Arlington, VA
DESCRIPTION
Job summary Work hard, have fun and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Manager, Public Policy, will help lead public policy activities with think tanks, trade associations, and other key external partners in Washington, DC. The Manager, Public Policy, will be a highly visible position that will create, execute, and manage response to key public policy issues. Working with the Director, Public Policy, and the entire Americas Public Policy team, the Manager will help to drive our external engagement efforts by communicating with trade associations, think tanks, non-profits, and other key external partners. They will build strategies to deepen relationships with these external partners, including representing the company at conferences and meetings. The Manager, Public Policy, will work collaboratively and transparently with different business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate external activities back to the business and the public policy team, develop strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, external partner outreach programs, and key initiatives with Congress and the media. The Manager will also work collaboratively with external partners on policy issues of importance to the company. The position is based in Arlington, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BS/BA required. • At least 8 years of relevant experience with a keen working understanding of public policy, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. • An ability and desire to travel is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Law Degree or Master’s Degree. • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging. • Experience identifying and understanding key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in political environments, understanding business implications, and synthesizing information for internal and external customers, and recommending a best course of action. • Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate, government, and regulatory agency levels. Team Culture Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Work/Life Balance Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work. Mentorship and Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us .
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DESCRIPTION
Job summary Work hard, have fun and make history with Amazon Public Policy. The Manager, Public Policy, will help lead public policy activities with think tanks, trade associations, and other key external partners in Washington, DC. The Manager, Public Policy, will be a highly visible position that will create, execute, and manage response to key public policy issues. Working with the Director, Public Policy, and the entire Americas Public Policy team, the Manager will help to drive our external engagement efforts by communicating with trade associations, think tanks, non-profits, and other key external partners. They will build strategies to deepen relationships with these external partners, including representing the company at conferences and meetings. The Manager, Public Policy, will work collaboratively and transparently with different business units to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. The Manager will assess and communicate external activities back to the business and the public policy team, develop strategies and positions, and manage and coordinate external advocacy efforts, external partner outreach programs, and key initiatives with Congress and the media. The Manager will also work collaboratively with external partners on policy issues of importance to the company. The position is based in Arlington, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BS/BA required. • At least 8 years of relevant experience with a keen working understanding of public policy, including the mechanics of legislative and administrative policymaking process and procedures, effective lobbying techniques, and collaboration with other companies and trade groups. Candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience through work within government, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or equivalent organizations. • An ability and desire to travel is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Law Degree or Master’s Degree. • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging. • Experience identifying and understanding key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in political environments, understanding business implications, and synthesizing information for internal and external customers, and recommending a best course of action. • Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate, government, and regulatory agency levels. Team Culture Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Work/Life Balance Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work. Mentorship and Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us .
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Linktree
Washington, D.C.
In the time it takes you to read this job ad, around 100 new accounts will have signed up to Linktree. We’re growing, fast! Since 2020, Linktree has skyrocketed from 4M to over 20M accounts, scaling from 20 team members to over 200. To learn more about how we work (and get the 101 on our flexible benefits package), keep reading.
P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out just yet. We’ve seen the research that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when the checklist is all ticks. We prioritise hiring incredible human beings over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button!
The Role:
Linktree operates in a complicated legislative and regulatory landscape, straddling between a social media service and a content curator. This is a unique experience to join Linktree to head-up its government and regulatory affairs internationally.
We’re looking for an experienced Head of International Legislative & Regulatory Affairs to monitor, analyse and advocate on key issues that affect the Linktree business, and build out our policy positions. You would identify legislative and regulatory developments that affect Linktree globally and build and execute on a strategy for developing relationships with key regulators and government stakeholders.
Internal communications would also be a huge part of this role as you would need to ensure awareness of potential implications of legislative and regulatory changes. Another key responsibility would be to engage with industry associations to further Linktree’s interests, including by participating in consultation responses and legislative drafting exercises.
What We Are Looking For:
We would love to hear from you if you have a university degree and a post-graduate degree in Law, Public Policy, International Relations, or similar as well as 10+ years experience of monitoring, developing and implementing international public policy strategies across multiple jurisdictions. You would also need to be someone with excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to pursue deliberate simplicity when condensing and explaining complex matters to internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated influence with executives and third parties, have resilience in the face of change and creativity in your approach to policy positions. It is also critical that you've had at least some exposure to working within government or Capitol Hill. You'll be coming in as the first person at Linktree within this space but will later build and grow a team, so some people management experience would be a bonus.
The key responsibilities of this role would be to:
Monitor, analyse and advocate on key issues that affect the Linktree business, and build out our policy positions (including in the complicated landscape of online content, social media services, data and privacy, algorithm responsibilities, digital economy and taxation)
Identify legislative and regulatory developments that affect Linktree globally (with a focus on Linktree’s key markets of US, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, the EU, and India)
Build and execute on a strategy for developing relationships with key regulators and government stakeholders
Deliver regular communications to internal stakeholders (including Legal, Product and Engineering) to ensure awareness of potential implications of legislative and regulatory changes and coordinate with internal teams to ensure Linktree is prepared for such changes
Engage with industry associations (including DIGI in Australia) to further Linktree’s interests, including by participating in consultation responses and legislative drafting exercises
Manage GR agencies in countries where we have no on-the-ground presence
Where & How We Work
We are a global, diverse group across age, gender, and race and offer a truly flexible and family friendly work environment. Kids, pets, and the occasional delivery person are all actively encouraged to appear on our Zoom screens. All of us at Linktree work either fully remote or a hybrid "remote, but in-office sometimes" approach and that will continue even when COVID is behind us.
We have a growing team of 30 in the USA right now and currently have offices in Melbourne, Sydney and LA is coming next, but our team is spread across Australia, The USA and New Zealand. Growing from 20 people in early 2020, to 50 in January 2021 and over 200 in January 2022, Linktree is still growing rapidly!
Being globally distributed doesn't mean working to one timezone and we offer autonomy and flexibility in how you structure your days and weeks. There will be the need for some collaboration outside of a "normal" 9-5 being a global company, but we aim to work asynchronously where possible.
Our Culture & Benefits
Linktree's company culture and values are based around collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. Those are all nice words but to give you some more specific examples:
- We recognise that each person is unique and have designed our benefits with this in mind. Each person has $6000 AUD to spend across Wellness, Growth, Lifestyle, and Impact pillars. This could be spent on things like (but not limited to): fitness memberships, development courses, books, childcare, pet insurance, mental health support, bike equipment, travel, or green energy initiatives.
- 401k matching up to 6%
- Employee Stock Option Program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success as we go further together.
- We have a paid 18-week parental leave program that is inclusive of birth and non-birthing parents and supports the whole parenting lifecycle. We also offer 4 weeks of paid leave for early pregnancy loss and the full parental leave for later pregnancy loss, in addition to a support program.
- We are proud to offer all regular full-time and part-time employees 20 hours' paid volunteering leave per calendar year.
- Flexibility is at the core of Linktree, so whether you prefer fully remote, the office, or a bit of both, the choice is up to you. We trust you to get the work done.
- We have several diversity and inclusion initiatives underway, including a D&I council, training for all staff on neurodiversity, unconscious bias, and the incorporation of a transpositive inclusion policy.
- We prioritise our team's mental health, with all employees having free access to Headspace and Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors.
- All Linktree staff receive $1000 AUD towards setting up their work from home space.
The Linktree Story
The average number of social media accounts is close to 9 per person these days. Chances are you’re also using more than 3-4 social media platforms - but where should someone who wants to discover more about you achieve that? In a highly fragmented digital world, the concept of presenting your whole self feels overwhelming to most - and that’s where Linktree comes in.
Creating this category 5 years ago, we launched a simple tool that allowed anyone to manage their corner of the online world. Want to link all your social media accounts under one link? Thinking of turning your passion into your income? Want to share your ideas, beliefs, or even just a playlist you like? Linktree has the platform to help you get it done.
It sounds good, we hear you say, but how do I know if it works? Fair question - why don’t you take it up with Facebook, TikTok, Redbull, HBO, Metallica, Alicia Keys, Selena Gomez, or Michelle Obama? They’re all using Linktree!
With close to 40,000 signups per day (with no signs of stopping), plus our latest funding round of $110M USD valuing Linktree at $1.3 billion, we’re on our way to making a real impact on the digital universe - and we’d love for you to join us for this ride.
In the time it takes you to read this job ad, around 100 new accounts will have signed up to Linktree. We’re growing, fast! Since 2020, Linktree has skyrocketed from 4M to over 20M accounts, scaling from 20 team members to over 200. To learn more about how we work (and get the 101 on our flexible benefits package), keep reading.
P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out just yet. We’ve seen the research that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when the checklist is all ticks. We prioritise hiring incredible human beings over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button!
The Role:
Linktree operates in a complicated legislative and regulatory landscape, straddling between a social media service and a content curator. This is a unique experience to join Linktree to head-up its government and regulatory affairs internationally.
We’re looking for an experienced Head of International Legislative & Regulatory Affairs to monitor, analyse and advocate on key issues that affect the Linktree business, and build out our policy positions. You would identify legislative and regulatory developments that affect Linktree globally and build and execute on a strategy for developing relationships with key regulators and government stakeholders.
Internal communications would also be a huge part of this role as you would need to ensure awareness of potential implications of legislative and regulatory changes. Another key responsibility would be to engage with industry associations to further Linktree’s interests, including by participating in consultation responses and legislative drafting exercises.
What We Are Looking For:
We would love to hear from you if you have a university degree and a post-graduate degree in Law, Public Policy, International Relations, or similar as well as 10+ years experience of monitoring, developing and implementing international public policy strategies across multiple jurisdictions. You would also need to be someone with excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to pursue deliberate simplicity when condensing and explaining complex matters to internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated influence with executives and third parties, have resilience in the face of change and creativity in your approach to policy positions. It is also critical that you've had at least some exposure to working within government or Capitol Hill. You'll be coming in as the first person at Linktree within this space but will later build and grow a team, so some people management experience would be a bonus.
The key responsibilities of this role would be to:
Monitor, analyse and advocate on key issues that affect the Linktree business, and build out our policy positions (including in the complicated landscape of online content, social media services, data and privacy, algorithm responsibilities, digital economy and taxation)
Identify legislative and regulatory developments that affect Linktree globally (with a focus on Linktree’s key markets of US, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, the EU, and India)
Build and execute on a strategy for developing relationships with key regulators and government stakeholders
Deliver regular communications to internal stakeholders (including Legal, Product and Engineering) to ensure awareness of potential implications of legislative and regulatory changes and coordinate with internal teams to ensure Linktree is prepared for such changes
Engage with industry associations (including DIGI in Australia) to further Linktree’s interests, including by participating in consultation responses and legislative drafting exercises
Manage GR agencies in countries where we have no on-the-ground presence
Where & How We Work
We are a global, diverse group across age, gender, and race and offer a truly flexible and family friendly work environment. Kids, pets, and the occasional delivery person are all actively encouraged to appear on our Zoom screens. All of us at Linktree work either fully remote or a hybrid "remote, but in-office sometimes" approach and that will continue even when COVID is behind us.
We have a growing team of 30 in the USA right now and currently have offices in Melbourne, Sydney and LA is coming next, but our team is spread across Australia, The USA and New Zealand. Growing from 20 people in early 2020, to 50 in January 2021 and over 200 in January 2022, Linktree is still growing rapidly!
Being globally distributed doesn't mean working to one timezone and we offer autonomy and flexibility in how you structure your days and weeks. There will be the need for some collaboration outside of a "normal" 9-5 being a global company, but we aim to work asynchronously where possible.
Our Culture & Benefits
Linktree's company culture and values are based around collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. Those are all nice words but to give you some more specific examples:
- We recognise that each person is unique and have designed our benefits with this in mind. Each person has $6000 AUD to spend across Wellness, Growth, Lifestyle, and Impact pillars. This could be spent on things like (but not limited to): fitness memberships, development courses, books, childcare, pet insurance, mental health support, bike equipment, travel, or green energy initiatives.
- 401k matching up to 6%
- Employee Stock Option Program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success as we go further together.
- We have a paid 18-week parental leave program that is inclusive of birth and non-birthing parents and supports the whole parenting lifecycle. We also offer 4 weeks of paid leave for early pregnancy loss and the full parental leave for later pregnancy loss, in addition to a support program.
- We are proud to offer all regular full-time and part-time employees 20 hours' paid volunteering leave per calendar year.
- Flexibility is at the core of Linktree, so whether you prefer fully remote, the office, or a bit of both, the choice is up to you. We trust you to get the work done.
- We have several diversity and inclusion initiatives underway, including a D&I council, training for all staff on neurodiversity, unconscious bias, and the incorporation of a transpositive inclusion policy.
- We prioritise our team's mental health, with all employees having free access to Headspace and Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors.
- All Linktree staff receive $1000 AUD towards setting up their work from home space.
The Linktree Story
The average number of social media accounts is close to 9 per person these days. Chances are you’re also using more than 3-4 social media platforms - but where should someone who wants to discover more about you achieve that? In a highly fragmented digital world, the concept of presenting your whole self feels overwhelming to most - and that’s where Linktree comes in.
Creating this category 5 years ago, we launched a simple tool that allowed anyone to manage their corner of the online world. Want to link all your social media accounts under one link? Thinking of turning your passion into your income? Want to share your ideas, beliefs, or even just a playlist you like? Linktree has the platform to help you get it done.
It sounds good, we hear you say, but how do I know if it works? Fair question - why don’t you take it up with Facebook, TikTok, Redbull, HBO, Metallica, Alicia Keys, Selena Gomez, or Michelle Obama? They’re all using Linktree!
With close to 40,000 signups per day (with no signs of stopping), plus our latest funding round of $110M USD valuing Linktree at $1.3 billion, we’re on our way to making a real impact on the digital universe - and we’d love for you to join us for this ride.
Alliance for Decision Education
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Who We Are:
The Alliance for Decision Education (“the Alliance”) is a non-profit education organization leading the growing call to have decision-making skills taught in schools across the country by 2030. Increasingly, teachers, parents, and business leaders all are advocating for students to learn the skills to make sound choices; improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential decision skills. For more information, please visit www.AllianceForDecisionEducation.org .
The Alliance for Decision Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusivity. We are committed to building and fostering a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be, and the more impact we will have.
The Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Public Policy advocates for and works to implement Decision Education policies across multiple states. They will oversee and partner with a network of state-based lobbyists and advocates to create state policy-making strategies and establish affirmative policy changes to make Decision Education a part of all students’ learning experiences.
We expect the Director of Public Policy to work primarily from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to a hybrid schedule, likely this spring. In special circumstances, we will consider long-term remote work for candidates who are not local to our office. This individual will be expected to travel 30-50% of time.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and drive a comprehensive and strategic policy plan for the Alliance
Launch and lead key state policy campaigns to incorporate Decision Education in K-12 learning
In collaboration with state-based lobbyists and activities: Build relationships and meet with state-based lobbyists and advocates, local officials/interest groups (e.g. education officials, teachers’ unions, district staff, etc.), local policy makers (e.g., legislators and state agencies), and potential allies and advocates (including students, parents, teachers, influencers, think tanks, advocacy groups)
Craft legislative language, ensure timely introduction of bills, and strategize for legislative meetings
Influence regulatory action from the relevant state agencies (e.g. the state board of education)
Monitor and analyze relevant activity in the state education systems and the national education landscape
Partner with the Alliance’s Community and Partnerships Department in executing outreach and mobilizing campaign goals and objectives
Collaborate with the Alliance’s Communications Department on crafting language and various collateral materials
Leverage and work with the existing Alliance network (including staff, Board, Advisory Council, Ambassadors, and other advocates) to further policy goals
Ideal Qualifications:
Experience 7+ years of experience in policy work and a track record of establishing affirmative change, preferably in the education space and preferably across multiple states
Significant experience leading policy campaigns and crafting and introducing legislation
Significant experience building relationships with a variety of stakeholders
J.D. or Masters or Doctorate in Public Policy or related field is preferred.
Knowledge of or experience in a field related to Decision Sciences is a plus.
General Attributes Strategic leader with strong execution skills
Strong judgment; awareness, and understanding of a variety of audiences
High energy, emotional maturity, and integrity; gracious professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Committed to building credible and lasting relationships and working collaboratively with staff, state-based lobbyists and advocates, and external stakeholders; team player with a passion for the mission and the success of the organization
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and the imagination and ability to initiate and innovate
Thrives on managing a variety of initiatives concurrently; able to create schedules and keep deadlines
Responsible, conscientious, and organized with a strong attention to detail
Data-driven
Actively open-minded and intellectually curious
Committed to educational equity and culturally competent
Technologically proficient
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and focus
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Alliance employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (including health and dental insurance completely covered for you and your family, a 401k with up to 5% match, and long term disability insurance), generous paid time off and sick-time policies, a laptop, and other tools and resources to help employees do their best work.
Who We Are:
The Alliance for Decision Education (“the Alliance”) is a non-profit education organization leading the growing call to have decision-making skills taught in schools across the country by 2030. Increasingly, teachers, parents, and business leaders all are advocating for students to learn the skills to make sound choices; improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential decision skills. For more information, please visit www.AllianceForDecisionEducation.org .
The Alliance for Decision Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusivity. We are committed to building and fostering a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be, and the more impact we will have.
The Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Public Policy advocates for and works to implement Decision Education policies across multiple states. They will oversee and partner with a network of state-based lobbyists and advocates to create state policy-making strategies and establish affirmative policy changes to make Decision Education a part of all students’ learning experiences.
We expect the Director of Public Policy to work primarily from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to a hybrid schedule, likely this spring. In special circumstances, we will consider long-term remote work for candidates who are not local to our office. This individual will be expected to travel 30-50% of time.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and drive a comprehensive and strategic policy plan for the Alliance
Launch and lead key state policy campaigns to incorporate Decision Education in K-12 learning
In collaboration with state-based lobbyists and activities: Build relationships and meet with state-based lobbyists and advocates, local officials/interest groups (e.g. education officials, teachers’ unions, district staff, etc.), local policy makers (e.g., legislators and state agencies), and potential allies and advocates (including students, parents, teachers, influencers, think tanks, advocacy groups)
Craft legislative language, ensure timely introduction of bills, and strategize for legislative meetings
Influence regulatory action from the relevant state agencies (e.g. the state board of education)
Monitor and analyze relevant activity in the state education systems and the national education landscape
Partner with the Alliance’s Community and Partnerships Department in executing outreach and mobilizing campaign goals and objectives
Collaborate with the Alliance’s Communications Department on crafting language and various collateral materials
Leverage and work with the existing Alliance network (including staff, Board, Advisory Council, Ambassadors, and other advocates) to further policy goals
Ideal Qualifications:
Experience 7+ years of experience in policy work and a track record of establishing affirmative change, preferably in the education space and preferably across multiple states
Significant experience leading policy campaigns and crafting and introducing legislation
Significant experience building relationships with a variety of stakeholders
J.D. or Masters or Doctorate in Public Policy or related field is preferred.
Knowledge of or experience in a field related to Decision Sciences is a plus.
General Attributes Strategic leader with strong execution skills
Strong judgment; awareness, and understanding of a variety of audiences
High energy, emotional maturity, and integrity; gracious professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Committed to building credible and lasting relationships and working collaboratively with staff, state-based lobbyists and advocates, and external stakeholders; team player with a passion for the mission and the success of the organization
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude and the imagination and ability to initiate and innovate
Thrives on managing a variety of initiatives concurrently; able to create schedules and keep deadlines
Responsible, conscientious, and organized with a strong attention to detail
Data-driven
Actively open-minded and intellectually curious
Committed to educational equity and culturally competent
Technologically proficient
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and focus
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Alliance employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (including health and dental insurance completely covered for you and your family, a 401k with up to 5% match, and long term disability insurance), generous paid time off and sick-time policies, a laptop, and other tools and resources to help employees do their best work.
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Job ID: 2022-11146
Category:
Advancement
Overview
Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Executive Director of Government and Community Relations will oversee all aspects of the University’s government relations and community engagement objectives for Catholic University, building upon existing work and infrastructure to fashion a comprehensive government relations program. The position will interface with multiple offices and stakeholders across campus, including the President’s Office, General Counsel, Finance, Provost’s Office and Sponsored Research, Communications, and other offices within University Advancement, in order to fulfill the institution’s policy and advocacy-related priorities. The position will oversee the work of external firms conducting lobbying and advocacy activities on behalf of the University with the goal of advancing policy goals and funding of University priorities from federal and local government sources. The position will serve as the lead official for government relations, representing the University and its leadership with key lawmakers, leaders, and staffers in federal, state, and local government. The Executive Director will also oversee the work of staff, including the Associate Director position.
Responsibilities
The position leads all advocacy and public policy work for the University, coordinating with campus stakeholders including the President's Office, General Counsel's Office, Finance, Academia, and offices within University Advancement, to meaningfully advance a set of legislative priorities for the institution. These priorities will include meaningful work undertaken both within and outside of the federal appropriations process, to position the University as recipient of significantly increased research and project-based funding. The Executive Director will create and follow a work plan developed annually, which will include performance metrics based on activity and outcomes. S/he will closely align with the grantseeking work of Advancement's Institutional Partnerships team.
Oversees the work of outside firms or contractors commissioned by the University to engage in official lobbying / advocacy on the University's behalf. This includes establishing priorities and work flows for achieving advocacy objectives and overseeing the contracting and procurement process for engaging these entities.
Works with University leadership, (President, COO, VP for University Advancement, Provost, others), to establish and periodically refresh the institution's legislative agenda. Prepares members of University leadership for participation in meetings / calls with lawmakers and government leaders, working with staff to produce background materials and briefings for these interactions.
Building alumni advocacy network, working with the Office of Constituent Engagement and other departments, (Politics / Arts and Sciences / Law School), to engage alumni in building and growing the University's government relations program through networking / engagement opportunities with alumni working on Capitol Hill, within federal and state funding agencies or in public service.
Responds to needs for government relations engagement around the institution, particularly with regard to the academic units and needs of individual schools and departments. These needs will extend to other aspects of campus, including Facilities and permitting / process needs for capital projects underway. The government relations function exists as a service bureau for the entire university.
Manages and supports the Associate Director position and hires / trains additional team members as needed in order to accomplish the University's advocacy goals. Serves as a supportive role model to staff, discussing potential career pathways with them and modeling the division's core internal values.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible government relations and advocacy experience within a large, highly complex non-profit business environment. Previous experience working on Capitol Hill preferred. Higher Education experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communications skills, including writing and presenting. Should have a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in supervising and developing staff. Must have some budget and financial analysis experience.
Strong knowledge of federal and local, (DC, MD, and VA) policy and a firm background in higher education policy. Demonstrated abilities working and collaborating with leaders and faculty members at all levels within an institution. Ability to learn new disciplines quickly and understand / synthesize complex sets of information.
Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
Must have highly effective interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and obtain results from peers and subordinates, and excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing experience. Must have effective planning skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with generally accepted office procedures, and ability to utilize internet for research-related duties.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2930490
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Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Job ID: 2022-11146
Category:
Advancement
Overview
Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Executive Director of Government and Community Relations will oversee all aspects of the University’s government relations and community engagement objectives for Catholic University, building upon existing work and infrastructure to fashion a comprehensive government relations program. The position will interface with multiple offices and stakeholders across campus, including the President’s Office, General Counsel, Finance, Provost’s Office and Sponsored Research, Communications, and other offices within University Advancement, in order to fulfill the institution’s policy and advocacy-related priorities. The position will oversee the work of external firms conducting lobbying and advocacy activities on behalf of the University with the goal of advancing policy goals and funding of University priorities from federal and local government sources. The position will serve as the lead official for government relations, representing the University and its leadership with key lawmakers, leaders, and staffers in federal, state, and local government. The Executive Director will also oversee the work of staff, including the Associate Director position.
Responsibilities
The position leads all advocacy and public policy work for the University, coordinating with campus stakeholders including the President's Office, General Counsel's Office, Finance, Academia, and offices within University Advancement, to meaningfully advance a set of legislative priorities for the institution. These priorities will include meaningful work undertaken both within and outside of the federal appropriations process, to position the University as recipient of significantly increased research and project-based funding. The Executive Director will create and follow a work plan developed annually, which will include performance metrics based on activity and outcomes. S/he will closely align with the grantseeking work of Advancement's Institutional Partnerships team.
Oversees the work of outside firms or contractors commissioned by the University to engage in official lobbying / advocacy on the University's behalf. This includes establishing priorities and work flows for achieving advocacy objectives and overseeing the contracting and procurement process for engaging these entities.
Works with University leadership, (President, COO, VP for University Advancement, Provost, others), to establish and periodically refresh the institution's legislative agenda. Prepares members of University leadership for participation in meetings / calls with lawmakers and government leaders, working with staff to produce background materials and briefings for these interactions.
Building alumni advocacy network, working with the Office of Constituent Engagement and other departments, (Politics / Arts and Sciences / Law School), to engage alumni in building and growing the University's government relations program through networking / engagement opportunities with alumni working on Capitol Hill, within federal and state funding agencies or in public service.
Responds to needs for government relations engagement around the institution, particularly with regard to the academic units and needs of individual schools and departments. These needs will extend to other aspects of campus, including Facilities and permitting / process needs for capital projects underway. The government relations function exists as a service bureau for the entire university.
Manages and supports the Associate Director position and hires / trains additional team members as needed in order to accomplish the University's advocacy goals. Serves as a supportive role model to staff, discussing potential career pathways with them and modeling the division's core internal values.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible government relations and advocacy experience within a large, highly complex non-profit business environment. Previous experience working on Capitol Hill preferred. Higher Education experience is strongly preferred. Excellent communications skills, including writing and presenting. Should have a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in supervising and developing staff. Must have some budget and financial analysis experience.
Strong knowledge of federal and local, (DC, MD, and VA) policy and a firm background in higher education policy. Demonstrated abilities working and collaborating with leaders and faculty members at all levels within an institution. Ability to learn new disciplines quickly and understand / synthesize complex sets of information.
Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the office of Environmental Health and Safety. Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
Must have highly effective interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and obtain results from peers and subordinates, and excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing experience. Must have effective planning skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with generally accepted office procedures, and ability to utilize internet for research-related duties.
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