Manager, Local Government Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new member mayors

• Create and distribute newsletters and communications for members

• Organize virtual and in-person events and receptions

• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and sign-on letters for the Public Policy Council

• Assist in recruitment and engagement strategies to expand Mayors Alliance membership

• Aid in managing grant opportunities available to Mayors Alliance members

• Monitor and analyze trends and elections impacting local elected officials

• Discover opportunities to affect policy implementation and promote systems change

• Integrate local government relations strategy within the broader organizational goals

• Utilize relationships with mayors, city council members, county commissioners, and other local officials to facilitate federal and state policy changes

• Foster partnerships with national associations that represent local elected officials

• Act as a representative of Share Our Strength at conferences, community events, and meetings with policymakers

• Collaborate with colleagues to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the organization and its initiatives

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, but not mandatory

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in local government, government relations, and/or public policy change

• Proven experience collaborating with local elected officials and government associations

• Strong interest in addressing anti-hunger and anti-poverty issues

• Established record of creating and managing successful collaborative partnerships

• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence to navigate challenges and maintain long-term relationships

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Experience presenting to senior-level audiences

• Capacity to initiate, organize, and prioritize various projects

• Ability to recognize challenges and formulate effective strategic recommendations

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Capable of working independently and efficiently

• Team-oriented and collaborative, with a strong drive, flexibility, and open-mindedness

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Wellness benefits

• Paid vacation leave

• Paid sick leave

• Paid personal leave

• Paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Paid bereavement leave

• Paid military leave

• Paid jury duty leave

• Up to 30% travel