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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is a nonpartisan 501c(3) nonprofit with a mission to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation at mass-scale by eliminating institutional practices and societal norms that perpetuate these harms. Every person and child deserves to live free from sexual harm. NCOSE advances human dignity through 1) civil litigation against institutional facilitators of sexual abuse, 2) corporate advocacy to hold the private sector accountable to stop enabling or profiting from sexual exploitation, 3) public policy at the state and federal level to advance commonsense solutions. NCOSE exposes the links between all forms of sexual exploitation and prioritizes key issues such as pornography, sex trafficking / prostitution, online child sexual abuse and grooming, sex buyers, deepfake/AI sexual abuse, and more. NCOSE's advocacy has led to victories with Google, Instagram, Hilton Worldwide, Walmart, TikTok, legislation like the Take It Down Act, and active litigation against Pornhub and X (formerly Twitter) on behalf of abuse/sex trafficking survivors.Join this high-energy, high-impact team to be a part of creating a better world for generations to come.

Position Overview:

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is seeking a project manager in the Public Policy Team. This role helps manage legislative and regulatory reform efforts at the federal and state levels especially in the following issue areas: sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, pornography, online child protection, image-based sexual abuse, and cultural norms facilitating sexual exploitation. The candidate must be dedicated to working with federal and state public officials, advocates, survivors of sexual violence, and civil servants to achieve public policy change. The position requires professional skills (excellent writing and presentation ability), capability to do event planning (webinars; congressional briefings), and logistics management (meeting planning).

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to legislative efforts at the state and federal level under guidance of vice president & director of public policy.
• Manage logistical and operational needs of public policy team.
• Review state and federal bills to determine whether they align with NCOSE's policy efforts and goals.
• Coordinate with state and national organizations, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to advocate on behalf of legislative and regulatory priorities.
• Arrange and lead meetings with legislators and staff, typically coordinating with state-level constituents and stakeholders.
• Compose and distribute call to action campaigns, using nationwide database of contacts.
• Draft letters of support for and opposition to federal and state-level bills; create sign-on forms; circulate to allies; and format signatures on final letter.
• Draft testimony for legislative hearings.
• Communicate with lobbyists/stakeholders coordinating toward goals
• Attend and lead stakeholder meetings on behalf of NCOSE to promote NCOSE's role as a leader in grassroots organization.
• Research and build relationships with state-level organizations and leaders to strengthen advocacy coalition and advance NCOSE's policy efforts.
• Maintain public policy contact database.
• Track public policy team legislative actions, such as emails, meetings, phone calls, letters, and campaigns.
• Manage oversight of interns and intern projects.
• Help manage weekly call with state and national organizations, leaders, and congressional staff to discuss ongoing policy efforts.

Development Responsibilities:

• Maintain and submit legislative tracking reports to grantors.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with donors and board members.
• Track metrics and necessary information about public policy teamwork for the purposes of grant reporting and funding requests.

Qualifications:

• Education: BA degree required
• 2 years of experience in public policy work is beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excels in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent computer skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Suite and experienced with various online platforms.
• Management skills: demonstrated experience managing people or projects
  

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• This is a hybrid position in the DC Office. Individuals will be required to sit for long periods, stand, or walk as needed. Also, light lifting - up to 15 pounds.
• For remote work, the individual must work in a quiet space - no background noise - and have the camera turned on during all calls and meetings.
• Local travel to meetings, including walking or taking an uber or cab. Occasional out of town travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience with a range of $76-$90K per year. Benefits include generous medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA, 401K, paid time off, and EAP.

To Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job". Qualified candidates should upload the following documents with their application:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position with an emphasis on how your experience aligns with the position's responsibilities and mission
• Professional References

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position but will contact only those to whom we offer an interview. All correspondence should be by email and not by phone.

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About the National Center on Sexual Exploitation:

NCOSE is an equal opportunity employer.

NCOSE is passionate about building a diverse team (and movement) committed to a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation. We love people and fight for the human dignity of all. We have a global and multicultural impact. Our work is premised on Abolitionist Principles.
This means we:

• view the commodification of people for sex as inherently harmful
  
• support laws which seek to decrease and ultimately end demand by strongly penalizing those who pay to use the bodies of other people for sex
  
• work to create robust services for those seeking freedom from organized systems of sexual exploitation
  
• prevent sexual exploitation by opposing policies and reforming systems which facilitate harm, and
  
• support legal reforms that decriminalize victimization
  

As a team, we are looking for applicants who:

• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, and demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
• Create a culture of considerate communication.

Competencies & Abilities

Agility:Stays flexible in approach, adjusts priorities as needed, and responds to new challenges with a problem-solving mindset.

Emotional Intelligence:Able to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions-both in self and in others. Exhibits good judgment and a high level of professionalism. Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts and maintain confidentiality.

Communication:Effectively conveys ideas and information in a clear, concise, and professional manner across various channels. Listens actively, tailors' communication to the audience, and promotes open dialogue.

Accountability:Takes ownership of actions, decisions, and outcomes. Follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and holds self and others to high standards.

Collaboration:Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve goals.

If you share our principles and hope for a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, come put your mind, background, and experience to work for us.