Job Openings
Policy Fellow – Environmental Crime and Illicit Finance
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Start Date: January 2025
Duration: January through April, start and end dates flexible
Compensation: $25/hr for 20+ hours per week, with full benefits
The FACT Coalition is looking for a Policy Fellow to support the Coalition’s policy research, advocacy, and communication efforts with regard to our portfolio at the intersection of environmental crime and illicit finance. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate, or be pursuing a Master’s Degree in public policy, international affairs, economics, or related fields, or a JD or other advanced law degree. Priority will be given to applicants who can work at least 20 hours per week.
About Us
Founded in 2011 under the leadership of Nicole Tichon, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition is a non-partisan alliance of more than 100 state, national, and international organizations. Our mission is to promote policies to combat the harmful impacts of illicit finance on communities, global security, and the environment, and to campaign for a fair international tax system.
The successful candidate will join a pragmatic and winning coalition to help FACT take advantage of important policy openings to tackle dirty money in the U.S. financial system and promote fair and transparent multinational corporate taxation.
Position Description
The successful candidate will be an important part of the small FACT Coalition secretariat team and will gain experience with a dynamic coalition focused on high profile U.S. federal policy reforms. The Policy Fellow will take on policy advocacy and research projects as directed by FACT’s program director for environmental crime, as well as by other secretariat staff. The Policy Fellow will also participate in FACT working groups related to U.S. anti-money laundering reforms.
FACT works to curb money laundering related to specific categories of crime, including nature and other environmental crimes. Previous experience demonstrating an ability to contribute to FACT’s expanding portfolio at the intersection of environmental and financial crime, and specifically as it relates to the Andes/Amazon region, will greatly improve a candidate’s competitiveness.
Fellowship Outcomes
- Craft briefing papers, talking points, and communications with Members of Congress, committees, and their staff;
- Research and write a background briefing paper for the coalition on an emerging issue;
- Draft blogs, op-eds, and other articles for publication;
- Research and assist in drafting public comment responses for regulatory rulemaking processes;
- Develop a front-row understanding of how the executive and legislative branches interact to shape U.S. policy; and
- Build a network of policy contacts that will aid in your professional development during your time in D.C.
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in persuasive writing;
- Knowledge of (or interest in)one or more of the following topics:
- Money laundering (preferred)
- Environmental crime (preferred)
- Illegal deforestation
- Illegal gold mining
- Wildlife trafficking
- Global corruption
- Democracy and authoritarianism
- Experience with U.S. government policy and regulatory processes, and congressional advocacy (preferred);
- Comfort collaborating with others in various team-based advocacy and writing projects, as well as working independently;
- Strong organizational and logistical skills;
- Proactiveness in communication and problem-solving;
- Flexible team player who can deliver in a fast-paced environment;
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and intellectual curiosity; and
- Spanish language proficiency required.
As a member of a small team, some administrative support contributions will be expected.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one relevant technical or persuasive writing sample HERE: https://fund-for-constitutional-government.careerplug.com/jobs/2751826/apps/new
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates who will be asked to interview will be contacted.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FACT will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The FACT Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. It is FACT’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for professional advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, or disability.