Temporary Part-Time Policy Fellow

POSITION TYPE: Temporary Part-Time (52 weeks)

Priority given to applications made prior to December 31, 2025.

SUMMARY

The Policy Fellow will assist the Deputy Director with policy review, research, and community outreach. The Policy Fellow will participate in analyzing proposed legislation, drafting new legislation, and researching the impacts of current policies to aid in directing the next steps of the policy agenda.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Review bill legislation and provide overviews of the legislation.

Track administrative rule proposals.

Track announcements from executive and cabinet agencies – including (but not limited to) the Governor's office, the Attorney General, and the Ohio Department of Health – related to Organizational priorities.

Track voting records of current elected officials and build a database of previous elected officials' voting records.

Conduct research on political and organizational opponents, including monitoring media coverage to flag current key developments and analyzing public records, news, and voting history for opposition insight.

Learn to analyze and write policy briefs on various policy proposals.

Review local ordinance language and provide overviews of the ordinances.

Prepare talking points and other materials for local elected officials.

Write summary reports of ordinances passed to track activity across the state.

Research policy issues and write reports and fact sheets to share information.

Collaborate with Digital and Relational Associate to create website/digital content explaining pending bills at the state level and ordinances at the local level.

Create tracking tools for the Organization to share with partners concerning pending legislation.

Collaborate with the Communications team to create digital content related to policy work.

Assist with recruitment and support of individuals testifying for or against legislative proposals.

Participate in meetings, webinars, training, and networking opportunities to expand on the policy field experience.

Generate board reports with reference to legislative activities.

Assist in the preparation of grant reports that include policy activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school degree or equivalent required.

Interest in a policy career, including current college or graduate school students or recent higher education graduates in a relevant field preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues in written and verbal form to stakeholders and advocates.

Knowledge in creating engaging content that helps an audience understand complex issues and inspires action.• Track legislation and rules processes in a detailed manner.

Experience in strategically analyzing how various policy proposals will interact within existing policy frameworks and impact various populations.

Knowledge in collecting and analyzing data connected to policy proposals and utilizing data to create new policy proposals.

Knowledge of policy proposals and the diverse impact of laws on communities and individuals based on race, class, sex, sexual orientation, income, and other demographics.

Strong commitment to the Organization's vision, mission, and goals.

Reliable transportation within Columbus is required.

Residency within commuting distance of Columbus, Ohio is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

None

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods; move about to accomplish tasks or move from one work site to another; engage in repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position is a hybrid role working from home and/or the Columbus office with attendance at the statehouse some days required.

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually minimal, with moderate noise level while at the statehouse.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The position is a temporary part-time position of 52 weeks' duration with a hybrid work option and some schedule flexibility. This position is 25 hours per week with a core work schedule of three (3) weekdays and a half hour unpaid lunch per day. Those three weekdays must include the hours of 12 pm – 4 pm. Schedule flexibility will be required, including some evenings due to legislative events.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Abortion Forward is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. In addition, Abortion Forward does not discriminate on the basis of appearance, such as body size, tattoos, piercings, hairstyle, etc.

A Note to Potential Candidates:

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that's okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.