About the Role:  

As our Policy Fellow, you’ll be a vital part of our Research Team, helping shape SaverLife’s policy agenda. You’ll track legislation, produce policy insights, and support advocacy efforts that elevate the voices and experiences of our members. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, policy-savvy individual who wants to work at the intersection of economic justice, research, and advocacy.

What You’ll Do:

  • Monitor and Analyze Policy (Federal, State & Local)                                                   Track federal policies related to tax, climate resilience, safety nets, and retirement security. Conduct scans of state and local programs in focus areas like Georgia, Alabama, the DMV region, Newark, and Arkansas.

  • Shape SaverLife’s Policy Voice                                                                                          Develop public policy positions and create compelling advocacy content such as policy briefs, white papers, and op-eds based on our research and member insights.

  • Influence Through Relationships

Help identify and connect with key bipartisan and moderate policy actors. Represent SaverLife in policy meetings, partnerships, and events.

  • Support Advocacy & Testimony

Help identify opportunities for SaverLife to provide expert input in legislative hearings and prepare staff for testimony.

  • Engage Our Members

Collaborate with SaverLife’s Member Advocacy Panel to ensure their lived experiences are reflected in our policy work.

What You Bring

  • Solid understanding of federal legislative processes and political dynamics

  • Strong analytical and legal research skills—able to interpret and draft policy and legislation

  • Excellent written and verbal communication—able to simplify complex policy for diverse audiences

  • Passion for economic equity and commitment to amplifying the voices of under-served communities

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with a collaborative spirit

  • Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and Salesforce

Your Background

  • Graduate-level coursework in public policy, economics, law, or a related field or a combination of education and relevant professional experience

  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience (e.g., in government, advocacy, think tanks, or policy research)

 

SAVERLIFE EMPLOYMENT

At SaverLife, we are committed to an inclusive workplace, and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. As part of our commitment to full inclusion of all qualified individuals, SaverLife will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kim Stott, Chief People Officer, at 267-303-7011 or kstott@saverlife.org.

 

This is a remote-first position and is only open to candidates eligible to work in the US. Proximity to Washington DC or New York City Metro Areas is preferred.

 

OUR OFFER AND SAVERLIFE BENEFITS:

  • This is a part or full-time temporary (3-6 months) exempt position with an annual salary between $55,00-$75,00 Full-time; $27,500-$37,500 Part-time.

  • SaverLife is a remote-first organization. 

  • We offer a $50 per month internet stipend and reimbursement of up to $500 to set up a home office

  • We believe in work-life balance and are committed to keeping the workload in alignment. with this value. We offer flexible work schedules and alternating Flex Fridays off.

  • Full-time employees are eligible for full individual medical, vision, and dental insurance. SaverLife also covers 50% of health benefits for employee families. 

  • Life and long-term disability coverage. 

  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (or HSA Account). (Full-time employees)

  • 3 weeks of accrued vacation per year. (Prorated for part-time employees)

  • 10 paid sick days per year. (Prorated for part-time employees) 

  • 11 paid holidays per year. 

  • $1,000 per year allocated for professional development. 

  • SaverLife 401K match of up to $6,000 per year.

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