Deputy Chief of Policy

Summary

Deputy Chief of Policy

We Are NEXT is looking for a passionate volunteer to help develop the policy briefs that underpin our mission and vision.

Donate your time and expertise to help our core group of volunteers create a more perfect union and a democracy that truly puts the people first.

About the Role

As Deputy Chief of Policy, you will:

• Identify, guide, and support policy area experts in developing content for policy briefs
• Project‑manage development of policy briefs and related materials
• Review policy content to ensure alignment with We Are NEXT's mission and policy structure (Day 1 / First 100 Days / Long‑Term Reforms)
• Review and provide edits to policies, guiding them along the policy development trajectory (Research → Initial Draft → Internal Review → External Review)
• Assist with recruiting, staffing, motivation, and support of the policy team
• Provide feedback on the accuracy of policy articulation in Public Relations Campaign messaging

Policy Deputies report to the Policy Chief and oversee the policy brief drafting functions of the team. This individual is accountable for supporting coherence across issue areas and maintaining alignment between research, messaging, and organizational objectives. Deputies project‑manage a diverse and evolving roster of policy issue‑area experts.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the Deputy Chief of Policy will:

• Support the strategic direction and policy agenda for We Are NEXT
• Ensure coherence across policy issue areas
• Project‑manage the development of policy briefs
• Facilitate and supervise the work of policy area experts and contributors
• Align policy development with organizational mission and long‑term strategy
• Ensure policy proposals are rigorously developed, internally and externally vetted, and strategically positioned
• Liaise with external reviewers from partner organizations and impacted groups
• Facilitate high‑level discussions on complex or contentious policy matters

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in policy research and writing within government, advocacy organizations, think tanks, or comparable institutions
• Demonstrated experience shaping and advancing policy initiatives at the state or federal level
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to connect policy detail to institutional direction
• Experience managing or supervising policy researchers, analysts, or editorial leads
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort operating in a remote, volunteer‑driven organizational structure

Instructions for Applying

Applicants must be U.S. citizens to qualify for consideration.

Please fill out this form to apply:

Job Description

Deputy Chief of Policy

We Are NEXT is looking for a passionate volunteer to help develop the policy briefs that underpin our mission and vision.

Donate your time and expertise to help our core group of volunteers create a more perfect union and a democracy that truly puts the people first.

About the Role

As Deputy Chief of Policy, you will:

• Identify, guide, and support policy area experts in developing content for policy briefs
• Project‑manage development of policy briefs and related materials
• Review policy content to ensure alignment with We Are NEXT's mission and policy structure (Day 1 / First 100 Days / Long‑Term Reforms)
• Review and provide edits to policies, guiding them along the policy development trajectory (Research → Initial Draft → Internal Review → External Review)
• Assist with recruiting, staffing, motivation, and support of the policy team
• Provide feedback on the accuracy of policy articulation in Public Relations Campaign messaging

Policy Deputies report to the Policy Chief and oversee the policy brief drafting functions of the team. This individual is accountable for supporting coherence across issue areas and maintaining alignment between research, messaging, and organizational objectives. Deputies project‑manage a diverse and evolving roster of policy issue‑area experts.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the Deputy Chief of Policy will:

• Support the strategic direction and policy agenda for We Are NEXT
• Ensure coherence across policy issue areas
• Project‑manage the development of policy briefs
• Facilitate and supervise the work of policy area experts and contributors
• Align policy development with organizational mission and long‑term strategy
• Ensure policy proposals are rigorously developed, internally and externally vetted, and strategically positioned
• Liaise with external reviewers from partner organizations and impacted groups
• Facilitate high‑level discussions on complex or contentious policy matters

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in policy research and writing within government, advocacy organizations, think tanks, or comparable institutions
• Demonstrated experience shaping and advancing policy initiatives at the state or federal level
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to connect policy detail to institutional direction
• Experience managing or supervising policy researchers, analysts, or editorial leads
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort operating in a remote, volunteer‑driven organizational structure

Instructions for Applying

Applicants must be U.S. citizens to qualify for consideration.

Please fill out this form to apply: