Advocacy Director, Government Relations Specialist
5 days ago
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advocacy Director, Government Relations Specialist to join our team at Feeding America. This key role will be responsible for advancing our legislative agenda and building strong relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective government relations strategies to advance our policy goals
- BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF
- Advance our legislative agenda at the local, state, and federal levels
- Coordinate and participate in lobbying trips and hearings to provide testimony and secure support for our policy priorities
- Monitor legislative action and identify impacts on our organization and partner advocacy and operations
- Collaborate with other departments to advance advocate, partner, and elected official engagement
- Support the planning, promotion, and execution of key advocacy events, including Lobby Day in Springfield and Washington D.C.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of work experience in lobbying, advocacy, public policy, community organizing, or a related field
- Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local legislative processes
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
- Strong people skills, including ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Proven record of generating buy-in from stakeholders and advancing legislative solutions
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave
- On-site gym
- $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
- $250 employee referral bonus
About Us:
Feeding America is a leading anti-hunger organization with a network of over 700 partners serving communities across Chicago and Cook County. We believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food and we are committed to addressing the root causes of hunger through innovative solutions, job training, and advocacy.
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