Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues, Application Close : October 16, 2025

Ministry Team

Office of Public Policy and Advocacy

Reports To

Director, Public Policy and Advocacy

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Category

National Offices United Church of Christ

Starting Salary

$83,000-$86,000

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :

The Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues shall participate in and have primary responsibility for leading the work of domestic public policy advocacy, including but not limited to the following areas : a) Washington-based and electronic advocacy; b) issue education; c) media advocacy; and d) grassroots mobilization. The person in this position will regularly work in cooperation with national staff of the United Church of Christ as well as with local churches and other settings of the United Church of Christ. The majority of the work will be carried out in ecumenical, interfaith, and secular coalitions in Washington, DC.

Because of the changing legislative landscape and opportunities, shifting public policy priorities for the National Ministries of the UCC, and ecumenical and interfaith coalitions, the person in this position must be flexible in learning and responding to various areas of policy that have been identified.

It is understood that addressing issues of domestic human needs, civil and human rights, environmental justice, and other domestic advocacy issues will be a primary focus.

LOCATION :

The Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues is based in the Washington, DC office; therefore, Policy Advocate is expected to reside in the Washington metropolitan area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Understand and interpret UCC General Synod resolutions and seek to embody and articulate the Christian faith through issue advocacy and education.
• Participate in and lead issue advocacy efforts engaging members Congress, Presidential administrations, the Supreme Court, and other key decision makers and policy processes.
• Coordinate, advise and strategize with colleagues of the National Ministries and other United Church of Christ partners, interfaith and ecumenical coalitions, and secular partners concerning emerging and ongoing domestic public policy issues.
• Provide ongoing strategy, content, and support for the UCC's Justice and Peace Action Network (JPANet) E-advocacy platform to ensure effectiveness and growth.
• Participate in, and occasionally lead, the activities of ecumenical and interfaith coalitions, various working groups, conferences, press events, demonstrations / public witness, and related activities.
• Write on domestic public policy issues through various means including actions alerts, press statements / releases, articles / op-eds, and webpage content.
• Participate in setting policy priorities along with DC based staff, and the Director of the Washington Office, who provides guidance on changing advocacy priorities of the office.
• Share in the general work of collaborating with the varied settings and constituencies of the United Church of Christ, including outreach to Conferences, Associations, issue networks, and local churches. Support those groups when they come to the office.
• Occasional preaching, teaching, and group facilitation related to public policy advocacy.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.

Other : This position requires 3 days in the DC office on a hybrid schedule.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder's responsibility.

It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits

Application Deadline

10 / 16 / 2025

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This position is currently accepting applications.