Associate

This role provides day-to-day support to our client teams, with responsibility for research, written products, and project coordination across a portfolio of advocacy campaigns, and reports to the Principal or Director leading each client team.

The Associate will help build and execute work plans, produce the memos, decks, and research that drive strategy, and serve as a reliable point of coordination across internal teams and external partners. Our work often involves building coalitions across political perspectives, and this role will engage with allies, validators, and stakeholders across a range of issues and backgrounds. This requires curiosity, sound judgment, and an understanding of how advocacy campaigns engage decisionmakers and build support for policy change.

This is an opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience in policy and strategy while working closely with experienced political and policy professionals.

• Support client teams in creating and implementing work plans, written documents, presentation materials, travel, and research;
• Conduct research and help develop memos, presentations, briefing materials, and other written products
• Manage project deadlines and reporting requirements, and handle the administrative tasks that keep projects moving forward;
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external client meetings and calls, and contribute substantive thinking to the work, both in execution of the project as well as issue expertise;
• Monitor relevant news, legislation, and political developments and flag issues that may affect client work;
• Take direction from client leads, clarify assignments and expectations, and follow projects through to completion;
• Build and maintain working relationships with relevant partner organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders representing a broad range of perspectives;
• Help manage Civitas’ social media accounts, primarily reposting and curating content across relevant platforms;
• Support logistics and execution for meetings, convenings, and partner engagements;
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• 2-4 years of experience in politics, electoral campaigns, public affairs, advocacy, or a related field with campaign experience strongly preferred;
• Experience supporting strategy and execution in one or more of the following areas: advocacy, legislative or regulatory affairs, government relations, policy, or political engagement;
• Excellent written/verbal communication, and analytic skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely;
• Impeccable attention to detail;
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people, organizations, and government agencies;
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with a willingness to start from “yes,” clarify expectations, anticipate needs, and identify the real question behind an assignment;
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of small projects from start to finish, including developing workplans, coordinating contributors, communicating progress, managing deadlines, and delivering polished work product;
• Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace;
• Bachelor’s degree required.