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Position Description
U.S. Impact Investing Alliance
Position Title: Policy Associate or Senior Policy Associate
Location: Remote Position, Washington, D.C. Based
Hours per week (average): 40
Overtime Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance (“the Alliance”) is seeking a talented and driven individual with
experience in Federal public policy and a passion for impact investing to join its Washington, D.C.-based
team.
The Alliance is a field building organization committed to raising awareness of impact investing in the
United States, fostering deployment of impact capital and working with stakeholders to help build the
impact investing ecosystem. The Alliance’s long-term vision is to place measurable social, economic and
environmental impact alongside financial return and risk at the center of every investment decision. For
more information, please visit www.impinvalliance.org.
The Policy Associate or Senior Policy Associate will work under the direction of the Director, Policy &
Special Projects, and will support the organization by participating in various general and project-specific
tasks. This person must exercise effective time management and balance multiple priorities.
This position will require some travel for in-person activities, in accordance with public health policies.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Advocacy
o Participate in development of Alliance policy strategy in alignment with mission, vision
and theory of change.
o Lead or support development of Alliance policy materials, including public comment
letters, statements, op-eds and talking points.
o Support and attend meetings with legislative and agency staff as well as other key
stakeholders. Support to include event and meeting logistics, background research and
follow up. When appropriate, lead said meetings.
o Track Alliance engagement with key policymakers (e.g., Congressional offices or agency
staff) and ensure regular communication.
o Provide administrative and program support for the Coalition on Inclusive Economic
Growth, such as preparing coalition communications, agendas and notes.
Policy Tracking and Research
o Monitor official sources and news outlets for relevant public policy developments,
including regulations, legislative actions, hearings, policymaker statements and relevant
litigation.
o Analyze internal and external data, secondary research and other information sources to
inform the policy positions and communications of the Alliance.
o Support the Alliance’s program team in preparation of policy related materials and
presentations for the Presidents’ Council on Impact Investing, Advisory Board and other
stakeholders.
o Based on experience and with guidance from supervisor, develop policy area expertise
on one or more topics; serve as resident content expert on such topics.
Other
o Inform Alliance subgranting strategy relevant to public policy, and support subgrantee
or consultant management.
o Participate in Alliance team meetings and staff retreats and contribute to overall team
culture and performance.
o Provide support for Alliance-hosted in person and virtual events.
o As needed, attend relevant webinars, meetings and conferences to gather information
and knowledge, generating meeting notes when requested.
o As needed and appropriate, provide additional support for other Alliance programming
or administrative functions.
o All employees of NVF are required to complete biweekly timesheets
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-6 years’ experience in Federal public policy; Capitol Hill, Federal Agency or Trade
Association/Lobbying experience a plus
• Interest in and support for impact investing
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience conducting independent research and presenting analytical findings
• Comfortable asking questions when not clear on directions, and courage to suggest change
where possible
• Experience using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Zoom
Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
• Graduate Degree (e.g., Master’s in Policy, Public Administration, etc.)
• Professional or academic experience related to impact investing public policy, such as exposure
to relevant aspects of the Community Reinvestment Act, tax credit policy (LIHTC, NMTC, OZs,
etc.), federal program implementation (IRA, CHIPS/SCIENCE, etc.), or ESG policy (at the SEC, DOL,
etc.)
• Experience in policy communications (e.g., drafting press releases, statements, talking points
and op-eds)
• Experience in financial services – such as community development or asset/wealth management
• Direct experience in stakeholder management
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter as PDF or Word attachments to: [email protected]. Please
reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line.
This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please do not contact individual staff
members to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $80,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision
insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and
are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions.
Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 80 hours of
vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave
annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are
eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.
Hiring Statement
U.S. Impact Investing Alliance is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that
incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to
attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is
dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and
open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in
which you are working.
Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized communities such as Black, Indigenous,
people of color, trans, gender-nonconforming, non-binary people, and women tend to self-select
themselves out of job opportunities. We understand that candidates may be stronger in some areas of
this role more than others. Please do not let that stop you from applying.
E-Verify
NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9
information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees
authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
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