Job Number:
HC-03813
Date Posted:
March 24, 2026
Position Title:
Government Affairs Associate, Judiciary & Democracy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$60,343 – $75,949 (effective April 1, 2026)
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
LCV is hiring a Government Affairs Associate, Judiciary & Democracy who assist the Senior Judiciary and Democracy Director in leading LCV’s federal advocacy and public education on democracy issues.Assist the Senior Judiciary and Democracy Director in educating decision-makers, allies, and the public on the following issue areas: the impact of the courts on the environment, public health, environmental justice, voting rights, campaign finance, civil rights, and access to democracy.At least one year of experience working in judiciary or democracy policy, issue advocacy, political campaigns, government, or related work. Preferred – JD degree from an accredited law school.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Senior Judiciary and Democracy Director in educating decision-makers, allies, and the public on the following issue areas:
• Directly lobby or advocate for judiciary and democracy priorities, centered in racial justice and equity, with Members of Congress and staff.
• Work closely with key staff across departments to engage LCV’s members, state affiliates, Congressional champions, coalition allies, and donors on democracy and judiciary issues, and generate earned media coverage about judicial nominees and democracy issues.
Qualifications:
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Well-organized; hard-working; thorough and detail-oriented; strong research and critical thinking skills;
• Able to manage multiple tasks at once and work across departments to achieve shared goals;
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;
• Exhibits a professional demeanor and able to maintain confidentiality;
• Demonstrated relationship building skills.
Instructions:
Apply by April 6, 2026. No phone calls please.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
