Americanfloodcoalition

Federal Government Relations Director

Washington DC · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

AFC is seeking a Government Relations Director or Associate Director to join our 9-member Federal Policy & Government Relations team.
If you wish to work alongside a talented group of people intent on unlocking smarter approaches to federal flood policy, we want to talk to you.

Forge close relationships with a broad swath of bipartisan partners and stakeholders, both on and off Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch, to broaden AFC's reach and impact
Create compelling policy framing through fact sheets, talking points, letters, testimony, and social media posts to persuade and inform diverse audiences
Bring an organization-wide strategic lens and collaborative working style to develop, advance, and embed the Federal team's goals within cross-organizational projects, events, and strategy.
Create compelling policy framing through fact sheets, talking points, letters, testimony, and social media posts to persuade and inform diverse audiences; and

Demonstrated government relations expertise and deep networks across any of the following issue portfolios and related Congressional Committees of jurisdiction required:
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to specific audiences required;
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated track record of building strategic relationships while operating in a bipartisan environment required;
Strong political and strategic instincts with experience navigating diverse coalitions required
Bachelor's degree required.
Relevant supervisory-level work experience required, including 5+ years of blended experience in the House or Senate, or in a relevant federal agency role (e.g., intergovernmental or legislative affairs), government relations firm, or government relations role at a nonprofit, trade association, or corporation preferred
a ppropriations, agriculture, armed services, conservation, economic development, emergency management, disaster response & recovery, hazard mitigation, housing, insurance, national security, transportation, water resources, and/or weather forecasting and prediction
Location
Washington, D.C.

This is a full-time position reporting to our Federal Policy & Government Relations Director located in our headquarters in Washington, D.C.

401k plan with 4% employer match.
Relocation assistance to DC for new employees living outside of the D.C. metropolitan area
$150,000-180,000.
We also offer:
A hybrid work schedule: All D.C.-based staff are in-person in our D.C. office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option to regularly work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, an annual retreat, and more.
Salary range: $150,000-180,000.

Generous and flexible paid time off.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, including a $0 monthly premium health insurance option for employees.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, an annual retreat, and more.
A modern office with amenities, including gym access, snacks and drinks, a smart casual dress code, and a collaborative floor plan with options to suit every workstyle.

The American Flood Coalition is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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