ERA's 501(c)(4) entity.

This role directly advances gender equality and economic security for all, particularly women, girls, and gender-expansive people, by shaping policy at the federal and state levels and building coalitions to drive systemic change.

• At least 5 years of relevant policy advocacy experience, ideally in gender justice, economic security, or civil rights.
• Demonstrated success moving policy at the federal and/or state level.
• Experience working in or with Congress or a state legislature.
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and advanced analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication.

Annual salary range of $90,000 - $120,000, dependent on experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical and dental plans, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary vision and critical illness insurance, pre-tax flexible spending account, generous 403b match, and ample sick and vacation leave with additional seniority-based time off.

Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) is a national civil rights organization founded in 1974 that advances gender justice through impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, and direct legal services, with an inclusive and intersectional approach.