Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization of over 3,500 law enforcement leaders and victims of violence from across the country who believe that the key to preventing crime is investing in programs proven to get – and keep – kids on the right track. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids takes a hard nosed look at the research regarding crime prevention strategies, informs the public and policymakers about those findings, and urges investment in proven-effective programs. We focus on high quality early education programs, quality home visiting that prevents child abuse and neglect, after-school and mentoring for youth, and interventions to get troubled kids back on track. We do not fund or operate any direct service programs for children, nor do we accept federal, state or local government funding.

We are seeking a Deputy Director for our three-person Federal Policy Team. We are looking for someone with relevant policy or legislative experience to work on federal policy regarding early childhood education, child abuse/neglect prevention, after-school programs, foster care, mental health, juvenile justice, education, and budget/tax/appropriations. The Deputy Director serves as the lead staff person on several issue areas and the primary point of contact on policy issues for our ten state offices.

Primary responsibilities include:

o With the Vice President/Director of Federal Policy, coordinate team decision-making regarding policy goals, policymaker targets and advocacy strategies to achieve policy goals;

o Participate in meetings with Members of Congress and staff;

o Write letters to Members of Congress, testimony, alerts, and policy fact sheets;

o Brief Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members and staff on legislative substance, status and goals;

o Coordinate activity with other departments in the organization (research, communications, and membership) and our ten state offices;

o Attend hearings, briefings, mark-ups and meetings with allied organizations;

o Produce materials for Hill and other meetings; and

o Supervise Policy Assistant/Associate.

Qualifications:

o Demonstrated leadership skills, including at least three years progressively senior public policy, legislative and/or governmental affairs experience (preferably dealing with children’s policy or law enforcement issues);

o Advanced degree in public policy/administration, law or related field preferred;

o Excellent oral and written communication skills;

o Excellent attention to detail;

o The ability to juggle multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment;

o Good organizational skills;

o Knowledge of the legislative process; and

o A commitment to crime prevention and making sure all kids are given a good start in life.

Salary: $50,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (2-5 pages), and the following application to:

Email: jobs@fightcrime.org

Deputy Director for Federal Policy Search

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids

1212 New York Ave., NW / Suite 300

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: 202-776-0110

Fight Crime is an equal opportunity employer.

People of color encouraged to apply.

No phone or e-mail inquiries, please.

Deputy Director for Federal Policy Application

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