Policy Engagement Coordinator

Job Title Policy Engagement Coordinator

Reports to Policy Director

Location: Must be a Nebraska resident, located in or near the
Omaha or Lincoln metro area (in-state travel required)

Position type Full-Time, Hybrid

Starting salary $60,000

Job Summary:
Voices for Children in Nebraska is looking for a dynamic, positive, and relationship-driven individual to
support our efforts to engage young people and communities across the state in our policy advocacy work.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated goal-setter who is optimistic about the potential for policy
change and the power of youth voice. They will enjoy working alongside youth advocates, empowering
young voices in the advocacy process. Strong interpersonal skills, relationship-building, and a
commitment to fostering meaningful connections will be key to success in this role.

Organization Overview:
VFC has been a leader in data-informed and engagement-driven systemic change on key children’s issues
in Nebraska for almost 40 years. Our mission is to advocate for equitable opportunity for kids in our state
through research, policy, and community engagement. Our vision is a Nebraska with strong communities
where every child has all they need to lead a healthy, secure, and fulfilling life. Our primary areas of focus
include youth justice, child welfare, economic stability, and health care access.

Role Overview:
Youth & Community Policy Advocacy Program: Work with policy and engagement staff to identify
and create opportunities to elevate youth voices and others with lived experience of our child-serving
systems in the policy development, advocacy, and decision-making process.

This includes, with training:
Leading our Nebraska Youth Justice Policy Fellowship and other identified youth advocacy
cohorts, talking walls, listening sessions, and trainings.
Planning, coordinating, and executing our annual Spring Break Policy & Advocacy Camp and
supporting other youth summits or youth lobby days we may be involved with.
Collaborating with our Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator to support the connection
between our Omaha-based Youth Advisory Council and our state policy agenda.
Providing outreach and direct support for youth, families, and other impacted individuals to
participate in state policymaking.
During Legislative Session, liaising between Policy Directors and communications staff to provide
regular, accessible policy updates for social media, website, and newsletters.
Community Partnership Development: Help us to sustain strong, collaborative relationships with
organizations and stakeholders across Nebraska, especially outside of the Omaha and Lincoln
metro areas, including nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and advocacy groups.

This includes:
Representing VFC at community meetings and events, coalition meetings, and conferences to
enhance organizational visibility and strengthen community trust.
Supporting grassroots mobilization efforts such as town halls, listening sessions, community
education events, and representing VFC in ballot initiative campaigns and issue-specific policy
coalitions.

Desired Skills & Abilities
Must be a “people person” who is extroverted and able to engage positively with a variety of
stakeholders, especially young people, including in times of stress
Commitment to centering youth voice and engaging meaningfully in community
Outstanding organizational skills, high attention to detail, and experience balancing multiple
projects and deadlines

Preferred: Some experience with policy advocacy, particularly with the Nebraska Unicameral
Legislature

Preferred: Bilingual English and Spanish

Physical & Other Requirements
Driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation
Willingness and ability to pass background check for working with youth and complete child safety
training
Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 pounds
Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours as needed at meetings, community events,
and legislative or other policy opportunities.

Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance offered. VFC pays 100% of individual health insurance
premiums for employees on our insurance plan, plus 25% of any dependent child premiums.
Alternatively, a monthly employer contribution to HSA or DCFSA, up to $600/month as allowed by
IRS contribution limits.
401(k) with employer match up to 2% beginning 6 months following employment
Group life insurance and optional additional insurance offerings
Access to employee assistance program
12 paid federal holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, as well as generous vacation, sick, and child sick
leave starting from date of employment
Longevity sabbatical at 5 years
Paid parental leave and bring your baby to work policy
Flexible workweek and hybrid remote/in-office structure
Paid parking for in-office days and mileage reimbursement for work travel outside home city

Please forward resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Voices for Children in Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer.