Full-Time Senior Manager of Policy

• Position Overview: Seeking a versatile, self-motivated professional to lead and advance work across corporate engagement, public policy, advocacy, and communications.

• Corporate Policy (45%): Support and advise on active food business relationships to drive meaningful animal welfare progress.
• Identify and leverage intersections between corporate and policy workstreams to maximize strategic alignment.
• Assist with corporate resource development, including case studies, technical guidance, and advocacy tools.
• Manage select corporate accounts when needed, ensuring consistent relationship-building, strategic alignment, and progress toward commitments.
• Public Policy & Advocacy (45%): Lead or support U.S. public policy campaigns at the agency, local, state, and federal levels.
• Build and strengthen relationships with coalitions, policymakers, and advocacy partners to advance CIWF’s policy priorities.
• Draft and review public-facing and technical materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure policy alignment and integrated strategies.
• Represent CIWF in public forums, briefings, and media engagements as needed.
• Strategic Communications & Media Relations (10%): Serve as a spokesperson in media engagements, briefings, and public events.
• Draft and refine public-facing materials.
• Partner with communications and policy teams to ensure consistent, aligned messaging across platforms and campaigns.
• Contribute to integrated communication strategies.
• Team Collaboration, Management & Coverage: Provide flexible support across three core areas.
• Manage or oversee staff and workstreams during coverage periods.
• Participate in project management, planning, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Corporate and Public Policy to maintain cohesion and set priorities.

• 5-7 years of experience in public policy, advocacy, corporate engagement, or animal welfare/food systems work.
• Strong knowledge of legislative processes, public policy, advocacy campaigning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly for both technical and general audiences.
• Experience working with cross-sectoral partners.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage complex projects and provide team-level support.
• Familiarity with regenerative agriculture, corporate social responsibility, and animal welfare science.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative remote environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the U.S. and internationally (up to 15%).
• Preference to East Coast candidates.

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