Counsel Brennan Center For Justice amp Advocacy Director Law Enforcement Leaders

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The candidate will serve as Advocacy Director to lead the day-to-day work of Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration to elevate the voices of LEL and its members. Will coordinate federal and state advocacy, advance media campaigns, organize annual large public events, and work with law enforcement members while managing LEL staff to accomplish these goals. The LEL Advocacy Director will: spearhead federal and state advocacy campaigns; help execute and strategize media and communications outreach for members; represent the group at conferences and coalition meetings; manage project budget and assist with fundraising; and write reports, op-eds, letters, testimony, and press statements on behalf of the group, chairmen, and members. The ultimate goal of LEL: persuade lawmakers, the public and media, and other leaders in law enforcement of the need for criminal justice reform. The LEL Advocacy Director will report to the Director of the Brennan Center’s Justice Program, with strategic input from LEL’s Chairmen and Steering Committee. Lead a four-person team, comprised of one attorney, one research and program associate, one communications strategist, and one government affairs specialist, to achieve LEL’s policy, research, legislative, and media goals. Design and execute legislative campaigns for the group, aimed at lawmakers in Congress and key state legislatures, including the following activities: analyzing legislative reforms; writing testimony, letters of support, and op-eds; editing press documents; and outreaching to policymakers and coalition allies. Establish and maintain relationships with national and state policymakers, reform organizations, funders, and criminal justice experts. Research and write reports to advance the group’s goals, and coordinate media and advocacy strategies upon publication. Work with a communications strategist to: advance major media campaigns to promote efforts of LEL and its members; draft and edit press releases, group statements, and op-eds. Organize the group’s large annual public event to garner major media attention. Manage project budget and support fundraising efforts. Cultivate strong relationships with current members, recruit new members, and enlist members to serve as spokespeople for the group.

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