FIRE is seeking a full-time Senior Policy Counsel or Lobbyist to join its Legislative and Policy team. Exact duties will be based on the candidate’s strengths, but they will primarily involve a combination of lobbying, policy research, and writing on legislative issues related to FIRE’s mission.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them
The Legislative and Policy Department develops and advances FIRE’s positions on public policy issues related to free speech. We directly lobby legislators and regulatory agencies on issues that affect free speech, offer consultations to policymakers to help them draft and pass speech-protective legislation, draft model legislation, talk to press about legislation and government regulations that affect free speech, and write bill analyses, public statements, and other public-facing pieces related to FIRE’s legislative agenda.
The Senior Policy Counsel or Lobbyist will report to FIRE’s Legislative and Policy Director and work with the entire legislative team. The exact duties for this position will be based on the candidate’s strengths and will include some or all of the following:
This position will involve a moderate amount of travel. Work on weekends and evenings should be expected at certain times of the year.
The expected start date for this position will be as soon as possible.
This position requires:
Starting salary is negotiable and depends on experience and education level. FIRE conducts periodic evaluations where employees may receive raises or bonuses for outstanding and excellent work. FIRE also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance; a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account option; matching retirement contributions; and a generous paid time-off plan.
Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, writing sample or other demonstration of work (portfolio, for example), salary requirements, and contact information for at least two professional references. All applications are confidential. Please address applications to Cait Scanlan, Chief People Officer.
FIRE is an equal opportunity employer.
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