Steward of Law and Policy

Requirement Disclaimer: This is a licensed attorney role and requires a minimum of 10 years of legal experience. Candidates must be eligible to practice law in Idaho and will be required to obtain Idaho State Bar licensure if not currently licensed. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting this requirement. This position operates within the scope of OVW-funded work and does not serve as legal counsel to the organization.About the Idaho CoalitionThe Idaho Coalition identifies, supports, and thrives as an intergenerational, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural organization for the benefit of our team, our work, and our movement to end gender violence inextricably interconnected to multiple systemic oppression. Our focus is girls and women, and people who are gender oppressed who are impacted by or at risk of gender violence and systemic oppression. Gender violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking) does not occur in isolation. Gender violence is part of the continuum of gender oppression and is fueled by social injustice including patriarchy, sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, religious discrimination, and anti-immigrant sentiment. To end gender violence, we must address the larger systemic issues that generate and sustain it.Shared Vision and North StarOur shared vision is one of beloved communities with social equity and collective liberation for all human beings; where we see our own and each other’s full humanity and everyone has the ability to thrive and the dominant social narrative is one of interdependence, resilience, and regeneration. Our north star is collective thriving and is the embodiment of our vision, values, and purpose.Organizational ValuesOur organization aspires to embody the values we want to see in the world:Bold Vision – We are open to possibilities and encourage risk-taking.Compassion – We see each other’s full humanity with love and kindness, and intentionally turn toward others to end suffering and oppression.Interconnection – We hold broad awareness and understand our profound interconnectedness and respect our relationships with one another and our earth.Solidarity – We amplify the voices and histories of communities marginalized by society and celebrate our differences.Collective Liberation – We recognize that our own freedom of oppression is connected and bound with individuals most marginalized by systems of power in society.Approaches Across the OrganizationWe are working to reclaim our connection to our own and each other’s humanity, and to create the foundation for collective thriving by embodying these approaches across our organizational work:Center on communities most impacted by historical marginalization and violence and community-centered solutionsCatalyze change in prevention and response through collective healing, spirituality, resilience, and transformationCreate new social norms to interrupt the root causes of violence through transformative cultural strategiesMobilize across movementsPrimary Roles and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Leadership and InfluenceAlign with and operationalize the Idaho Coalition’s Theory of Change frameworkExamine personal privilege, power, and connection to oppression to ensure accountability to communities most impactedBuild authentic, reciprocal relationships with staff, member programs, and partners across Idaho and nationallyDemonstrate adaptive leadership, thriving through change, experimentation, and transformationServe as a strategic thought partner to Collective Stewardship and staffAccountability and MentorshipSupport and guide staff throughout program design, implementation, and evaluation phasesLegal and Policy ExpertiseMaintain current knowledge of legal and policy research related to gender-based violence and its intersection with systemic oppressionTrack state and national legislation, court rulings, and systemic trends that impact survivors and communities most affected by violenceProvide legal and policy analysis, guidance, and education to staff, partners, and stakeholdersSystems Influence and AdvocacyLead or participate in legislative and systems-change advocacy at state and national levelsCollaborate with tribal and community-based DV and SA programs, social justice organizations, and government partners to advance equitable and accessible systemsAddress and challenge systemic bias, overcriminalization, and overincarceration that disproportionately impact Indigenous, Black, and other communities of colorAdvocate for survivor-centered, culturally grounded alternatives to punitive systemsCommunication and Public EducationDevelop and publish original content that strengthens understanding of gender violence and systemic oppressionRepresent the Coalition in public forums, coalitions, and media as a trusted and informed voiceCreate and deliver training, curriculum, and presentations that advance transformative justice and policy reformGrant Development and ComplianceLead or contribute to federal and foundation grant proposals aligned with the Coalition’s theory of changeOversee legal and policy components of grant compliance, documentation, and reportingDevelop and manage grant budgets in collaboration with the finance teamSustainability and RegenerationPractice radical self and collective care to sustain long-term movement workEngage in embodied leadership practices to strengthen reflection, presence, and resilience across the organizationQualifications – Steward of Law and PolicyLeadership: Proven experience supervising and mentoring with a commitment to transformative and adaptive leadership, shared power, and reflective practiceLegal Content Expertise: Minimum 10 years of civil and or criminal legal experience addressing gender violence. Licensed to practice law with ability to obtain Idaho licensureSystems Change and PolicyMinimum 5 years of systems change work within criminal legal and or civil legal systemsDemonstrated commitment to addressing systemic gender, racial, and social biasPolicy Influence: At least 5 years of experience in legislative or systems policy work at the state or national levelGrant Management: Experience developing, managing, and reporting on federal and foundation grantsCommunication: Excellent writing, editing, and facilitation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly across diverse audiencesPreferred StrengthsStrategic - Analytical, reflective, and forward-thinking with the ability to connect systems and movementsExecutor - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined with the ability to balance vision and implementationInfluencer - Confident communicator and advocate able to navigate institutional power with clarity and integrityRelational - Skilled in building trust and fostering collaboration across diverse communities with strong understanding of Idaho’s tribal, immigrant, and culturally specific communities or direct relationships with those most impactedPosition DetailsClassification: Exempt, full-time, 32-hour work weekReports to: Collective StewardshipLocation: Remote in IdahoStart Date: Open until filledSalary: $80,000 base salary. The Idaho Coalition is committed to transparency of salaries as a process toward our aspiration of a more equitable workplace.To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to tai@engagingvoices.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.The Idaho Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. We value and honor the lived experiences of people from all backgrounds.