About Access Now
Access Now is a growing international human rights organization dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of users at risk around the world, including issues of privacy, security, connectivity, freedom of expression, and transparency. Our policy, advocacy, Helpline, grants, and operations teams have staff presences in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East/North Africa (MENA), North America, and Asia/Pacific, to provide global support to our mission.
About the role
As a US Policy Analyst you will help lead our US-focused policy work around three primary issues: data protection, broadband connectivity, and content governance. The analyst will engage in significant research and writing in any and all of these topics, with a focus toward advancing policies that center the needs and experiences of those underrepresented in tech policy and those whose rights are most at-risk. Beyond that, the position will entail extensive coalition and partner outreach and representation, and outreach to the Hill.
The US Policy Analyst is housed within the Policy Team arm, reports through the US Policy Manager, and liaises closely with other members of the Organization’s global Policy, Advocacy and Legal Teams.
About you
You understand the depth and complexity of technology’s impact on human rights. You are passionate about our mission, developing tech policy solutions that improve people’s lives, and about seeing those ideas through to real-world implementation. You are a careful, precise, and analytical thinker, with the ability to get the details right while also keeping the big picture in mind. You are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse global team, and about bringing together differing points of view to achieve the best possible result for the communities we serve, and you are committed to the work of elevating and empowering the voices of those who are often silenced.
What you will do
- Collaborate with the US Policy Manager, peer Policy Analyst(s), US Advocacy Manager, and other Team Members to identify and execute new projects and priorities that advance the mission
- Develop forward-thinking policy positions on topics related to data protection, broadband connectivity, and content governance, as well as rapid-response guidance on how those policies apply in specific contexts
- Track and engage with legislation and administrative proceedings, and contribute strategies for seeing Access Now’s core policies adopted and enforced
- Develop materials for a range of audiences, including agency comments, articles, op-eds, campaign content, press releases, blog posts, social media, white papers, and multimedia content
- Establish and maintain relationships with outside parties like coalition partners, lawmakers, regulators, and media
- Help organize and support Access Now events, including RightsCon
What skills you should have
- Demonstrated ability to develop thorough research, and effectively communicate to your target audience. Some examples include a strong background in public policy, journalism, campaigning, and legal advocacy, among others.
- Deep knowledge of emerging policy issues in at least one of the following areas: data protection, broadband connectivity, and content governance
- A developed understanding of U.S. policymaking, the political landscape, and the levers for developing policy, including how the legislative process and administrative agency proceedings work and how to influence them
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, respond quickly to breaking news items, and effectively balance competing priorities
- Cultural awareness and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people around the world
- Excellent public speaking skills
It’s helpful for you to have
- Experience managing projects or taking an active lead in coalitions
- Experience engaging directly with decision-makers in both the public and private sector
- Understanding of network and security technologies, and comfort working with technical information
- Experience assisting with or planning public events
Time commitment and location
This is a full-time position, based in Washington, DC. At this time Access Now Team Members are working remotely full-time, with a likely return to office arrangements in Washington, DC, at some point in 2022. The successful candidate must be located close enough to attend occasional in-person meetings, and must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. We are unable to sponsor visas or relocations for this role.
Travel
Access Now has suspended work travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. When travel resumes, duties of this position will involve occasional travel both within the U.S. and internationally, including 3-5 conferences or events throughout the year.
Remuneration
Access Now offers competitive salary – commensurate with experience – and benefits packages that align with our office localities. Initial placement within the salary range for this role is anticipated around $70,000 USD annually, and will be determined by depth of experience and preparation. Benefits for this specific role include paid healthcare – medical, dental, and vision – insurance, as well as access to a 401k retirement savings program match. Team Members also benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:
- Work-life balance…including a generous paid time-off program
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Extensive workplace flexibility
- Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
- Organizational resilience and support for all team members
- Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)
We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
Published: 2021-01-28
Deadline: Applications will be accepted through 2021-02-14
How to apply
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents through the APPLY FOR THIS JOB link:
- Résumé/CV (removing all personally identifying information such as age, gender, marital status, address)
- Cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, along with an attachment of a recent writing sample, 5 pages max (an excerpt from a longer document is acceptable), showcasing your ability to write for a general public audience, a policymaker audience, or another audience relevant to the US Policy Analyst role. Please submit a sample that is primarily your own writing and voice. If you plan to submit a sample that has been heavily edited by someone else, please provide an early draft of the document for us to get a sense of your writing style.
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