The ideal candidate is highly-dedicated and resourceful, committed to creating positive social change, and passionate about abolishing slavery and human trafficking. The position requires extensive experience in program development and management, policy and systems advocacy, grassroots coalition building, and staff/intern supervision. This is a full- time, exempt position located in Washington, DC with national and some international travel.

Essential Duties

1. Provide overall policy direction. Develop annual legislative agenda and work plan for public policy program- determining strategy and targets, creating appropriate materials and messaging, and meeting and following up with legislative staff. Advocate for state and federal appropriations.

2. Draft legislation, Congressional testimony, and other substantive policy analyses. Review and track relevant legislation to ensure appropriate actions are taken and bill charts are current and updated.

3. Develop solid working relationships and work closely with government agencies toward shared goals.

4. Bring visibility and thoughtful leadership to important issues, policies, and funding decisions that support the work of CAST and its coalition programs.

5. Develop policy internship program and ensure intern support year-round by managing the application process and coordinating intern orientation and management. Coordinate and manage contract lobbyists.

6. Coordinate the development of a statistical collection/reporting system and generate quarterly and annual reports. Provide Executive Director with monthly status updates on legislation.

7. Work with Executive Director and Development Director to identify and apply for funding for advocacy initiatives.

8. Other duties as identified and assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in related field. Extensive experience and demonstrated skills and aptitude considered in lieu of education.

2. Significant experience, a minimum of five years, with lobbying, grassroots organizing, and coalition building. Knowledge of the legislative process (authorizing and appropriations process, and executive branch); experience at the state and/or federal level. Knowledge of anti trafficking statutes, executive branch or administrative measures, and appropriations required.

3. Experience working on a grassroots, advocacy, or political campaign highly desirable.

4. Excellent organizational, oral communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Successful track record in establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with a cross section of the public.

5. The ability to work in a bipartisan environment, take initiative and be self-directed, work as part of a collaborative team and share tasks with the Executive Director, manage tasks under tight deadlines, handle multiple projects, and problem-solve to overcome setbacks.

6. Knowledge of slavery and trafficking issues and experience working in direct service highly desirable.

7. Ability to travel. Active passport required without restriction on travel.

8. Strong organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Ability to establish priorities that align with a strategic plan and manage multiple agendas and programs effectively.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, life, disability, sick/vacation leave, and a 403(b) plan.

Send resume, cover letter, salary history and three references to:

Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking at info@castla.org. Please indicate in your cover letter how you became aware of the position.

CAST is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.