Government Affairs Manager

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Start Early Full time
Job Description

At Start Early, our mission is to ensure that all children have equitable access to high-quality early care and education. To achieve this, we work to sustain and expand bipartisan support for early learning, while identifying and advancing new ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the development and implementation of our legislative agenda and congressional activities related to federal early learning and care programs.
  • Track, analyze, and develop federal legislation, committee hearings, and markups, in conjunction with our Policy Team.
  • Develop congressional resources, such as letters, one-pagers, and toolkits, and manage quick turnaround research assignments to support our Government Affairs Director.
  • Strategize and engage in congressional outreach and educating lawmakers and staff through meetings, correspondence, and resources.
  • Provide our Government Affairs team with research and written content ahead of meetings and events.
  • Collaborate with national organizations, coalitions, and groups.
  • Manage the use of Quorum to support our government relations and legislative affairs efforts.
  • Support our federal advocacy goals by managing attendance of webinars, events, briefings, Hill meetings, and calls related to early learning and care.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, and 3 or more years of experience with government relations, legislative affairs, congressional staff, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Early Childhood Education, Law, or a related field; experience with public policy, advocacy, government relations, legislative affairs, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; proven track record to articulate sophisticated ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Knowledge of the legislative process and how the Hill functions required; knowledge of early childhood education is a plus.
  • Ability to organize complex tasks, prioritize multiple assignments, exercise independent judgment, and to remain flexible and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence.
  • Ability to think strategically and analytically with an ability to see the big picture while managing details.
  • Ability to process and protect confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Ability to travel independently and alone, and manage travel arrangements, when it is safe to do so.

We recognize that few candidates might meet every single piece of knowledge, experience, or education listed here. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your qualifications don't perfectly align with everything in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Plans
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Holistic Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Program
  • 401k Contribution
  • Paid Volunteer Days
  • 6 months paid parental leave
  • Much more

FFYF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

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