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Federal Associate, Freedom to Marry
Freedom to Marry is the campaign to win marriage nationwide. We partner with organizations and individual supporters across the country to end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. Founded in 2003 by Evan Wolfson, one of America’s leading civil rights advocates and lawyers, Freedom to Marry is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization.
Learn more about Freedom to Marry at www.freedomtomarry.org
Position Description:
The Federal Associate will be based in Washington, DC and report to the Federal Director. With the Federal Director, the Federal Associate will grow Freedom to Marry’s presence inside the Beltway in order to end federal marriage discrimination and advance the freedom to marry nationwide. Freedom to Marry’s federal program is focused on repealing the so-called Defense of Marriage Act through passage of the Respect for Marriage Act and on educating lawmakers, the media and other Beltway players about the harms of federal marriage discrimination and the importance of marriage for same-sex couples.
Responsibilities
Support the effort to enlist cosponsors on, and build towards passage of, the Respect for Marriage Act through:
- Organizing regular lobby visits, days and Congressional briefings
- Mobilizing constituents in the field to meet with target members of Congress
- Assisting in the development and dissemination of materials,
- Organizing public education events highlighting the harms of DOMA,
- Responding to requests from Members of Congress, staff and allies, etc.
Provide support for the new Respect for Marriage Coalition, including:
- Assisting in coordination of lobbying activities, communications and field work
- Coordinating regular coalition and task force meetings
- Maintaining and updating Coalition website including drafting new fact sheets, talking points, etc.
Work with Federal Director and consulting team on ongoing outreach to and education of key national policy makers, advocates and opinion leaders. This will include:
- Support of salons with targeted constituencies.
- Supporting regular communications between Freedom to Marry and marriage supporters in DC and beyond.
- Assisting in the implementation and coordination of Freedom to Marry’s national and federal campaigns, working closely with national field, new media, and communications assets.
Qualifications
- Experience in government affairs/federal relations including solid understanding of congressional process as well as experience working with coalitions
- Experience in coordinating congressional lobby days, briefings, etc.
- Skill in managing details while multi-tasking.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience on Capitol Hill or in the federal legislative process.
- Experience with and knowledge of LGBT issues.
- Strong interpersonal, communications (written and verbal) and computer skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity and national origin, age, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, and religious affiliation.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. Healthcare and dental coverage, public transit subsidy, and other benefits.