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Senior Staff Attorney, MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is Maryland’s sexual assault coalition and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable. We would love for you to join our team of wonderful attorneys, who are committed to ending sexual violence.
We believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allows for flexible scheduling.
Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies. Employees need to be available to travel to the MCASA office in Silver Spring within 90 minutes or live within the State of Maryland, for job duties that require an in-person presence.  These duties may include on-site meetings, meetings with stakeholders or community members, training, court proceedings, or other in-person events. MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to COVID restrictions and available workspace.  Staff may also be required to go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.

Position Overview
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI), a program within MCASA, provides comprehensive legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and technical assistance and training to professionals working with survivors. SALI is part of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault and contributes to the overall mission of the agency, working on training, outreach, and systems advocacy as well as helping individual survivors.
MCASA’s SALI includes both staff attorneys and senior staff attorneys.  Senior staff have substantial experience and may be hired for a specific subject matter area.  MCASA is currently seeking a full-time Senior Staff Attorney to assist victims of sexual assault and contribute to the development and administration of SALI services, outreach, and training. A minimum of five years of experience is required for a senior position.  This position reports to the Legal Services Director.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW IN MARYLAND.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide legal services to victims of sexual assault, including assessment and referral, legal consultation, and representation in protective and peace order proceedings, family law cases, victim compensation proceedings, victim/witness representation in criminal cases, and other matters
  • Develop and utilize skills to provide high quality and sensitive legal services that reflect a thorough assessment and awareness of clients’ social and cultural needs
  • Assist with mentoring, management, and supervision of other staff working on family law cases or other area of expertise
  • Provide or assure provision of safety planning for victims
  • Maintain reasonable caseload in compliance with grant requirements and needs of office
  • Review cases with SALI Legal Services Director and seek assistance when needed
  • Conduct legal research
  • Provide community outreach, technical assistance, and training
  • Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials
  • Assist in coordination and development of low bono/pro bono attorney network
  • Collect data needed for grant reports or other reasons; assist in grant report preparation
  • Assist in recruiting and supervision of legal interns and other SALI staff
  • Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements
  • Comply with Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Such other duties as assigned by the Legal Services Director or Executive Director

Qualifications 

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Must be admitted to Maryland bar–Attorneys currently licensed in another State may be eligible for admission under Maryland Rule 19-218 (temporary admission for public interest attorneys licensed out of state) and must promptly seek permanent admission. Experience in Maryland is preferred.
  • Access to a car and valid driver’s license; this position requires some travel within the State of Maryland
  • 5 years litigation experience and/or judicial clerkship preferred
  • Management experience preferred
  • Performing arts or debating experience preferred
  • Knowledge and/or previous work experience with sexual assault related issues preferred
  • Background check is required (this is mandated by federal funding regulations)

Classification: Exempt
Salary: Individuals holding a comparable position at the time of this posting receive compensation ranging from $80,000-$95,000 and the salary for this position is expected to fall within this range.
Salary reflects current grant funding but MCASA continues to advocate with funders for increased compensation and is committed to continuing to do so. A part-time schedule is negotiable.
MCASA is committed to transparency and fairness in the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on education and work experience, victim services experience, and language skills. For attorneys, admission to practice law in Maryland is also considered. MCASA values a range of life and work experiences and encourages people to apply for positions they believe they are a good fit for even if there are aspects of the job that they will have to learn.
MCASA sets salary ranges being attentive to compensation levels throughout the agency and skill levels. The agency is mindful of the need to use objective criteria to ensure that new employees and current staff with similar credentials are paid fairly and the agency does not negotiate salaries with individual employees or applicants. MCASA does not consider prior salary history of applicants and requests that applicants omit this information from application materials.

MCASA’s current benefits include:

  • 80% of health insurance premium (3 plans to choose from)
  • 100% of vision and dental insurance premiums
  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid work, flexible hours, and supportive colleagues
  • 40 hour work week including paid one hour lunches
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Twelve paid holidays
  • Paid vacation beginning at 10 days the first 12 months, increasing to 15 days the following year, with additional set increases over time
  • Three additional floating holidays during the winter holiday season (12/15-1/7)
  • Two personal days annually
  • Comp time

Other reasons you will love working at MCASA:

  • Organizational commitment to survivor justice, sexual assault prevention, and offender accountability
  • Organizational culture that is inclusive, supportive, and purposeful
  • Balance between individual and collaborative work
  • Professional development opportunities inside and outside the agency

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  This job requires the ability to travel to and from different locations within the State of Maryland.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies.  In-person attendance for external meetings and court appearances may be required, and occasional in-person MCASA meetings are possible.  MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to COVID restrictions and available workspace.  Staff may also be required to go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.

MCASA is committed to advancing equal employment opportunities as required by law.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to [email protected].  Please include your name and position title in the subject.

Bilingual Legal Advocate, MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is Maryland’s sexual assault coalition and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable.
We believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are encouraged to practice self-care and are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allows for flexible scheduling.
Employees are expected to be available to travel to the MCASA office in Silver Spring within 90 minutes or live within the State of Maryland. While many job duties may be performed virtually, some are in person. This may include on-site meetings, meetings with stakeholders or community members, court proceedings, or other in person events. Employees may choose to work in the MCASA offices subject to COVID risk reduction protocols.

Position Overview
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI), a program within the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), is seeking a full-time legal advocate (bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred); this position also has some administrative responsibilities related to law office management and provides legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and training & technical assistance to others working with survivors. Legal advocates report to the Senior Legal Advocate.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide high quality, culturally competent legal advocacy for survivors of sexual assault.
  • Assist attorneys in representation of sexual assault survivors in a range of cases; these may include protective and peace orders, U-visa, family law, crime victim rights, education, employment and other cases.
  • Increase SALI’s presence on social media and improve legal information available on MCASA’s agency-wide website.
  • Coordinate and develop culturally competent outreach materials and arrange for appropriate translation of current SALI literature.
  • Participate in forums and meetings relating to SALI activities.
  • Conduct initial interviews (intakes) with survivors of sexual assault.
  • Provide safety planning for survivors.
  • Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials.
  • Support effective agency communications including, for example, listservs, social media, e-newsletter, conference calls, etc.
  • Collect data needed for grant reports, assist in preparation of grant applications and grant reports.
  • Ensure compliance with grant objectives, goals, collection of data and reporting requirements.
  • Assist in report preparation using SALI’s Legal Server database.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and working with legal interns.
  • Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements.
  • Comply with or assist others in compliance with the Rules of Professional
    Conduct (legal ethics).
  • Such other duties as assigned by the Legal Services Director or Executive Director & Counsel.
  • Commitment to complying with PPE recommendations including wearing a mask, social distancing, and sanitation. Flexibility to work off-site or on-site.

Qualifications

  • Commitment to ending sexual violence.
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Recent JDs considered only if committed to outreach and other responsibilities that may not fall under an attorney’s usual duties AND committed to non-attorney position for significant period of time. Other responsibilities will include administrative tasks related to office management.
  • Experience working with survivors of sexual assault or other power-based violence such as domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, or stalking preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills. Performing arts or debating experience preferred. Ability to communicate in person, by phone, via email, and in writing required.
  • Fluent in English; fluency in Spanish required.
  • Access to a car and valid drivers license; this position requires travel within the State of Maryland. Out of state travel required 1-3 times annually.
  • Skilled and enthusiastic about developing ways to share legal and general information via technology, including social media and website.
  • Ability to work remotely (equipment is provided by agency). Ability to work in office in Silver Spring Maryland when public health recommendations permit.
  • Background check is required (this is mandated by federal funding regulations)

Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: Individuals holding a comparable position at the time of this posting receive compensation ranging from $46,000.00 – $49,000.00 and the salary for this position is expected to fall within this range.

MCASA is committed to transparency and fairness in the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on education and work experience, victim services experience, and language skills. For attorneys, admission to practice law in Maryland is also considered. MCASA values a range of life and work experiences and encourages people to apply for positions they believe they are a good fit for even if there are aspects of the job that they will have to learn.

MCASA sets salary ranges being attentive to compensation levels throughout the agency and skill levels. The agency is mindful of the need to use objective criteria to ensure that new employees and current staff with similar credentials are paid fairly and the agency does not negotiate salaries with individual employees or applicants. MCASA does not consider prior salary history of applicants and requests that applicants omit this information from application materials.

MCASA’s current benefits include:

80% of health insurance premium (3 plans to choose from)
100% of vision and dental insurance premiums
Flexible work environment, including hybrid work, flexible hours, and supportive colleagues
40 hour work week including paid one hour lunches
Paid sick and safe leave
Twelve paid holidays
Paid vacation beginning at 10 days the first 12 months, increasing to 15 days the following year, with additional set increases over time
Three additional floating holidays during the winter holiday season (12/15-1/7)
Two personal days annually
[for exempt employees: Comp time]
[for non-exempt employees: Overtime after 40 hours]

Other reasons you will love working at MCASA:
Organizational commitment to survivor justice, sexual assault prevention, and offender accountability
Organizational culture that is inclusive, supportive, and purposeful
Balance between individual and collaborative work
Professional development opportunities inside and outside the agency

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies. In person attendance for external meetings and court appearance may be required, and occasional in person MCASA meetings are possible. MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to COVID restrictions and available work space. Staff may also be required to go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.

MCASA is committed to advancing equal employment opportunities as required by law.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your name and position title in the subject.

Staff Attorney (Law Clerk), MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is Maryland’s sexual assault coalition and includes the State’s rape crisis centers and others concerned with ending sexual violence. Our mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable. We would love for you to join our team of wonderful attorneys, who are committed to ending sexual violence.
We believe we cannot successfully serve others if we do not take care of ourselves. MCASA staff are supported in finding a positive work-life balance. This position, along with the rest of the agency, will entail significant virtual work and allows for flexible scheduling.
Employees need to be available to travel to the MCASA office in Silver Spring within 90 minutes or live within the State of Maryland, for job duties that require an in-person presence. These duties may include on-site meetings, meetings with stakeholders or community members, training, court proceedings, or other in-person events. MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to COVID restrictions and available workspace. Staff may also be required to go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.

Position Overview
The Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI), a program within MCASA, provides comprehensive legal services to survivors of sexual violence, and technical assistance and training to professionals working with survivors. MCASA’s SALI is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to assist victims of sexual assault and contribute to the development and administration of SALI services, outreach, and training. This position reports to the Managing Attorney or Supervising Attorney.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW IN MARYLAND. LAW GRADUATES WHO SAT FOR THE BAR EXAM AND ARE AWAITING RESULTS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide legal services to victims of sexual assault, including assessment and referral, legal consultation, and representation in protective and peace order proceedings, family law cases, victim compensation proceedings, victim/witness representation in criminal cases, and other matters
  • Develop and utilize skills to provide high quality and sensitive legal services that reflect a thorough assessment and awareness of clients’ social and cultural needs
  • Provide or assure provision of safety planning for victims
  • Maintain reasonable caseload in compliance with grant requirements and needs of office
  • Review cases with SALI Legal Services Director or Senior Attorney and seek assistance when needed
  • Conduct legal research
  • Provide community outreach, technical assistance, and training
  • Assist in production of training and technical assistance materials
  • Assist in coordination and development of low bono/pro bono attorney network
  • Collect data needed for grant reports or other reasons; assist in grant report preparation
  • Assist in recruiting and supervision of legal interns and other SALI staff
  • Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements
  • Comply with Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Such other duties as assigned by the Senior Attorney, Legal Services Director, and Executive Director

Qualifications 

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Must be admitted to Maryland bar–Attorneys currently licensed in another State may be eligible for admission under Maryland Rule 19-218 (temporary admission for public interest attorneys licensed out of state) and must promptly seek permanent admission. Law graduates who sat for the bar exam are welcome to apply and eligible to be hired as Law Clerks; Law Clerks are promoted to a Staff Attorney position when sworn in to the Maryland Bar. Law Clerks who do not gain admission to the Bar may be asked to seek other positions.
  • Access to a car and valid driver’s license; this position requires some travel within the State of Maryland
  • 3 years litigation experience and/or judicial clerkship preferred
  • Performing arts or debating experience preferred
  • Knowledge and/or previous work experience with sexual assault related issues preferred
  • Family law or immigration experience preferred
  • Background check is required (this is mandated by federal funding regulations)

Classification: Exempt
Salary: Staff Attorneys: Individuals holding a comparable position at the time of this posting receive compensation ranging from $64,000-$72,000 and the salary for this position is expected to fall within this range.
Law Clerks: Individuals holding a comparable position at the time of this posting receive compensation ranging from $53,000-$55,000 and the salary for this position is expected to fall within this range.

MCASA is committed to transparency and fairness in the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on education and work experience, victim services experience, and language skills. For attorneys, admission to practice law in Maryland is also considered. MCASA values a range of life and work experiences and encourages people to apply for positions they believe they are a good fit for even if there are aspects of the job that they will have to learn.
MCASA sets salary ranges being attentive to compensation levels throughout the agency and skill levels. The agency is mindful of the need to use objective criteria to ensure that new employees and current staff with similar credentials are paid fairly and the agency does not negotiate salaries with individual employees or applicants. MCASA does not consider prior salary history of applicants and requests that applicants omit this information from application materials.

MCASA’s current benefits include:

  • 80% of health insurance premium (3 plans to choose from)
  • 100% of vision and dental insurance premiums
  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid work, flexible hours, and supportive colleagues
  • 40 hour work week including paid one hour lunches
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Twelve paid holidays
  • Paid vacation beginning at 10 days the first 12 months, increasing to 15 days the following year, with additional set increases over time
  • Three additional floating holidays during the winter holiday season (12/15-1/7)
  • Two personal days annually
  • Comp time

Other reasons you will love working at MCASA:

  • Organizational commitment to survivor justice, sexual assault prevention, and offender accountability
  • Organizational culture that is inclusive, supportive, and purposeful
  • Balance between individual and collaborative work
  • Professional development opportunities inside and outside the agency

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  This job requires the ability to travel to and from different locations within the State of Maryland.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Most MCASA staff work remotely, with MCASA provided laptops and office supplies.  In-person attendance for external meetings and court appearance may be required, and occasional in person MCASA meetings are possible.  MCASA employees have the option of working in office space in Silver Spring, Maryland, subject to COVID restrictions and available workspace.  Staff may also be required to go to agency offices or other locations in Maryland to obtain client files, supplies, and the like.

MCASA is committed to advancing equal employment opportunities as required by law.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to [email protected].  Please include your name and position title in the subject.

Digital & Communications Intern

Description: 

The Texas Democratic Party is seeking a Digital and Communications Intern for the summer 2025 semester. You will be responsible for writing and executing grassroots campaigns using fundraising, mobilization, and communications tactics, and also collaborating to pioneer emerging technologies to achieve our ambitious goals for 2026. To succeed, you’ll need to be forward-thinking and relentlessly pursue excellence in all written communications.

Core Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and code grassroots fundraising emails
  • Design creative social media graphics/videos that react to current events, trends, and voter priorities, as well as strengthening the organizing leg of our party by promoting actions onlineWork closely with the messaging team on press releases and events.
  • Propose ideas for online messaging.
  • Other duties, as assigned, to support the department and the TDP’s mission.

Required Skills: 

  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; you should have an eagle-eye for typos and errors and have a deep understanding of how to inspire people to take action using the written word.
  • You’re excited to use emerging technologies to push boundaries and modernize our approach to digital communications and fundraising.
  • You’re flexible and adaptive; you can innovate within situations that change on the fly, and you maintain a positive attitude through it all.

Desired but teachable skills:

  • Familiarity with Canva
  • Basic video editing experience (ex: CapCut, iMovie)

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Intern. Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), non-exempt, hybrid- with three days at least expected in office. Not eligible for benefits. Union eligible.

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary: $15/hour

How to Apply: Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position.

Diversity:
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.

VAN/Voterfile Assistant Intern

Description: 

The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a VAN Assistant Intern for the summer 2025 semester. In this position interns will learn about how the party functions, assist in the management of political data, and help ensure Democrats across Texas have everything they need to win elections. The VAN Assistant Intern will report directly to the VAN Manager. Exceptional candidates may have previous experience working with VAN but we welcome applications from anyone with a can-do-attitude and a willingness to learn.

Core Responsibilities: 

  • VAN (Voter Activation Network) is the principal data management tool utilized by Democratic campaigns across the country. The Texas Democratic Party runs a support team to aid partners in using this tool effectively. Assisting with answering questions and providing training will be an important part of this role.
  • Overseeing VAN account requests and creation with the guidance of the VAN Manager
  • Additional duties as assigned by VAN Manager

Additional Responsibilities: 

  • Create survey questions that campaigns use to better understand the electorate
  • Process VAN forms/payments from various campaigns

Required Skills: 

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • An absolute commitment to working at the Texas Democratic Party

Preferred Experience: 

  • Political or electoral experience, including having volunteered with campaigns
  • Familiarity with VAN/MiniVAN
  • Experience with a customer service ticketing system such as helpdesk
  • Passion to learn

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Intern. Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), non-exempt, hybrid- with three days at least expected in office. Not eligible for benefits. Union eligible.

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary: $15/Hour

How to Apply: Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position.

Diversity:
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.

Executive & Operations Manager

The Executive and Operations Manager is a new position. This role will work with both WomenCount and EWA as well as the local Electing Women Bay Area group to provide a robust foundation of operations, human resources, and executive support. This position will play a key role in overseeing our shared operational functions, ensuring that our internal systems, processes, and practices align with our values and mission-driven work.

As the Executive and Operations Manager, you will provide a high level of executive and operational support to the Executive Director and Chief of Staff while managing administrative operations, human resources functions, and employee engagement initiatives. You will ensure that we are tracking toward operational effectiveness, providing a robust foundation of support for efficient collaboration within our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves systems and processes to help shape the internal infrastructure of a growing, mission-driven team—while contributing to meaningful progress in women’s political leadership.

We’re especially excited to hear from candidates who are newer to Human Resources and/or political advocacy and are eager to grow in either (or both) areas. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented generalist who brings strong organizational skills and the ability to provide high-level administrative support to both executives and staff.

Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist

The Coalition for Smarter Growth is a division of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and is hiring a Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist. Applicants must email [email protected] to apply. Full application process is listed below.

Manager: Senior Northern Virginia Advocacy Manager
Location: Currently remote in the DC, MD, VA area (*see below for note about office location)
Job Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

About CSG
Join an award-winning non-profit in the Washington, DC region with a record of success.The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington, D.C. region dedicated to making the case for smart growth. For over 27 years, CSG has advocated for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, D.C. region to grow and provide opportunities for all. Read more about our organization at smartergrowth.net and view our Blueprint for a Better Region.

Your Responsibilities
Full-time, new position, combining advocacy on housing and land use in northern Virginia with assisting on state level legislative and policy change supporting more housing in walkable, transit-accessible locations s. Northern Virginia hosts the largest and most powerful legislative delegation in the General Assembly so there is strong synergy between housing and land use advocacy and action in Northern Virginia and statewide reforms.

Examples of responsibilities and activities include:

Northern Virginia (70%)

  • Coordinating with NoVA staff to develop housing and land use strategies and advocacy campaigns across northern Virginia jurisdictions
  • Working in northern Virginia to strengthen support for smart growth oriented housing policies, building key partnerships, and expanding supporter base.
  • Building relations with local decisionmakers and planning and housing staff in Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, City of Falls Church, City of Fairfax, Towns of Herndon and Vienna. Depending on capacity and opportunity, assist partners in Prince William and Loudoun?
  • Partner with – coalitions and groups like the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, Housing Action Arlington, and NoVA YIMBYs.
  • Develop housing and smart growth related communications in coordination with Northern Virginia Advocacy Manager and the Communications Director to educate and engage supporters

State policy work (30%)

  • Work with the Executive Director on defining our state policy and legislative positions.
  • Building relationships with key state legislators and staff ahead of the General Assembly sessions, and spending 50% of time during sessions focused on legislation
  • Mobilize Northern Virginia residents to weigh in with the state legislature.
  • Build support among local jurisdictions for legislative agenda
  • Supporting statewide housing coalitions and partners,  jointly creating a state housing agenda, and seeking Executive Branch and Legislative action
  • Be prepared to spend about two days per week in Richmond during the 45-day (2025, 2027) and 60-day (2026, 2028) sessions, meeting with legislators and fellow advocates, and attending legislative committee hearings  Some travel to Richmond for committee and advocate meetings will take place during the rest of the year.

Required Qualifications

  • Commitment to CSG’s core values, mission and vision, and positive outlook and passion for winning change
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) principles
  • Three to four years of relevant experience in advocacy, housing policy, land use policy, and/or community engagement (including volunteer and internships)
  • Experience developing and implementing successful advocacy campaigns
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to convey clear and compelling messages for varied internal and external audiences
  • Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems experience, including managing contact lists, creating advocacy campaigns and sending email messages through an online messaging/advocacy software (EveryAction preferred)
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Ability to work on numerous deadline projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles

Preferred Qualifications

  • A working knowledge of local housing, transportation, and land use issues in the DC area
  • Experience and confidence in speaking in public in a positive and engaging way, and with tact and diplomacy
  • Proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish is a plus

Compensation
This position is a non-exempt / hourly position with benefits. Salary range of $28.84 to $33.65 per hour (equivalent to $60,000-$70,000 per year), commensurate with experience and demonstrated outcomes. This position is tied to a new two-year grant and while we intend to apply for renewal and raise additional funds, we cannot guarantee employment beyond the initial two-year term of the grant.

Benefits
CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:

  • Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 73% employer paid for added dependents)
  • Short & Long Term Disability*
  • Group Term Life*
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
  • HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
  • FSA accounts (health & dependent)
  • 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period
  • 1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
  • Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
  • Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
  • Travel Expense Reimbursement
  • Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
  • Professional Development support
  • Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.

*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.

Office Location
CSG has operated virtually since the pandemic and is evaluating options for shared office space we could secure once we deem it appropriate (possibly in early 2025). Residency within Northern Virginia is preferred, or secondarily residency within the DC region accessible to Northern Virginia and Richmond (site of the legislature). Periodic evening and weekend work is required and matched with reasonable flexibility during the week.

Application Process
Interested applicants should email to [email protected] with a resume, writing samples (social media samples, communications plans, etc) or online portfolio, and 1-2 paragraphs answering the following questions:

Give an example of a policy campaign that you executed from start to finish. What was your strategy? What were the deliverables, stakeholders, power mapping, grassroots and communications approaches, etc? What were the end results?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 1, 2025.

If you are a good fit, CSG will reach out to you within 3 weeks of receiving your application. The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process:

1) phone interview with Executive Director and Northern Virginia Advocacy Manager

2) panel interview with the full team

3) short powerpoint presentation

4) reference check

The Coalition for Smarter Growth strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all aspects of achieving our mission. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Read more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) commitments.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process may be requested.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

Communications Director or Manager

The Coalition for Smarter Growth is a division of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and is hiring a Communications Director or Manager. Applicants must email [email protected] to apply. Full application process is listed below.

Manager: Executive Director
Location: Currently remote in the DC, MD, VA area (*see below for note about office location)
Job Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

NOTE: Depending on experience and qualifications, applicants may be hired as either Communications Director (hourly rate equivalent to $75,000-$90,000 per year) or Communications Manager (hourly rate equivalent to $60,000-$75,000).

About CSG 
Join an award-winning non-profit in the Washington, DC region with a record of success. The Coalition for Smarter Growth is the leading organization in the Washington, D.C. region dedicated to making the case for smart growth. For over 27 years, CSG has advocated for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, D.C. region to grow and provide opportunities for all. Read more about our organization at smartergrowth.net and view our Blueprint for a Better Region.

Your Role
The Communications Director has a passion for positive change and is tasked with development and execution of strategic and day-to-day communications, public relations, and marketing initiatives to advance and promote CSG’s brand, mission, and programs across all relevant platforms, ensuring the organization is effectively informing the engaged public and decisionmakers and helping achieve the vision of our Blueprint for a Better Region.

The Communications Director will work towards advancing the following communications goals:

  • Build a network of dedicated activists and donors
  • Influence decision-makers to reach better outcomes
  • Increase positive awareness of CSG and build support for our role and our solutions for land use, transportation, and housing in the DC region

Your Responsibilities
The Communications Director will report to CSG’s Executive Director. Examples of responsibilities and activities include:

  • Help define and communicate the organization’s overall vision, mission, and branding; oversee and ensure consistent brand expression across the organization in written and digital communications and marketing pieces and products
  • Develop a comprehensive messaging and communications plan, aligned with our Blueprint for a Better Region
  • Identify and implement strategies to increase supporter engagement and reach key audiences
  • Develop and deliver an editorial calendar that incorporates print and digital communications assets, balances the storytelling needs from across the organization.
  • Track and analyze metrics across digital platforms (website, social media, email) to assess effectiveness and provide recommendations for optimizing engagement and reach
  • Manage CSG’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and any transitions to new social media platforms (Bluesky, Instagram, etc.)
  • Monitor, maintain and update CSG’s website: updating outdated links and information, identifying areas for content improvement, adding new content as needed, search engine optimization, readability, plug-ins and short-links, etc.
  • Develop and oversee the production of high-quality content and provide messaging support for advocacy campaigns (e.g., talking points, fact sheets, action alerts) for print and digital communications channels
  • Maintain our media contact list, and facilitate staff interviews with members of local, regional, and national media in order to secure earned media placements and positive media mentions, and that position CSG as the go-to resource for media representatives and entities
  • Create and maintain an organized system for photo management
    Integrate digital fundraising efforts into policy campaigns in collaboration with the Fundraising and Events Manager

Required Qualifications

  • Commitment to CSG’s core values, mission and vision, and positive outlook and passion for winning change
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) principles
  • Four to eight years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, and/or media relations (including volunteer and internships)
  • Demonstrated understanding and practice of strategic communications and public relations principles; ability to develop and oversee integrated communications plans and advocacy campaigns that make use of multiple platforms and tools as appropriate for defined audiences.
  • Experience developing and implementing successful communications plans
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to convey clear and compelling messages for varied internal and external audiences
  • Customer Relations Management (CRM) experience, including managing contact lists, creating communications for advocacy campaigns and sending email messages through an online messaging/advocacy software (EveryAction preferred)
  • Experience working with website content management systems (WordPress preferred)
  • Strong editing and proofreading ability
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Ability to work on numerous deadline projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles

Preferred Qualifications

  • Communications experience in public policy, with an emphasis on housing, transportation, and land use issues
  • A working knowledge of local housing, transportation, land use and conservation issues in the DC area
  • Proficiency with design products like Photoshop, InDesign or Canva
  • Proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish is a plus

Compensation
This position is a non-exempt / hourly position with benefits. The salary range for the Communications Director is $36-$43 per hour (equivalent to $75,000-$90,000 per year), commensurate with experience and demonstrated outcomes. The salary range for the Communications Manager position is $28.84 to $36.05 per hour (equivalent to $60,000 to $75,000 annually).

This position is tied to a new two-year grant, however, we intend for this to be an important permanent position for CSG and will be applying for renewal of the grant and raising additional funds with the help of the enhanced communications and branding provided by our Communications Director.

Benefits
CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:

  • Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 73% employer paid for added dependents)
  • Short & Long Term Disability*
  • Group Term Life*
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
  • HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
  • FSA accounts (health & dependent)
  • 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period
  • 1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
  • Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
  • Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave
  • Travel Expense Reimbursement
  • Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules
  • Professional Development support
  • Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.

*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.

Office Location
CSG has operated virtually since the pandemic and is evaluating options for shared office space we could secure once we deem it appropriate (possibly in early 2025). Residency within the D.C. region is preferred. Periodic evening and weekend work is required and matched with reasonable flexibility during the week.

Application Process
Interested applicants should email to [email protected] with a resume, a writing sample (social media samples, communications plans, etc.) or online portfolio, and 2-3 paragraphs answering the following questions:

Why do you want to work at CSG? How are your professional interests aligned with CSG’s mission and why do you want to focus your career on furthering our mission? (1 paragraph)
Give an example of a communications campaign that you executed from start to finish. What was your strategy? What were the deliverables, stakeholders, approval processes, etc.? What were the end results? (1-2 paragraphs)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 1, 2025.

If you are a good fit, CSG will reach out to you within 2 weeks of receiving your application. The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process:

1) phone interview with Executive Director and a policy/advocacy manager

2) panel interview with the full team

3) writing exercise

4) reference check

The Coalition for Smarter Growth strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all aspects of achieving our mission. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Read more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) commitments.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process may be requested.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

Director of Client Success

The Director of Client Success will play a pivotal role in managing the team and ensuring the success of client programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Client Experience, this role balances the team’s day-to-day management with strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with organizational OKRs while supporting team operations. The Director manages several direct reports, focusing on their development and performance, and will own escalation workflows and instances.

Social Media Manager

The Social Media Manager works with our communications team, led by the Communications Director to create and execute content and strategies that grow the Abortion Access Front online communities. They will work to increase Abortion Access Front’s visibility as the go-to reproductive rights media hub. These strategies must align with the AAF mission of using humor, creativity, and outrage to educate and inform the public about the latest news around abortion and reproductive health rights and justice, as well as promoting AAF events, campaigns, and events. Attend major AAF events to cover, approximately three (3) to six (6) times a year. Candidates must be based in NYC, Philadelphia or the DC-metro areas to attend and work in-person events.

How to Apply Candidates will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Please submit a resume to [email protected] and reference AAF SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER in the subject line.

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