AFGE
Washington D.C., DC, USA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Department: Legislative Department
Location: National Office
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Position Title: Director Legislative & Political
CLASSIFICATION: Director of Legislative & Political, ELS
INTRODUCTION
AFGE is the largest union representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government employees. The union represents employees in over 65 agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Department of Defense (civilians), the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, Justice, Labor, HUD, HHS, Transportation, Energy, Education, Commerce, Treasury, Interior, State, and Agriculture. AFGE has been growing for 25 consecutive years.
AFGE's Legislative Department is responsible for the continued development, maintenance and strengthening of the Federation's ability to promote and achieve its legislative and policy objectives in Congress and through the federal Executive Branch. The department works to achieve these goals through AFGE's government affairs and political programs. Major responsibilities of this position include strategic planning, lobbying, development of issue mobilization and training programs.
This position is a key senior staff position that reports to the National President of AFGE. The person holding this position works with other senior staff in a team environment to carry out the goals of AFGE under the direction of the National President.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory: Supervises Legislative Department to pursue successful achievement of the union's policy and institutional goals.
Strategic Planning: Works with staff, National Vice Presidents, and Bargaining Councils to develop annual strategic plans for implementing the Federation's national legislative and political plan in a given calendar year.
Training: Manages annual Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference. Works with Education Department staff to develop training programs for AFGE leaders in legislative strategies such as meeting with members of Congress.
Coalition Building: Assists President's Office, AFGE Districts, and Bargaining Councils in developing and maintaining local, state, regional and national coalitions to address legislative issues of specific concern to AFGE members but also of mutual concern to other unions, community, and public interest organizations.
Written Communications: Supervises staff development of and edit written materials used for fundraising, grassroots organizing, issue mobilization, and voter education. Examples of such materials include email communications, brochures, direct mail solicitations, fact sheets, faxes, leaflets, letters, scripts for phone banks, and related materials.
Lobbying: Oversees and engages in lobbying Members of Congress and the Executive Branch.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Works in close coordination and harmony other AFGE department on legislative and political matters and support. Specifically:
Communications Department – Directs Legislative staff to ensure that this department is furnished timely and current information on the Federation's legislative initiatives, victories, and activities to properly disseminate such information to the media, districts, locals, councils and AFGE activists. Directs staff to provide information and ideas to help refine and focus its public relations message.
Membership and Organization - Personally participates and directs Legislative staff to participate in all membership recruitment efforts, including lunch and learns, and metropolitan organizing initiatives.
General Counsel's Office (GCO) - Works closely with the General Counsel to ensure AFGE's political program complies with federal election and other relevant laws.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional environment working to establish Federation and Departmental goals. The incumbent will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, fax machines, scanners, and phones. Travel is required and position may require long periods of travel. Long hours are periodically required. The employee will periodically be required to do some lifting and/or move items over 10 pounds.
CONTROLS OVERWORK
Works under the day-to-day supervision of the National President who makes specific assignments. The incumbent is called upon to make judgments as to approaches, techniques, and methods for pursuing established Federation and Department goals. The incumbent is encouraged to point out areas of activity or interest where revised goals and techniques might be considered to facilitate achievement of the Legislative Department’s goals and mission. The results of the incumbent's completed work are reviewed for extent of fulfillment of Department objectives as delineated.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have at least 10 years of combined full-time work experience in legislative and political activity, including but not limited to organizing, grassroots issue mobilization activities, lobbying, educational training, and election related activities (including voter registration, voter education and get-out-the-vote activities). Management experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required.
Loyalty to the American labor movement required.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the legislative and political (election) process.
Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals to join the union and become
involved in legislative and political action activities.
Demonstrated ability to make objective decisions and recommendations independently.
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in individual, small group and large settings with AFGE members and leaders as well as members of Congress.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively when unexpected events demand an immediate response.
Ability to develop and edit written materials related to legislative and political program, including but not limited to grassroots mobilization materials such as planning documents, issue alerts, issue leaflets, phone scripts, draft letters to members of Congress and the Administration, and
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel regularly, a minimum of 4-5 weeks per year. During election years incumbent
may travel 6-8 weeks per year, including extended periods away from home.
Work is generally in an office setting. Periodically long hours are required.
Writing sample and/or writing test demonstrating skills in developing grassroots educational
materials may be required.
EEO STATEMENT
AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression. In additional to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please submit resume to jobs@afge.org including Vacancy #11 in subject field
POSITION DESCRIPTION
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Department: Legislative Department
Location: National Office
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Position Title: Director Legislative & Political
CLASSIFICATION: Director of Legislative & Political, ELS
INTRODUCTION
AFGE is the largest union representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government employees. The union represents employees in over 65 agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Department of Defense (civilians), the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, Justice, Labor, HUD, HHS, Transportation, Energy, Education, Commerce, Treasury, Interior, State, and Agriculture. AFGE has been growing for 25 consecutive years.
AFGE's Legislative Department is responsible for the continued development, maintenance and strengthening of the Federation's ability to promote and achieve its legislative and policy objectives in Congress and through the federal Executive Branch. The department works to achieve these goals through AFGE's government affairs and political programs. Major responsibilities of this position include strategic planning, lobbying, development of issue mobilization and training programs.
This position is a key senior staff position that reports to the National President of AFGE. The person holding this position works with other senior staff in a team environment to carry out the goals of AFGE under the direction of the National President.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory: Supervises Legislative Department to pursue successful achievement of the union's policy and institutional goals.
Strategic Planning: Works with staff, National Vice Presidents, and Bargaining Councils to develop annual strategic plans for implementing the Federation's national legislative and political plan in a given calendar year.
Training: Manages annual Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference. Works with Education Department staff to develop training programs for AFGE leaders in legislative strategies such as meeting with members of Congress.
Coalition Building: Assists President's Office, AFGE Districts, and Bargaining Councils in developing and maintaining local, state, regional and national coalitions to address legislative issues of specific concern to AFGE members but also of mutual concern to other unions, community, and public interest organizations.
Written Communications: Supervises staff development of and edit written materials used for fundraising, grassroots organizing, issue mobilization, and voter education. Examples of such materials include email communications, brochures, direct mail solicitations, fact sheets, faxes, leaflets, letters, scripts for phone banks, and related materials.
Lobbying: Oversees and engages in lobbying Members of Congress and the Executive Branch.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Works in close coordination and harmony other AFGE department on legislative and political matters and support. Specifically:
Communications Department – Directs Legislative staff to ensure that this department is furnished timely and current information on the Federation's legislative initiatives, victories, and activities to properly disseminate such information to the media, districts, locals, councils and AFGE activists. Directs staff to provide information and ideas to help refine and focus its public relations message.
Membership and Organization - Personally participates and directs Legislative staff to participate in all membership recruitment efforts, including lunch and learns, and metropolitan organizing initiatives.
General Counsel's Office (GCO) - Works closely with the General Counsel to ensure AFGE's political program complies with federal election and other relevant laws.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional environment working to establish Federation and Departmental goals. The incumbent will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, fax machines, scanners, and phones. Travel is required and position may require long periods of travel. Long hours are periodically required. The employee will periodically be required to do some lifting and/or move items over 10 pounds.
CONTROLS OVERWORK
Works under the day-to-day supervision of the National President who makes specific assignments. The incumbent is called upon to make judgments as to approaches, techniques, and methods for pursuing established Federation and Department goals. The incumbent is encouraged to point out areas of activity or interest where revised goals and techniques might be considered to facilitate achievement of the Legislative Department’s goals and mission. The results of the incumbent's completed work are reviewed for extent of fulfillment of Department objectives as delineated.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have at least 10 years of combined full-time work experience in legislative and political activity, including but not limited to organizing, grassroots issue mobilization activities, lobbying, educational training, and election related activities (including voter registration, voter education and get-out-the-vote activities). Management experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required.
Loyalty to the American labor movement required.
Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the legislative and political (election) process.
Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals to join the union and become
involved in legislative and political action activities.
Demonstrated ability to make objective decisions and recommendations independently.
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in individual, small group and large settings with AFGE members and leaders as well as members of Congress.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively when unexpected events demand an immediate response.
Ability to develop and edit written materials related to legislative and political program, including but not limited to grassroots mobilization materials such as planning documents, issue alerts, issue leaflets, phone scripts, draft letters to members of Congress and the Administration, and
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel regularly, a minimum of 4-5 weeks per year. During election years incumbent
may travel 6-8 weeks per year, including extended periods away from home.
Work is generally in an office setting. Periodically long hours are required.
Writing sample and/or writing test demonstrating skills in developing grassroots educational
materials may be required.
EEO STATEMENT
AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression. In additional to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please submit resume to jobs@afge.org including Vacancy #11 in subject field
AFGE
Washington, D.C., USA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Department: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer Location: National Office FSLA Classification: Exempt Position Title: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer Date of Revision/Creations:
CLASSIFICATION: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer
I. INTRODUCTION
The AFGE Political Mobilization Department (PMD) is responsible for the continued development, maintenance and strengthening of the Federation’s ability to promote and achieve its legislative and policy objectives in Congress and through the Executive Branch of the federal government. PMD is an integrated team consisting of the Legislative, PAC & Issue Mobilization Staff. Major responsibilities include developing and implementing national and grassroots lobbying strategies/campaigns, issue mobilization campaigns, federal election strategies (including grassroots voter registration, education, and get-out-the-vote efforts) and membership recruitment.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Works with grassroots legislative and political activists to implement the Federation’s legislative and political action programs. Incumbent will work closely with District Offices, AFGE Locals, and Membership & Organization Department to develop strategies for recruiting potential AFGE members by linking their concerns with legislative and political action grassroots activities.
2. Works with National Vice Presidents, AFGE Councils and Local presidents to develop annual strategic plans for implementing the Federation’s national legislative and political plan in a given calendar year.
3. Works with AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals to establish inter-connected Legislative and Political Action Networks, a cadre of activists capable of informing and mobilizing AFGE members and potential members around legislative and political issues at the local, state, and District levels. This includes working to identify key individuals (both active and retired AFGE members) for leadership roles in building and mobilizing these networks.
4. Trains AFGE leaders, whether at training events or on-site in legislative and political action grassroots strategies such as meeting with members of Congress, issue mobilization techniques (calling/writing members of Congress), coalition building strategies, media outreach strategies, and election related mobilization strategies.
5. Serves as rapid response coordinator. Establishes, maintains, and activates a communication system capable of mobilizing District, Council and Local networks of AFGE activists to respond to fast breaking legislative issues on Capitol Hill; this includes multiple means of communications such as calls, emails, peer to peer texting and visits to AFGE locals and district offices.
6. Assists AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals in developing and maintaining local, state, and regional coalitions to address legislative and political issues of specific concern to AFGE members but also of mutual concern to other unions, community, and public interest organizations.
7. Plans and executes mobilization events such as public rallies, silent vigils, etc. with AFGE National, locals and districts and affiliate/coalition partners. This includes all arrangements and logistics (security/marshaling, permits, staging & sound, materials, etc.) working in conjunction with the participating AFGE or affiliate/coalition entities.
8. Works with AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals to achieve PMD determined monthly and annual goals for building AFGE-PAC and AFGE LAF and strategies for completing those goals.
9. Works as assigned with District, Councils and Locals to further AFGE’s legislative and political action goals by mobilizing AFGE members to participate in election related activity including voter registration, education and get-out-the- vote activities.
10. Promotes and participates in membership recruitment activities.
III. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbent frequently communicates information with union officers and members inquiring about the status of various PMD related items such as legislative issue mobilization, PAC status, event planning such as PAC events, organizing events, rallies, and other public type events by talking and listening on a telephone and/or telephone conference call. Must be able to understand questions posed by these individuals, remain patient, pleasant and exchange accurate information with them.
As part of field mobilization duties, incumbent will be responsible for staffing indoor and outdoor related activities/events such as tables for PAC fundraising at conferences, local events such as picnics, union fairs, etc. Leading, participating, and marshaling rallies on a national, district and local level with AFGE and affiliate/coalition entities. Escorting local members to congressional meetings. Full work participation in election related activities such as labor walks, phonebanks and rallies. All these duties may require work in rain, cold, heat and other inclement weather.
Physical duties during mobilization events may include rally sign and banner distribution, carrying, holding, and displaying of signs and banners. Additional possible physical logistics for mobilization events include walking and marching for length of event, start to finish (distance and time), handling and use of devices such as bullhorns and other audio related devices; again, these duties may require the work be done in rain, cold, heat and other inclement weather.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, and cell phone for long periods of time while closely observing the details of complex and lengthy digital documents is required. Operates these devises and a computer printer repeatedly throughout the day. The employee will periodically be required to do some lifting and/or move items over 10 pounds.
IV. CONTROLS OVER WORK
Works under the day-to-day supervision of Director of Field Mobilization who makes specific assignments. The incumbent is called upon to make judgments as to approaches, techniques, and methods for pursuing established Federation and Department goals. The incumbent is encouraged to point out areas of activity or interest where revised goals and techniques might be considered in order to facilitate achievement of the Department’s goals and mission. The incumbent will fulfill obligations to report to the director. The results of the incumbent’s completed work are reviewed for extent of fulfillment of Department objectives as delineated.
V. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, plus a minimum of three cumulative years of paid full-time work experience in legislative and/or political fields including at least one leadership position on a candidate or issue campaign.
A. Alternatively, if an applicant does not possess a bachelor’s degree, an applicant must have six cumulative years of paid full-time work experience in legislative and/or political fields including at least one leadership position on a candidate or issue campaign.
2. Experience in a campaign leadership role must include election related activities such as voter registration, voter education, volunteer recruitment, get-out-the-vote activities, and political/ legislative educational training. This leadership position must be equivalent to a zone coordinator position under the Labor-to-Labor program or a regional field director position on a senate, gubernatorial or presidential campaign.
3. Applicant must provide writing samples of previous legislative and political activities/work including those involving election related activities.
4. Demonstrated ability to organize multiple organizations in a concerted effort to accomplish an established legislative or political goal. Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the legislative and political (election) process. 5. Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals to join a cause or organization and become involved in legislative and political action activities.
6. Strong training background. Applicant must have previous experience in leading and facilitating trainings with medium-sized groups.
7. Willingness to travel. Position will require substantial travel.
8. Travel includes driving, a valid state issued driver’s license is required.
9. Ability to make objective decisions and recommendations independently.
10. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in individual, small group and large settings with AFGE members and leaders as well as members of Congress.
11. Ability to respond quickly and effectively when unexpected events demand an immediate response.
12. Ability to develop and edit written materials, including but not limited to grassroots mobilization materials such as planning documents, issue alerts, issue leaflets, phone scripts, draft letters to members of Congress and the Administration, and instructional material.
VI. EEO STATEMENT AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression. In additional to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Interested applicants please submit resume to jobs@afge.org include vacancy announcement #5 in subject field.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Department: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer Location: National Office FSLA Classification: Exempt Position Title: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer Date of Revision/Creations:
CLASSIFICATION: Field Legislative & Political Action Organizer
I. INTRODUCTION
The AFGE Political Mobilization Department (PMD) is responsible for the continued development, maintenance and strengthening of the Federation’s ability to promote and achieve its legislative and policy objectives in Congress and through the Executive Branch of the federal government. PMD is an integrated team consisting of the Legislative, PAC & Issue Mobilization Staff. Major responsibilities include developing and implementing national and grassroots lobbying strategies/campaigns, issue mobilization campaigns, federal election strategies (including grassroots voter registration, education, and get-out-the-vote efforts) and membership recruitment.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Works with grassroots legislative and political activists to implement the Federation’s legislative and political action programs. Incumbent will work closely with District Offices, AFGE Locals, and Membership & Organization Department to develop strategies for recruiting potential AFGE members by linking their concerns with legislative and political action grassroots activities.
2. Works with National Vice Presidents, AFGE Councils and Local presidents to develop annual strategic plans for implementing the Federation’s national legislative and political plan in a given calendar year.
3. Works with AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals to establish inter-connected Legislative and Political Action Networks, a cadre of activists capable of informing and mobilizing AFGE members and potential members around legislative and political issues at the local, state, and District levels. This includes working to identify key individuals (both active and retired AFGE members) for leadership roles in building and mobilizing these networks.
4. Trains AFGE leaders, whether at training events or on-site in legislative and political action grassroots strategies such as meeting with members of Congress, issue mobilization techniques (calling/writing members of Congress), coalition building strategies, media outreach strategies, and election related mobilization strategies.
5. Serves as rapid response coordinator. Establishes, maintains, and activates a communication system capable of mobilizing District, Council and Local networks of AFGE activists to respond to fast breaking legislative issues on Capitol Hill; this includes multiple means of communications such as calls, emails, peer to peer texting and visits to AFGE locals and district offices.
6. Assists AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals in developing and maintaining local, state, and regional coalitions to address legislative and political issues of specific concern to AFGE members but also of mutual concern to other unions, community, and public interest organizations.
7. Plans and executes mobilization events such as public rallies, silent vigils, etc. with AFGE National, locals and districts and affiliate/coalition partners. This includes all arrangements and logistics (security/marshaling, permits, staging & sound, materials, etc.) working in conjunction with the participating AFGE or affiliate/coalition entities.
8. Works with AFGE Districts, Councils and Locals to achieve PMD determined monthly and annual goals for building AFGE-PAC and AFGE LAF and strategies for completing those goals.
9. Works as assigned with District, Councils and Locals to further AFGE’s legislative and political action goals by mobilizing AFGE members to participate in election related activity including voter registration, education and get-out-the- vote activities.
10. Promotes and participates in membership recruitment activities.
III. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbent frequently communicates information with union officers and members inquiring about the status of various PMD related items such as legislative issue mobilization, PAC status, event planning such as PAC events, organizing events, rallies, and other public type events by talking and listening on a telephone and/or telephone conference call. Must be able to understand questions posed by these individuals, remain patient, pleasant and exchange accurate information with them.
As part of field mobilization duties, incumbent will be responsible for staffing indoor and outdoor related activities/events such as tables for PAC fundraising at conferences, local events such as picnics, union fairs, etc. Leading, participating, and marshaling rallies on a national, district and local level with AFGE and affiliate/coalition entities. Escorting local members to congressional meetings. Full work participation in election related activities such as labor walks, phonebanks and rallies. All these duties may require work in rain, cold, heat and other inclement weather.
Physical duties during mobilization events may include rally sign and banner distribution, carrying, holding, and displaying of signs and banners. Additional possible physical logistics for mobilization events include walking and marching for length of event, start to finish (distance and time), handling and use of devices such as bullhorns and other audio related devices; again, these duties may require the work be done in rain, cold, heat and other inclement weather.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, and cell phone for long periods of time while closely observing the details of complex and lengthy digital documents is required. Operates these devises and a computer printer repeatedly throughout the day. The employee will periodically be required to do some lifting and/or move items over 10 pounds.
IV. CONTROLS OVER WORK
Works under the day-to-day supervision of Director of Field Mobilization who makes specific assignments. The incumbent is called upon to make judgments as to approaches, techniques, and methods for pursuing established Federation and Department goals. The incumbent is encouraged to point out areas of activity or interest where revised goals and techniques might be considered in order to facilitate achievement of the Department’s goals and mission. The incumbent will fulfill obligations to report to the director. The results of the incumbent’s completed work are reviewed for extent of fulfillment of Department objectives as delineated.
V. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, plus a minimum of three cumulative years of paid full-time work experience in legislative and/or political fields including at least one leadership position on a candidate or issue campaign.
A. Alternatively, if an applicant does not possess a bachelor’s degree, an applicant must have six cumulative years of paid full-time work experience in legislative and/or political fields including at least one leadership position on a candidate or issue campaign.
2. Experience in a campaign leadership role must include election related activities such as voter registration, voter education, volunteer recruitment, get-out-the-vote activities, and political/ legislative educational training. This leadership position must be equivalent to a zone coordinator position under the Labor-to-Labor program or a regional field director position on a senate, gubernatorial or presidential campaign.
3. Applicant must provide writing samples of previous legislative and political activities/work including those involving election related activities.
4. Demonstrated ability to organize multiple organizations in a concerted effort to accomplish an established legislative or political goal. Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the legislative and political (election) process. 5. Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals to join a cause or organization and become involved in legislative and political action activities.
6. Strong training background. Applicant must have previous experience in leading and facilitating trainings with medium-sized groups.
7. Willingness to travel. Position will require substantial travel.
8. Travel includes driving, a valid state issued driver’s license is required.
9. Ability to make objective decisions and recommendations independently.
10. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to speak effectively in individual, small group and large settings with AFGE members and leaders as well as members of Congress.
11. Ability to respond quickly and effectively when unexpected events demand an immediate response.
12. Ability to develop and edit written materials, including but not limited to grassroots mobilization materials such as planning documents, issue alerts, issue leaflets, phone scripts, draft letters to members of Congress and the Administration, and instructional material.
VI. EEO STATEMENT AFGE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, gender identity and/or gender expression. In additional to federal law requirements, AFGE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Interested applicants please submit resume to jobs@afge.org include vacancy announcement #5 in subject field.
Service Year Alliance
Washington D.C., DC, USA
A Shared Vision
Service Year Alliance envisions a future in which national service — including civilian, military, and public service — is part of growing up in America. We work to make a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. To achieve our mission, Service Year Alliance develops and documents evidence in priority focus areas to persuade decision makers to increase public and private investments in the service year ecosystem. We build coalitions and foster strategic corporate, community, and research partnerships and develop service year programs and resources in priority focus areas to strengthen the case for service years. We advance policy proposals that unlock public funds for service years to create the opportunity for all young Americans to serve. We elevate service years as an experience that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and fuels civic renewal.
Job Overview
The Director, Government Relations is responsible for advancing Service Year Alliance’s policy and advocacy work in specific issue areas in addition to advancing a policy agenda to make national service a universal opportunity and expectation, principally by achieving the goals of the Serve America Together campaign ( ServeAmericaTogether.org ) and by increasing funding for service year programs including AmeriCorps, YouthBuild, and Peace Corps. They will report to the Managing Director, Policy and Government Relations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities and duties for the Director, Government Relations role include, but are not limited to:
Advocate for the Serve America Together campaign policy agenda with Congress and the Administration
Serve as an expert within the organization on specific policy area/s that intersect with national service (examples: workforce development, higher education policy, K-12 policy, social and racial justice policy)
Develop strategies to integrate national service into other policy areas and provide additional federal resources for service year programs
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with federal government officials, including congressional offices, committees and caucuses; the presidential administration; and relevant federal agencies in specific policy areas.
Serve as a point of contact for external partners in the policy community
Advocate to increase AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and YouthBuild appropriations
Draft legislative specifications, white papers, letters, and testimony in support of policy ideas
Help develop partnerships with organizations with expertise in areas of common interest, and others in the service field
Qualifications
Qualifications for this role include, but are not limited to:
Deep understanding of legislative process and federal government relations
5-7 years of professional experience working on Capitol Hill or in a government relations capacity
Demonstrated track record of bipartisan success
A strong network and reputation on Capitol Hill and federal government
Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally
Excellent writing and communication skills
Preferences
Significant legislative experience with education and/or labor and employment policy
Understanding of the federal regulatory process
Advanced degree in public policy or related field
Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of the national service field
National service alum
About Service Year Alliance
Service Year Alliance is a bipartisan organization committed to making a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. Expanding service years has the power to address our country’s most pressing challenges, change the lives of those who serve, and unite our nation.
Service Year Alliance is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status . We are an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other service year alumni are encouraged to apply, as are military veterans. Please indicate in your application if you have served in one of these programs. SYA is based in Washington, DC.
A Shared Vision
Service Year Alliance envisions a future in which national service — including civilian, military, and public service — is part of growing up in America. We work to make a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. To achieve our mission, Service Year Alliance develops and documents evidence in priority focus areas to persuade decision makers to increase public and private investments in the service year ecosystem. We build coalitions and foster strategic corporate, community, and research partnerships and develop service year programs and resources in priority focus areas to strengthen the case for service years. We advance policy proposals that unlock public funds for service years to create the opportunity for all young Americans to serve. We elevate service years as an experience that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and fuels civic renewal.
Job Overview
The Director, Government Relations is responsible for advancing Service Year Alliance’s policy and advocacy work in specific issue areas in addition to advancing a policy agenda to make national service a universal opportunity and expectation, principally by achieving the goals of the Serve America Together campaign ( ServeAmericaTogether.org ) and by increasing funding for service year programs including AmeriCorps, YouthBuild, and Peace Corps. They will report to the Managing Director, Policy and Government Relations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities and duties for the Director, Government Relations role include, but are not limited to:
Advocate for the Serve America Together campaign policy agenda with Congress and the Administration
Serve as an expert within the organization on specific policy area/s that intersect with national service (examples: workforce development, higher education policy, K-12 policy, social and racial justice policy)
Develop strategies to integrate national service into other policy areas and provide additional federal resources for service year programs
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with federal government officials, including congressional offices, committees and caucuses; the presidential administration; and relevant federal agencies in specific policy areas.
Serve as a point of contact for external partners in the policy community
Advocate to increase AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and YouthBuild appropriations
Draft legislative specifications, white papers, letters, and testimony in support of policy ideas
Help develop partnerships with organizations with expertise in areas of common interest, and others in the service field
Qualifications
Qualifications for this role include, but are not limited to:
Deep understanding of legislative process and federal government relations
5-7 years of professional experience working on Capitol Hill or in a government relations capacity
Demonstrated track record of bipartisan success
A strong network and reputation on Capitol Hill and federal government
Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally
Excellent writing and communication skills
Preferences
Significant legislative experience with education and/or labor and employment policy
Understanding of the federal regulatory process
Advanced degree in public policy or related field
Demonstrated interest in or knowledge of the national service field
National service alum
About Service Year Alliance
Service Year Alliance is a bipartisan organization committed to making a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. Expanding service years has the power to address our country’s most pressing challenges, change the lives of those who serve, and unite our nation.
Service Year Alliance is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status . We are an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other service year alumni are encouraged to apply, as are military veterans. Please indicate in your application if you have served in one of these programs. SYA is based in Washington, DC.
