Job Number:
HC-05138
Date Posted:
April 16, 2026
Position Title:
FYSA Policy and Advocacy Associate
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Children's Aid
Reports To:
Location:
New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$31.87 – $35.71/hr. for a 35-hour work week
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Children’s Aid is seeking a resourceful and highly skilled full-time Policy & Advocacy Associate to provide support to the Fostering Youth Success Alliance (FYSA).Policy Analysis, Advocacy Engagement, Project & Operational CoordinationHigh School Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in policy and advocacy role(s) required, OR Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Track and report on key hearings, policy developments, and advocacy opportunities within child welfare and related policy areas that impact youth with a foster care background and transition-age youth.
• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned issue areas to inform internal and external strategy.
• Lead select coalition activities (i.e., letter writing, email campaigns, social media campaigns, etc.) and manage communications with external partners and youth advocates.
• Coordinate logistics and provide support for youth-focused events, including forums and shadow days.
• Support legislative and advocacy efforts by coordinating logistics, ensuring alignment among youth, partners, and staff, and assisting with participant recruitment for lobby days and related events.
• Develop materials that will aid in educating and mobilizing youth and partners on FYSA issue areas and resources.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in policy and advocacy role(s) required, OR Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Lived experience in foster care and/or experience working with youth in foster care preferred.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and initiative to solve or anticipate problems.
• Experience working with youth and families on advocacy-related issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
