Summary
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About the Role
Legislative Coordinators work alongside AIUSA staff and members to influence U.S. government policy on critical human rights issues prioritized by AIUSA. You will help shape state-level advocacy strategies, lead grassroots lobbying campaigns, train local activists, and directly engage Members of Congress and their staff.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the national human rights movement while developing your skills in political advocacy, organizing, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
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Stay informed on AIUSA’s legislative priorities and advocacy strategies.
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Develop and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and key officials in your state; share information and advocate for support on key human rights legislation.
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Mobilize and coordinate local Amnesty activists in lobbying efforts.
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Organize and lead workshops to train activists in lobbying and advocacy skills.
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Support media and social media outreach to promote AIUSA’s legislative campaigns.
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Build coalitions with partner organizations to amplify impact and advance shared human rights goals.
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Work collaboratively with AIUSA staff, volunteer leaders, and members to expand the organization’s advocacy capacity in your state.
Qualifications
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Experience lobbying elected officials, particularly in-person.
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Background in grassroots organizing and/or coalition building.
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Ability to lead advocacy training workshops.
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Knowledge of international human rights standards.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
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Commitment to Amnesty’s mission, values, anti-racist principles, and strategic goals.
Additional Requirements:
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Must be based in the United States.
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Must be registered to vote in the U.S., if eligible.
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Cannot be employed by the U.S. government or any foreign government.
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Cannot be employed by or hold a leadership position in a political organization.
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Must be (or become) a member of Amnesty International USA. Income waiver available upon request.
Working at AIUSA
Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)
Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. What does that mean for Amnesty International in the United States? It means using our people power to fight injustice and centering the voices and experiences of those most impacted by racist structures, beliefs, and laws. Fundamentally, it means doing our human rights work differently than it has been done before, because we know that who we work with, how we work, the work we do, and ultimately who we are, are all interconnected.
As an international, intercultural, intergenerational and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA). To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/idea/
