Advocacy Director

Young people are facing shrinking economic opportunity, an affordability crisis, and a loss of community. Emerging technologies like AI are further threatening to accelerate each of these problems. Neither political party is prioritizing these pressing issues affecting our generation, and as a result, our generation is losing faith in the American Dream. We have been promised an American Dream, but for many, it’s not becoming a reality.

The Young People’s Alliance is a movement led by and for young people to reclaim the American Dream. We are developing innovative, bipartisan policy solutions that actually work for our generation, building a nationwide grassroots network of young people, and achieving real policy change for our generation in DC and state legislatures. We are seeking a passionate, driven person to become our Advocacy Director.

This person will:
Cultivate and sustain relationships with policymakers and partners through proactive check-ins and promptly responding to inbound communication.
Advocate to state and federal policymakers for priority legislation and build consensus between stakeholders.
Shape YPA’s campaigns and stances on legislation based on member input and political context.
Stay up to date with the news, synthesize information from high-level sources, and tactfully share updates with reporters, partners, and staff.
Deeply understand YPA’s mission and effectively communicate it to stakeholders, identifying points of alignment.
Speak on behalf of YPA to elevate youth voices in media, conferences, and public events
Create advocacy materials (such as briefs and one pagers) that thoughtfully navigate political dynamics.
Qualities:
Proactive and reliable communicator who deeply cares about people.
Has a self-starting mentality and is comfortable taking ownership of major decisions.
Strong experience with policy, especially tech policy (AI and online safety), workforce development, housing, or education preferred (1-3 years). Lived experience with related issues is a plus.
Excited to work across party lines with a variety of actors who have different ideologies. Familiarity with post-neoliberalism and realignment politics is a plus.
Able to synthesize complex policy information and translate it to resonate with a variety of audiences.
Non-stop drive to improve the lives of young people.
Strong preference for a candidate based in or willing to move to Washington, DC.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 a year with opportunity for advancement based on organizational growth.
Up to 50% travel.

Apply here