Legislative Assistant

Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.

For 40 years, MAZON has worked to ensure that laws, policies, and regulations governing access to food are available, accessible, and meaningful to those who need them, particularly populations whose unique needs are too often overlooked: veterans, currently serving military families, Indigenous communities, LGBTQ seniors, single mothers, and the people of Puerto Rico. Our efforts are designed to provide people with the resources they need in a manner that is dignified and without judgement. All people — regardless of circumstance — must have access to adequate, nutritious food, while retaining their choice, agency, and dignity.

MAZON is a leading national voice on anti-hunger issues. We work independently and in coalition with partners to protect and strengthen government nutrition programs that help people put food on the table, explore innovative solutions to persistent challenges to food security, and undertake unique strategies to bring such solutions to fruition. We educate communities across the country about the reality of hunger and how they can join us to help end it. We also provide funding to expand advocacy, training, and resources to nonprofit organizations across the United States and Israel, which includes a range of partnerships with local advocacy groups, food banks, legal-service organizations, and statewide coalitions.

Position Overview
The Legislative Assistant is an essential part of the Public Affairs team, supporting MAZON’s policy work at both the federal and state levels.

The position is based in our Washington, DC, office in a remote/in-office hybrid environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
Track federal legislative and administrative agency initiatives related to MAZON priorities; assist in analyzing legislative/policy proposals, and engage strategically to advance the organization’s mission.

Assist with drafting policy materials that clearly articulate MAZON’s positions on emerging issues, including reports, one-pagers, talking points, website content, and social media.

Represent the organization in advocacy meetings and in relevant coalitions and help identify opportunities for engagement with external partners as directed. Assist with advocacy work around policy priority areas in collaboration with the deputy director of public policy and public affairs team members.

Maintain current entries for lobby meeting reporting and other tracking of activities for the Public Affairs team.

Help coordinate logistics for annual D.C. Board meetings and other D.C.-based briefings, GAPP Committee meetings, events, or summits, including meeting requests and lobby day scheduling.

Record and distribute minutes for various meetings.

Work collaboratively with Communications, Outreach, and Engagement teams to develop, track, and implement effective campaigns.

Help develop and implement integrated campaigns utilizing action alerts, fundraising appeals, social media content, and website copy to advance public policy goals.

Prepare a biweekly roundup of relevant anti-hunger media coverage.

Enter data and maintain relevant content for the Salesforce database.

Prepare and respond to all requests for advocacy materials.

Schedule meetings and maintain organizational calendars, records, files, and communications; prepare meeting notices, agendas, and minutes/notes for meetings as needed.

Assist as needed with other departments and offices.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably at a non-profit or government organization

Some event and project management experience is preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Adobe

Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar database experience

Flexibility and adaptability in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Compensation and Benefits
MAZON offers a compensation package with a competitive salary range of $61,000 – $65,000 annually. Employer-paid benefits include comprehensive medical insurance and Life/Disability/AD&D insurance. Other benefits include a 401K plan with an employer match, FSA participation, dental, vision, and AFLAC insurance at a discounted group rate. MAZON offers a very generous vacation, sick time plan, and holiday schedule, including all major Jewish holidays. We close early on Fridays in observance of Shabbat. We have a fun office environment (even virtually!) and a fantastic team who are dedicated to the meaningful work we do.

How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants will be contacted within 4–6 weeks of submission (potentially earlier) if they have been selected for an interview.

Please note: Applicants who meet our minimum application qualifications as outlined in the Job Description may be contacted to submit additional materials required by our hiring committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer
MAZON is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including people of color, people with disabilities, people of all gender identities, people of all races and national origins, veterans and LGBTQIA individuals. We strive for a diverse workforce, and we acknowledge that our diversity also comes from our experiences and perspectives. We want all staff and team members to be treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to ensuring that you can carry out your assigned mission in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.