Senior Advocacy And Campaigns Strategist

Location: Remote within the Continental U.S.

Status: Part-Time (12-20 hrs/week); Temporary (16-20 weeks); Non-Exempt

Fines and Fees Justice Center

The Fines & Fees Justice Center (“FFJC”) is a national center for advocacy, policy, information, and collaboration on effective solutions to the unjust and harmful imposition and enforcement of fines and fees in the criminal legal system. FFJC’s mission is to end abusive collection practices, eliminate fees in the legal justice system, and make fines proportional to the offense and the individual. FFJC works with impacted communities, advocates, and justice system stakeholders to create an equitably-funded justice system that treats individuals fairly and ensures public safety.

Position Summary

The Communications Internship will provide the candidate with a wide-ranging view of the work FFJC is doing at the state and national levels. The intern will be able to get first-hand experience with targeted communications strategy, including media outreach, content creation, and digital engagement. The position will involve reviewing research and policy reports, legislation, and other proposals. The intern will be included in key communications discussions and encouraged to contribute input and ideas.

This position reports to the Director of Communications, and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications to achieve programmatic objectives.

Exact duties will vary. Day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with:

• Collecting and reporting digital analytics
• Tracking and compiling news coverage analytics and helping monitor breaking news coverage
• Supporting media relationships and outreach
• Monitoring social media activity and trends
• Content creation and administration, such as social media, blog posts, and video
• Drafting materials for media and digital distribution

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong organization and tracking skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Clear, concise, and engaging written communications skills
• A sense of humor, and ability to work collaboratively
• Able to commit to up to 20 hours/week, minimum of 12 hours/week

Nice to Have

• Experience with social media content and image development and posting
• Familiarity with/demonstrated interest in criminal legal reform or related social justice issues

Compensation:This position pays $20 per hour.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume andbrief cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position, and two writing samples (all as attachments) [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

New Venture Fund Careers

The Fines & Fees Justice Center is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which they are working.

COVID-19 Policy

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date.This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources [email protected].