Federal Policy Fellow, Federal Affairs
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The general salary range for this position is $23 – 27 hourly. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Federal Policy Fellow, Federal Affairs for its affiliate Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF). In this position you will provide support to the President of HSLF and the Federal Affairs team on federal legislative and regulatory efforts and administrative tasks. You will research and draft factsheets and briefing documents, comply with scheduling and accounting requests, help with grassroots efforts, and support the overall management of the department.
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting with lobby day events, such as the Taking Action for Animals (TAFA)/Lobby Day; this includes but is not limited to providing materials to volunteers, answering questions, and scheduling and coordinating meetings for as many as 250 participants. Helping coordinate other events including the annual Congressional Humane Awards reception by monitoring RSVPs and ensuring that everything runs smoothly during the actual event;
- Helping prepare and maintain legislative and regulatory documents including priority factsheets, cosponsor lists, endorsement lists, agency briefing documents, and grassroots alerts. Drafting LTEs; Helping provide research needed to support legislative, regulatory, and grassroots actions;
- Assisting with all accounting requests and general administrative tasks including scheduling;
- Helping monitor the introduction of bills, notice of hearings and votes, notices for agency rules, and policies and provide the information to the appropriate staff in HSLF, APL, and programs/campaigns;
- Helping with all aspects of the annual Humane Scorecard including regularly maintaining cosponsor and leadership information;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience required; JD preferred;
- Research and writing experience required;
- General understanding of regulatory and legislative process;
- Proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary;
- Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.
This position is located in Washington, DC preferred, remote eligible. This is a year-long, interim position working 40 hours per week.
Please upload your resume and cover letter as one document.
HSLF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. All EEO materials can be found at the U.S. Department of Labor.
Legislative Intern, Federal Affairs
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The internship will start in June 2024 and last for approximately 13 weeks.
$18.55 per hour working 30 hours per week.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Legislative Intern for its affiliate Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF). As a Legislative Intern you will foster an understanding of numerous animal protection issues, the legislative process, and the work produced by Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) while receiving job training and an educational experience. Issues include puppy mills, horse soring, horse slaughter, exotic animals, marine mammals, endangered and threatened wildlife, animals used in research, and non-animal research alternatives.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting non-legal research and writing;
- Attending (in person or remotely) hearings, briefings, and meetings on Capitol Hill as required, and preparing reports for staff;
- Assisting staff in mobilizing membership on key legislative initiatives;
- Assisting staff in tracking legislation;
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as updating and preparing Excel spreadsheets, proofreading, assembling folders for lobby visits, preparing mailings, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must either be currently enrolled in college or graduate school, or have graduated within the past two years;
- Must submit required paperwork and pass a background check prior to start;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Superior research skills and ability to read and understand academic material;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, strong familiarity with the Internet and online research tools, and basic knowledge of social media;
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
- Basic knowledge of Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF);
- Flexibility and an eagerness to take initiative on a variety of projects;
- Ability to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential nature of some aspects of the work;
- Strong interest in animal protection issues and legislative research as well as basic knowledge of the legislative process;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism in attitude and appearance on the telephone and in person with staff, legislative offices we work with, and members of the public;
- Ability to learn and demonstrate familiarity with HSLF’s major campaigns, positions, and missions.
This is an in-person internship at our Washington DC office.
When applying, please submit your cover letter and resume together as one document.
HSLF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. All EEO materials can be found at the U.S. Department of Labor.