NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
Founded in 1910, the National Urban League is the nation’s oldest and largest community based organization devoted to empowering African Americans and underserved communities to enter the economic and social mainstream through programs, advocacy and research. The National Urban League (NUL) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), non-partisan, corporation headquartered in New York City, with a Washington Bureau in Washington, DC and 90 separately incorporated 501(c)(3) affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The National Urban League serves as a National Intermediary and provides federally funded services in the areas of Health Care, Education, Economic Development, Housing, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Workforce. The National Urban League’s Washington Bureau initiates advocacy and issues research on these areas, and also addresses civil rights, telecommunications, internet, technology and other issues.
Regulatory and Compliance Law Fellow
NEW YORK, NY
Supervisor: Assistant General Counsel
Job Theme: Racial Justice, Policy & Leadership
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Innovator, serving as the Regulatory and Compliance Law Fellow, will work on a discrete portfolio of matters connected with National Urban League’s federal grant programs’ compliance and governance. The Innovator will be expected to:
- Manage and maintain the compliance related to, and oversight of, the National Urban League's federal and foundation proposals and grants.
- Review, interpret, and analyze grants and associated documentation.
- Assist the organization's Programs Department, and the NUL as a whole, in updating and developing logic models to explain each program and the underlying NUL theory of change/impact.
- Execute and maintain a contract administration program to ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions, federal acquisition regulations, code of federal regulation requirements and other technical and statutory obligations of National Urban League for its agreements with U.S. Federal agencies and/or foundations.
- Research policy areas of interest to the Office of General Counsel including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Support outreach to Government, Congress, nonprofit organizations, and other entities on supplier diversity issues.
- Support senior team with administrative law proceedings and disputes or audits with regulatory agencies.
- Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance efforts, especially in reporting to funders and agencies.
- Assist program staff in using insights gained from data analysis, both internal and external, in order to improve program operations and effectiveness.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Prior work experience in a professional/business setting.
- Demonstrated interest in one or more of NUL’s focus areas (Health Care, Education, Housing, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Technology, public policy or Workforce).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Inquisitive, self-starter, with ability to problem solve and acquire necessary information.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.
- A good sense of humor, demonstrated ability to collaborate, and willingness to work with a team.
- Willing to travel (up to 10%) – travel will be pending CDC guidelines.
- Experience with business technology and software. Experience with commonly used research databases.
Equitable Justice Fellow
NEW YORK, NY
Supervisor: Senior Vice President, Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives
Job Theme: Racial Justice, Criminal Justice, Policy & Leadership
JOB DESCRIPTION
As National Urban League’s Equitable Justice Fellow, the Innovator will work on a discrete portfolio of matters related to policing and criminal justice reform, civic engagement, and other justice related areas. As this is a new role at National Urban League, the Innovator will be critical to helping grow the organization’s equitable justice work. The Innovator will be expected to:
- Research policy areas of interest to the Equitable Justice Department.
- Track and monitor developments in state and local legislation related to equity, voting, and policing and criminal justice reforms.
- Conduct legal research related to that legislation.
- Participate in strategic planning and campaigns designed to advance and pass legislation.
- Generate draft testimony and correspondence on census and civic engagement, as well as any other relevant pieces of the Equitable Justice portfolio.
- Prepare and disseminate materials related to NUL’s policing and criminal justice reform agendas to external partners and National Urban League affiliates.
- Support the Department in managing internal and external relationships with affiliate leaders and a range of external partners.
- Assist with community outreach and manage projects as assigned.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Prior work experience in a professional/business setting.
- Demonstrated interest in one or more of NUL’s focus areas (Justice, Health Care, Education, Housing, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Technology, public policy or Workforce).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Inquisitive, self-starter, with ability to problem solve and acquire necessary information.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.
- A good sense of humor, demonstrated ability to collaborate, and willingness to work with a team.
- Willing to travel (up to 10%) – travel will be pending CDC guidelines.
- Experience with business technology and software. Experience with commonly used research databases.
- Experience with commonly used research databases.
Washington Bureau Fellow
WASHINGTON, DC
Supervisor: Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy
Job Theme: Racial Justice, Legal Services, Capacity Building
JOB DESCRIPTION
As the National Urban League’s Washington Bureau Fellow, the Innovator will work on a discrete portfolio of matters connected with NUL’s policy work in Washington, DC and communications issues, including a podcast and weekly newsletter. The Innovator will be expected to:
- Draft recommendations on requests from third parties to join federal and state court litigation as a party or friend of the court.
- Assist with planning of policy briefings for members of the new administration, Congress, staff, corporate partners, and other advocacy organizations.
- Curate content for National Urban League’s policy-focused podcast, For The Movement, including identifying and booking interview guests, developing questions, and assisting with promotion of the podcast with specific audiences (previous guests have included 2020 U.S. Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg, Stockton, CA Mayor Michael Tubbs, and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown).
- Assist with the curation of news and content for the weekly newsletter publication, The Washington Bureau Insider.
- Track litigation around the country involving National Urban League program priorities, tracking any relevant executive orders issued by the president, and track executive nominations for cabinet and subcabinet positions and judicial nominations.
- Develop advocacy materials for members of Congress, the administration, and federal agencies on program priorities for the National Urban League.
- Assist in the drafting of comments in federal rulemaking proceedings before federal agencies on program priorities for the National Urban League.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Prior work experience in a professional/business setting.
- Demonstrated interest in one or more of NUL’s focus areas (Health Care, Education, Housing, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Technology, public policy or Workforce).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Inquisitive, self-starter, with ability to problem solve and acquire necessary information.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.
- A good sense of humor, demonstrated ability to collaborate, and willingness to work with a team.
- Willing to travel (up to 10%) – travel will be pending CDC guidelines.
- Experience with business technology and software. Experience with commonly used research databases.
