Legislative Coordinator Program Application

Legislative Coordinators work with Amnesty members and advocacy staff to lobby Members of Congress and other key officials on legislation and initiatives to safeguard rights and protect people at risk. State Legislative Coordinators advise activists in their state on advocacy tactics and issues, and build networks to win legislative successes.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying to be a Legislative Coordinator, please submit the following completed application, including your resume. You can review the Legislative Coordinator responsibilities and qualifications here.

Name(Required)

First Last

Pronouns

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Phone

Can you make a two-year commitment to this position?(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Are you a registered voter?(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Why are you interest in being a legislative coordinator?(Required)

How long have you been a member of Amnesty International?(Required)

What other volunteer leadership positions have you held, or do you currently hold?(Required)

Would you be comfortable with occasional media work and public speaking? Have you done this before?(Required)

As a legislative coordinator, you may be asked occasionally to react quickly to developments by making calls during the day to officials' offices and by mobilizing Amnesty groups. Will this pose any problem for you?(Required)

Do you have any prior political experience (lobbied Member of Congress, volunteered in political campaign, etc)? Do you have other experience relevant to advocacy work?(Required)

As an Amnesty representative, you will need to reach out to all elected officials, regardless of their party affiliation. Would this be a problem for you?(Required)

Volunteer leadership positions within Amnesty International USA have restrictions that prevent individuals who are employed by any government entity (local, state, federal, or foreign) from holding these roles. Are you currently employed by any government entity (local, state, federal, or foreign)?(Required)

Yes

What is your current job or employment situation?(Required)

Please provide contact information for 2 references:(Required)

How did you hear about the Legislative Coordinator program?(Required)

Are you applying for any other volunteer leader positions?(Required)

Please upload your resume:(Required)

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