Policy Associate

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and dedicated policy associate to join our policy team and help us secure our democracy and build a better Washington. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, dedicated and kind people.

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through innovative policy, legal, and communications work grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a creative, results-driven thinker who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Support the policy team’s work creating and implementing effective strategies to advocate for improvements in government ethics, government accountability, rule of law, and transparency regimes;
• Oversee, in cooperation with in-house CREW experts, the organization’s transparency and oversight policy portfolios, including attending coalition meetings, monitoring legislation, and drafting letters as appropriate;
• Coordinate outreach, including to Capitol Hill offices and other outside organizations, to help share CREW’s expertise with others, including by documenting meetings and participating in conference calls;
• Implement and manage systems for monitoring and tracking legislation and communication with legislative stakeholders and tracking the organization’s lobbying hours;
• Draft weekly updates to be sent to all staff with upcoming Hill hearings and relevant policy developments;
• Track the policy team’s expenses and submit reimbursement requests as needed; and
• Work closely with the Vice President for Policy, Policy Director, and policy team members on a variety of tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-4 years of experience in project management or policy advocacy
• Experience with project management bringing together the work of a diverse set of individuals
• An interest in ethics, democracy reform, legislative process, and/or government transparency issues
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• The ability to work collaboratively
• Willingness to learn how to use new tracking tools and software (preferred: previous experience using Quorum)
• Outstanding research and analytical skills
• Great writing and communication skills
• Initiative to identify needs, take charge of tasks, and get things done in an exciting, fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work effectively with coalition partners

The position is based in Washington, D.C. but is flexible with employees able to split their time between working from home and working in the office. The Policy Associate reports to the Policy Director.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off
• 100% of premium for platinum medical insurance covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• We care about our working parents!
  • 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
  • 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent
  • Family planning benefits that includes a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
  • Annual $2,500 contribution to dependent care FSA accounts
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution
• One week of organization-wide paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long
• Free in-office lunches weekly
• Free virtual yoga classes