Director of Government Relations

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal government officials, agencies, and representatives to advance the organization's interests, further advocacy efforts,  and secure funding opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with VP, Communications & External Affairs, Program Leadership, and Development to identify funding needs and resources.

• Implement strategies to secure government funding (local, state, federal), including drafting and submitting applications, funding requests, and supporting documentation with support from other departments.
• Develop and maintain a database of funding requests, status of request/contract, and any required reporting.

• Monitor government policies and legislation that may impact the agency and our clients.
• Support advocacy initiatives that seek to strengthen the nonprofit human services sector.
• Collaborate with industry advocates to build areas of common interest.
• Track lobbying activities and prepare lobbying reports.
• Attend bi-weekly strategy meeting with lobbyists.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, or related field required
• Three years of experience in government relations, advocacy, or public policy required.
• Experience with reporting sites such as the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government and NYC e-Lobbyist preferred.
• Experience with NYC Council discretionary funding and NYS legislative initiative processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong government contacts at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and workload.

Salary range $75,000-$80,000

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000