Policy Director

The Policy Director oversees our Policy Task Force, which works to solve challenges at the local, state, and national levels, with an emphasis on fighting for the LGBTQ+ community, especially LGBTQ+ people of color across South Florida.

Hours: 30/wk
Pay: $22/hr

Applicants local to South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, or Miami-Dade County) are strongly preferred.

In order to apply, please submit an application at https://www.prismfl.org/job-application/policy-director

Responsibilities:

• Organizing grassroots actions and events to influence public opinion on key policy initiatives
• Recruit and train grassroots activists and community members for public policy work
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for lobbying initiatives
• Support and assist in the direction of cross-task force engagement in policy programs
• Organize coalition support for legislative priorities and provide support to partners for legislative priorities
• Draft regular legislative and school board tracking updates

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Strong event planning and organizing skills
• Strong communication and public speaking skill
• Be comfortable communicating professionally to large audiences, especially those with opposing viewpoints
• Be able to work digitally, with reliable internet access
• Be able to travel long distances for in-person initiatives, with reliable transportation
• Lobbying experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of laws and policies that impact LGBTQ+ youth, sexual health, and public education preferred
• Familiarity with Google Suite preferred

PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Location:

• Florida (Required)

Work Location: Remote