Advocacy Analyst
Company: Arnold Ventures
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 1, 2025
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to
maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to
tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States.
We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up
based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of
evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire
action through education and advocacy.
Position Overview Arnold Ventures' advocacy, communications, and
external affairs team (ACE) aims to effectively position the
organization as a trusted champion for evidence-based, nonpartisan
policy solutions to America's toughest challenges. This includes
both communications through original content creation and
distribution of our policy priorities, and direct engagement and
relationship building with targeted policy stakeholders.
The Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice portfolio aims to improve
public safety and make the U.S. criminal justice system fairer and
more effective. They work with experts from inside and outside of
government and across disciplines to support rigorous,
policy-relevant research on what works; develop policies based on
research and evidence; and advance meaningful policy change at the
federal, state, and local levels.
We are seeking an Analyst to provide analytical and operational
support that advances the objectives of Arnold Ventures' Criminal
Justice portfolio. This individual will work closely with team
members on substantive advocacy, communications, and external
affairs projects and gain experience in supporting the development
and management of high-impact philanthropic projects. The Analyst
will be based in our Washington, D.C. office and report to the Vice
President of Advocacy, Criminal Justice.
Core Responsibilities * Provide analytical and operational support
for the team's funding initiatives, including grants management,
tracking team budgets, and developing processes to improve
efficiency* Track, analyze, and summarize legislative developments,
policy findings, and research to inform internal reporting and
strategic decision-making* Coordinate and contribute to meetings,
site visits, conferences, and convenings with government officials,
researchers, organization representatives, program providers, and
other key stakeholders to advance the team's objectives*
Collaborate with teams within and across departments to ensure
alignment on projects, fostering intra- and inter-departmental
connectivity and communication* Actively participate in team
meetings by suggesting ideas, brainstorming solutions, and
identifying areas for improvement to enhance team outcomes and
performance
Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree required* 1-2 years of
experience in a related field including part-time work or
internships, and experience managing complex projects, research, or
policy reform* Exceptional listening and communication skills,
including the ability to absorb, analyze, and convey complex ideas
in a clear and concise manner verbally and in writing * Exceptional
project management and organizational skills* Demonstrated skill in
analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving* Demonstrated
ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with
colleagues and other key stakeholders* Strong command of modern
technology (MS Office, Google Workspace, Calendly, Zoom, etc.)
The salary range for this position will be $80-000-$90,000.
Benefits OverviewArnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust
and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our
current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for
medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term
disability insurance; flexible spending accounts for eligible
health care and dependent care expenses; 20 days of paid time off,
18 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to
January 1), a hybrid policy that includes four days in office and
one flexible day for remote work, and a summer schedule with
alternating Fridays off from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid
parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer
match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax
transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable
giving stipend; and employee assistance programs.
Our Culture and Core ValuesOur culture seeks to inspire and empower
our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold
Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values
that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team
to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries
of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team's ability to
make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not
an exhaustive list, below you'll find examples of Arnold Ventures'
work culture.
* We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity* We are
intellectually curious, open-minded, objective, humble, collegial,
and receptive to feedback* We are action-oriented with strong
self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work
simultaneously on multiple projects* We are able to interact
confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate
relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates,
and individuals
Arnold Ventures' values reflect who we are as an organization, help
us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor
us to our mission, and guide our decision-making. The successful
candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that
inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference.
* Respect for Ourselves & Others* Audacious Action* Collaborative
Engagement* Depth of Thought* Clear Communication
Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a
diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be
considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital
status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or
any basis prohibited by applicable law.
Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold
Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of
backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of
historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been
impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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