Description

The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions is a groundbreaking initiative in the field of public health advocacy and science with the Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management. The Center combines the expertise of highly respected gun violence researchers with the skills of deeply experienced gun violence prevention advocates. We use a public health approach to conduct rigorous scientific research to identify a range of innovative solutions to gun violence. Because gun violence disproportionately impacts communities of color, we ground our work in equity and seek insights from those most impacted on appropriate solutions. Using the best available science, our Center works towards expanding evidence-based advocacy and policy-making efforts. This combination of expertise creates a unique opportunity to turn public health research into action that reduces deaths and injuries from gun violence.

The Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Law and Policy Advisor (Policy Associate) to provide subject matter legal expertise and support to the Law and Policy team. This role will help lead the Center's legislative advocacy work and will be responsible for coordinating engagement with with state and local gun violence prevention organizations and policymakers. This role will assist in building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, academics, organizations, and community partners related to gun violence prevention advocacy. This role will also be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and making recommendations related to state and federal legislation and policy. This role will assist with drafting, reviewing, and editing Center for Gun Violence reports, amicus briefs, and law review articles.

This position will report to the Director of Law and Policy at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and executing state policy strategy for priority states.
• Coordinate with members of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions to advance advocacy efforts.
• Draft and analyze legislation, regulations, legislative testimony, legal reports, and other advocacy materials.
• Engage with policymakers to provide technical assistance on priority policy issues.
• Assist in tracking and monitoring priority bills during legislative sessions.
• Conduct racial equity policy impact assessments.
• Keep up to date on relevant court cases, and the legal implications of current events.
• Collaborate and build coalitions with nonprofit, political, academic, and community partners to realize shared goals.
• Provide legal expertise, knowledge, and assessment of equity considerations for policy on state and federal levels.
• Coordinate with Communications team on policy campaigns, including drafting opinion pieces, press statements, and other outreach materials.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and editing amicus brief and law review articles.
• Contribute to and participate in additional initiatives of the department and institution as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in related field (i.e. policy and advocacy, government administration, policy analysis or legislative relations).
• Advanced degree in a related field may substitute for required experience and additional experience may substitute for education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of legal and/or legislative experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Membership in good standing to a bar association in the United States.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Classified Title: Policy Associate
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Law and Policy Advisor
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week
Department name: 60011826-HPM-Center for Gun Violence
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week