<h3>Job Description</h3>
Salary: $115,000-$161,000 annual salary (DOE)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Government Affairs (Position) is a position of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (“OAHHS”) d/b/a Hospital Association of Oregon (“hospital association”). The Position’s primary role is to work collaboratively to advance the public policy agenda of the hospital association and its members. The Position is a member of the external affairs team. 
The Position reports to the Executive Vice President of External Affairs of the hospital association. The Position is responsible for supporting legislative and political strategy including lobbying the Oregon State Legislature and relevant state agencies, tracking coordination of bills, developing political communications, and engaging in grassroots mobilization, staff workgroups, task forces and coalitions. The Position manages the Oregon Hospital Political Action Committee (OHPAC) political and candidate giving and fundraising strategies.  
Primary Responsibilities
Advance public policy agenda 
<ul>
<li> Work with the external affairs and policy teams to inform and execute an advocacy strategy to advance the hospital association’s public policy agenda.</li>
<li>Participate as a key member of the hospital association lobbying team during legislative sessions including, but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Managing, making, and taking lobby assignments.</li>
<li>Coordinating bill development through the legislative process - tracking amendments, committee hearings, vote counts, meeting arrangements, etc.</li>
<li>Coordinating with the external affairs and policy teams to develop advocacy materials such as testimony, floor letters and coalition letters.  </li>
<li>Working with contract lobbyist(s) and hospital member lobbyists in a coordinated effort to advance the hospital association’s public policy agenda</li>
<li>Representing the hospital association at legislative hearings and coalition meetings</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Manage interim advocacy work with hospital members, state elected officials and agency staff to leverage resources and advance the hospital association’s public policy agenda. Tasks include tracking workgroups, participating in rules advisory committees, and arranging meetings with key stakeholders and legislators.</li>
</ul>

Member engagement
<ul>
<li> In coordination with the Executive Vice President of External Affairs, manage and facilitate the member Government Relations Policy Advisory (GRPA) and Hospital Affiliated Lobbying Organization (HALO) groups.</li>
<li> Implement strategies to equip and mobilize hospital members to engage in the political process.</li>
</ul>
Political Action Committee
<ul>
<li>Manage and administer OHPAC, including processing checks, maintaining a PAC budget, and facilitating relationships with candidates. </li>
<li>Manage hospital member engagement in OHPAC by cultivating and maintaining legislative and hospital member relations throughout the year. </li>
</ul>

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE 
<ul>
<li> Bachelor’s degree in political science, public health, public policy, or a related field. </li>
<li> At least five years of professional experience related to job duties.</li>
<li> Strong writing skills and experience developing written products for advocacy.</li>
<li>Strong verbal communication skills; proficient in public speaking.</li>
<li> Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.</li>
<li> Experience brokering effective relationships with diverse stakeholders including elected officials, agency staff and advocates.</li>
<li> Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate complex concepts effectively.</li>
<li> Knowledge and experience of project management best practices. </li>
<li> Knowledge of Oregon’s health care policy preferred.</li>
<li> Knowledge and experience with campaigns and fundraising preferred.</li>
<li> Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
<ul>
<li> Able to sit for long periods of time.</li>
<li> Able to communicate clearly by phone, in person, and through remote communication (e.g., Teams)</li>
<li> Able to travel via car and airplane.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Extensive travel to Salem during Legislative Session (daily travel).</li>
</ul>
EEOC STATEMENT
The Hospital Association of Oregon (Company) is committed to the principles of equal employment. The Company is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the Company’s intent to maintain a work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender, race (including physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and type), religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. 
DISCLAIMER &amp; OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. The Hospital Association of Oregon may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

Director of Government Affairs

<h3>Job Description</h3>

Director of Government Affairs
Government Affairs Department 
Based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are
As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) is a labor union that helps empower directorial teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. 

What You’ll Do
The Directors Guild of America is seeking to fill the position of the Director of Government Affairs. The position manages federal government and legislative affairs for the Guild. The position reports to the National Executive Director and is responsible for participating in, and implementing, the Guild’s legislative, regulatory and government policy priorities, policy goals and strategy. The position is also responsible for the DGA’s non-partisan Political Action Committee (DGA PAC) and all its related activities. The person will oversee and manage the Guild’s professional lobbyists in Washington DC. The position is further responsible for assisting the Guild’s activities on the state and local level. 
Primary Responsibilities: Policy Development:
<ul>
<li>Develops and executes Guild policy in coordination and collaboration with the National Executive Director for the following three areas: Governmental Affairs, International Governmental Affairs, and the DGA’s Political Action Committee (PAC).</li>
</ul>

Specific Duties and Tasks: Government Affairs
<ul>
<li>Responsible for developing the DGA’s legislative agenda on different governmental levels in order to address a range of issues that impact Guild members including artificial intelligence, copyright protection and intellectual property protection, new media and internet, media consolidation, content control, pension and health care issues and other issues as they arise.
<ol>
<li>Day-to-day management of the activities of the Guild’s lobbying firms in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, CA, including both determination and implementation of agreed upon lobbying strategies.</li>
<li>Responsible for outreach to organizations both within and outside the industry as appropriate. Creates, and when necessary, chairs issue oriented and industry based coalitions.</li>
<li>Writes policy and position papers, speeches, letters, and all other materials relevant to presenting the Guild’s position, or for analysis purposes. Responsible for distribution of such materials. </li>
<li>When asked, makes presentations to the National Board, Western Directors Council, and other internal Guild groups. Also, at times, makes presentations to outside groups or organizations.</li>
<li>Coordinates, as needed, with government agencies (e.g. FCC) on policy issues.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>

Specific Duties and Tasks: Political Action Committee
<ul>
<li>Responsible for managing the DGA Political Action Committee.</li>
<li>With DGA lobbyists, develops yearly strategic recommendations for PAC activities, fundraising, and distribution of PAC dollars:
<ol>
<li>Writes all fundraising letters; manages their distribution; conducts personal fundraising calls and follow up.</li>
<li>Oversees the creation and maintenance of the fundraising outreach lists and the processing of payments.</li>
<li>With lobbyists, makes assessment and recommendations for contributions to be presented as reported above. Periodic, creates written materials on PAC activities, past giving, and strategy for given year for review and discussion.</li>
<li>Coordinates the distribution of PAC funds to elected officials, including direct contact with offices of all elected officials and ongoing maintenance of those relationships. </li>
<li>As part of PAC activity creates program agenda for PAC contributors, most particularly for a series of DGA PAC Leadership Council meetings with Members of Congress and other elected officials at the Guild office in LA and NY. Responsible for all work related to those meetings including Guild membership outreach, elected official outreach, position papers, the write up for DGA Monthly, follow up with elected officials, and logistical arrangements. </li>
<li>Creates annual reports for DGA PAC Committee, and quarterly reports for DGA National Board. Schedule and provides written materials for PAC Committee meetings. </li>
<li>Responsible for writing or editing the portion of PAC speeches to membership that refer to governmental or international affairs.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>

Specific Duties and Tasks: International Affairs
<ul>
<li>Responsible for managing the Guild’s international government affairs:
<ul>
<li>Monitors issues before the European Commission and other international bodies, as needed and as they may impact the Guild.</li>
<li>Coordinates with the studios, other Guilds and the MPAA, on an as needed basis, on international issues of common concern.</li>
<li>Interacts with U.S. based international organizations and/or governmental agencies when DGA involvement is required.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Responsible for preparing international governmental affairs materials for the National Board meeting, and occasionally for the Western and Eastern Directors Council meetings.</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Need
<ul>
<li>Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience</li>
<li>Strong writing ability</li>
<li>Research, analytic and strategic skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage disparate issues and multiple activities at one time. </li>
<li>MUST SUBMIT RESUME &amp; COVER LETTER</li>
<li>3 References</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Get
<ul>
<li>Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and low-cost premium for dependents.</li>
<li>Pension</li>
<li>401(k) and 401(k) matching</li>
<li>Flexible spending account</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Generous PTO</li>
<li>Long Term Disability Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance</li>
</ul>

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
JOB TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS &amp; COMMUNICATIONS
LOCATION: WASHINGTON DC
REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS  (the “VPC”)
Live Action’s Strategic Communications &amp; Government Affairs Program (the “Program”) works with citizens, influencers, and leaders to offer bold and creative public policy solutions to completely abolish the horrific scandal of abortion while proliferating and advancing policies intended to cultivate and invigorate our nation's greatest resource: the American family and ensures Live Actions strategic communication goals of shifting the national media narrative are met. 
The Program ultimately seeks to achieve full legal protections for preborn children and to expose the corruption and wrongdoing of abortion providers. To achieve these goals, the Program cultivates strategic relationships with government officials and pro-life leaders and utilizes Live Action’s educational content and investigative reporting to educate government officials and shift the media narrative. The program also aims to craft a new ruling imaginative vision for the nation concerning the right to life and the importance of the American family. These strategies are aimed at reshaping the public conversation about abortion, preborn life, and the importance of the family. 
The DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS &amp; STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (the “Deputy”) manages the Program and develops a Program strategy. The Director is Live Action’s primary point of contact for elected and government officials and other policymakers (collectively, “key officials”). The deputy represents Live Action in front of key officials, advises Live Action on the impact of proposed legislation and regulations, and determines an appropriate response. The Deputy may be required to speak publicly on behalf of Live Action to government officials, pro-life nonprofits or allied groups, or to the media.   
 
The Deputy is an avid news consumer with an understanding of Live Action’s voice and an ability to strategize and create content for all media channels, including externally placed op-ed’s, internally placed news items, speeches, podcast &amp; video scripts, and stakeholder-focused content. The Deputy will also interface with policy and coalition leaders to build relationships and assist in the execution of Government Affairs goals. 
At Live Action, every program, department, and campaign is in some way connected to the organization’s outward facing Strategic Communications. The Deputy is responsible for working closely with Live Action’s Vice President of Communications to develop, refine, and distribute high-level messaging and communication points. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Deputy to take these key points to drive the production of content with outside contractors and other employees. 
Major Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Cultivates: Cultivates strategic relationships with key officials, with an emphasis on federal government officials based in Washington D.C. Additionally, cultivates strategic relationships with state and local officials, and pro-life leaders from allied and partner organizations. Identifies potential relationships, working groups, and alliances, in furtherance of the Program goals.  </li>
<li>Identifies, Analyzes &amp; Recommends: Identifies and analyzes significant political and legal developments at the state and federal levels which impact the Program—including bills under consideration, regulatory changes, executive orders, major court decisions, and other governmental policies. Recommends the position Live Action should hold on these political developments and identifies any means available to Live Action to advance a pro-life agenda of the Program. </li>
<li>Communicates: Works closely with Live Action’s Vice President of Comnicationsand President and External Communications department to develop a media strategy in furtherance of the Program goals. Advises Live Action spokesperson when necessary. May be requested to draft or review opinion pieces, press releases, social media copy, and/or newsbreaks for Live Action News. Communicates directly with elected and government officials and agencies, as directed by the Vice President of communications. </li>
<li>Manages Content Creation: Advises content creators and helps identify political and media environment developments that may impact or influence Live Action content—including social media, video, newsbreaks and investigative reports, and fundraising and marketing materials. Recommends potential calls to action for elected officials or government agencies in furtherance of the Program goals. Serves as lead writer for projects ranging from op-ed drafts, to policy memos.</li>
<li>Gathers Information: Stays informed of political developments impacting the pro-life movement, the abortion industry, and preborn lives. Identifies areas of legislative and political research, and assists in conducting polls and surveys. </li>
<li>Maintains Data: Maintains up-to-date and accurate data to track the Program’s progress, including regular reports on all political developments, polling data, and contact lists for government officials and strategic partners.</li>
<li>Informs: Reports to the Vice President of Communications and provides regular, written briefs to key members of Live Action’s team on all political developments. </li>
<li>Executes: Develops and executes a Program strategy focused on effecting the national narrative and the abolition of abortion. </li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Dedicated to pro-life mission.</li>
<li>Minimum of five (5) years of combined relevant experience working in legislative roles for elected officials, advocating on specific issues, working in government agencies, and media organizations, high level communications experience, and building strategic partnership</li>
<li>Understanding of 501(c)(3) rules concerning political campaigning, issue advocacy, and lobbying. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving capabilities. </li>
<li>Excellent judgment and discretion</li>
<li>Assist in management of media firms and contractors </li>
<li>Out-of-the-box thinking with a “nose” for the story. Knows how to tell a story</li>
</ul>
using words, images, audio, or video, and understands how to craft content that
attracts an audience.
<ul>
<li>Ability to retain a journalistic “outsider’s perspective” to bridge-build with a</li>
</ul>
variety of world-views, and to provoke and engage controversy with
persuasiveness and poise.
<ul>
<li>Bachelors Degree</li>
</ul>
Expectations:
<ul>
<li>Ability to attend in person meetings and cultivate in person relationships at least three days a week in the Washington D.C. area.</li>
<li>Focuses on federal politics and D.C.-based media.</li>
<li>Keeps a Monday to Friday schedule during normal business hours; occasional nights and weekends as needed. </li>
<li>Maintains good working relationships with pro-life allies and partner organizations and projects a favorable image of Live Action.</li>
<li>Cultivates strategic relationships with key elected and government officials and media contacts and institutions.</li>
<li>Expertise in tracking current politics, news, and the state of the pro-life movement. </li>
<li>Seeks philosophical and professional formation as a pro-life leader through continuing education, and by utilizing sources made available by Live Action.   </li>
</ul>
APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS:
No phone calls please. All staff members are required to sign Live Action's Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement.
BENEFITS:
Live Action offers high-value benefits to our full-time employees! Live Action provides competitive and ethical health benefits for full-time employees and their families. We also have unlimited PTO for our employees as we are a work/life balance, family-oriented culture.
LIVE ACTION:
Live Action is a media and news nonprofit dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects all human life. Live Action’s groundbreaking news coverage and compelling videos reach several million people weekly across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. (see more here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/liveaction" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/liveaction</a> and <a href="http://www.liveaction.org" target="_blank">www.liveaction.org</a>).
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Deputy Director of Government Affairs & Communications

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Title:  Director of Government &amp; Community Affairs  Report to:  Deputy Executive Director Status:  Full time, Exempt Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000, dependent on experience
Who We Are El Museo del Barrio, New York's leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America. The richness of Latino cultures is represented in El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts events, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. A dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering space, El Museo is a center of cultural pride on New York's Museum Mile.
Director of Government &amp; Community Affairs  The Director of Government and Community Affairs is responsible for overseeing all activities relating to advocacy, public funding, and government and community relations. This role involves cultivating and maintaining strategic contacts in City, State and Federal government to increase the institution’s ability to secure public funds for El Museo del Barrio’s operational and capital needs. Working closely with the Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Government and Community Affairs prepares and oversees the submission of funding requests and corresponding reports at city, state, and federal levels. This position works with public agencies, consortia, and alliances to help develop and implement cultural policies, respond to requests from elected and community officials on matters related to the Museum and the arts, and research specific matters of concern to the Museum as required. 
Supported by the Community and Government Affairs Coordinator, the Director of Government and Community Affairs liaises between community and cultural organizations who serve a broad audience of adults, families, youth, and children. This role identifies, facilitates and fosters opportunities through public programs, outreach, collaboration and partnership with community organizations, libraries, universities, senior centers, civic groups, government entities and cultural organizations.  These efforts aim to expand access to the Museum for new and non-traditional audiences, with a particular focus on Latino communities in the New York Metropolitan area. 
The Director of Government and Community Affairs works closely with all appropriate departments to raise the Museum’s profile and establish good will in the community and build Trustees’, staff and volunteers’ understanding and ownership of El Museo’s government and community affairs efforts. This position prepares reports for various El Museo audiences as required, including the Board of Trustees and with the support of the Community and Government Affairs Coordinator, represent the Museum in various external forums as required and directed. 
This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of two days in office a week. 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Develop and strengthen relationships and communication with elected officials and staff at all levels of government, with goal of increasing and maintaining support for the museum’s operating and capital budgets. </li>
<li>Cultivate relationships with agencies at all levels of government. Where required, report as appropriate to funding agencies. </li>
<li>Work with the Deputy Executive Director and government consultants to set annual public fundraising goals for operating and capital funds and strategize to reach those goals. Identify potential sources of new funding at local, State, Federal and when possible, international levels.</li>
<li>Identify artistic, educational, and capital projects for funding, working closely with all departments including curatorial, education, theater, development, and capital.</li>
<li>Manage and oversee all reporting for City, State, and Federal grants, including bi-annual and quarterly reports for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation.</li>
<li>With the support of the Community and Government Affairs Coordinator, oversee and manage all aspects of El Museo’s Community Engagement Plan, designed to deepen the institution’s relationship with its founding community of East Harlem and expand its outreach to other underserved communities throughout New York City. This includes the cultivation of new contacts and maintenance of current ones, identifying programs for community involvement and information sharing, and generating outreach to strengthen working relationships with organizations and businesses locally and regionally, and create mutually beneficial partnerships. </li>
<li> Serve as Museum’s main liaison to East Harlem’s Community Board Eleven (CB11) and coordinate El Museo staff attendance at CB11 full board meetings, as well as at its Cultural and Education Committee meetings. Host related meetings and events on-site; and with the support of the Community and Government Affairs Coordinator, represent and coordinate representation for the Museum in various external forums.  Some evening and weekend meetings must be attended.</li>
<li>Manage and maintain a comprehensive database for all community and government affairs contacts.</li>
<li>Facilitate the efforts of the Trustee Government and Community Affairs Committee which advises El Museo about issues concerning public policy, community service, programming, and other relevant areas of community interest.</li>
<li>Collaborate with consultants and lobbyists as appropriate.  </li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree, with 3 to 5 years of professional experience in community affairs, public policy, fundraising or related field. </li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills; good presentation skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to network and work productively with diverse constituencies.</li>
<li>Appreciation of El Museo’s mission and the ability to communicate that mission effectively and enthusiastically.</li>
<li>Spanish/English bilingual skills and computer literacy required.</li>
<li>Well acquainted with the community of East Harlem, in addition to working knowledge of NYC ethnic and cultural communities and public funding system is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000, dependent on experience   Benefits Benefits include Medical (up to 100% employer-paid plans available), Dental and Vision insurance. Employees may obtain additional coverage for themselves and/or their families at a low cost. El Museo offers the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) 401(k) Savings Plan and CIRS Group Life &amp; Welfare Benefits Plan. A TransitChek/Metrocard commuter plan is currently offered to eligible full-time employees. El Museo currently extends a 10% discount to employees on all museum shop merchandise. Paid time off includes thirteen (13) holidays, twenty-five (25) vacation days, four (4) personal days and up to thirty (30) sick days. 
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El Museo values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. El Museo’s commitment to a diverse workforce has been a key to our success. In accordance with that commitment, El Museo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, military, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 
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Director of Government and Community Affairs

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Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy  Modern Hydrogen    Woodinville, WA - Full Time – Remote 
We are seeking an accomplished, enterprising government relations leader with over 15 years' experience driving policy transformations through bipartisan political channels and public-private partnerships. Serving as the company’s senior representative, you will steer legislative and regulatory strategies to accelerate market adoption of our clean energy and infrastructure technologies. 
You bring a breadth of energy policy experience with past leadership roles across renewables, natural gas, hydrogen, utilities, transportation, infrastructure, CCUS, heavy manufacturing verticals. Your track record of collaborating with diverse political administrations is proven through accomplishments like implementation of both red and blue coalitions. 
Success in this role requires an intimate understanding of navigating federal, state, and local governance levers across geographies. The ideal candidate will have background working nationwide on primarily state-level energy and decarbonization issues in our key strategic geographies and markets including heavy manufacturing, heavy duty mobility, and gas utilities serving West Coast, Texas, and Rust Belt. Prior roles spearheading policy for industry groups and/or not-for-profits make you adept at rallying diverse political interests like labor and environmental groups behind climate tech and energy progress. 
This domestic-focused role requires a motivated self-starter, passionate about driving decarbonization through pragmatic, actionable means – not just idealistic visions. To be successful, you must have a personal drive to proactively build expertise, relationships, and the thought leadership required to position our innovations as critical climate solutions. 
Responsibilities Include: 
<ul>
<li>
Serve as primary government affairs and public policy contact for hydrogen, hydrogen generation equipment and carbon product areas 
</li>
<li>
Execute regulatory, legal and product initiatives requiring engagement across policy, compliance and regulatory dimensions 
</li>
<li>
Design and lead regional campaigns advancing related business priorities and product/business strategies 
</li>
<li>Engage officials on strategic agreements, challenging certification standards and impactful legislation</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned  </li>
</ul>
​​​​​​​Required Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>
Experience leading policy strategy supporting product development and go-to-market for enterprise-scale clean technologies 
</li>
<li>
Expertise around political issues relating to energy and infrastructure (including utilities, pipelines, meters, roads, etc) 
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Ability to understand business implications of public policy and to advise product teams 
</li>
<li>
Ability to understand key technical aspects in legislative/regulatory proposals and communicate internal/external impacts 
</li>
<li>
Ability to work alone with minimal oversight 
</li>
<li>
Excellent leadership aptitude and team player able to exercise good judgement despite uncertainty 
</li>
<li>
Experience building policy organizations from scratch in lean startup environments 
</li>
<li>
Experience engaging agencies like Federal: DOE, EPA, Treasury, FERC and State-level: Strategic state energy, economic and environmental offices in CA, OR, IL, MI, NY, MA. 
</li>
</ul>
You are encouraged to apply even if you don't have all the typical qualifications. Modern Hydrogen values diverse experiences, backgrounds and ideas, and we know diversity of thought contributes to our success. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.    
Modern Hydrogen is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees &amp; their families and promote health &amp; wellness.   
<ul>
<li>
Salary range is $100,000 - $200,000/year 
</li>
<li>
Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state. 
</li>
<li>
Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options. 
</li>
<li>
Retirement matching through Vanguard’s SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match. 
</li>
<li>
Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&amp;D for employees. 50% covered for dependents. 
</li>
<li>
Optional access to our flexible spending account and additional voluntary life buy-up. 
</li>
<li>
Unlimited flexible time off to rest and recharge.  
</li>
<li>
8 paid holidays. 
</li>
<li>
Flexible working schedules.  
</li>
<li>
Parental leave to welcome a new family member.  
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Annual professional development budget.  
</li>
<li>
Two employee assistance program services which include wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more.  
</li>
<li>
Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team! 
</li>
</ul>
Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.  
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 
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Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy

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St. John's Community Health (SJCH), based in Los Angeles and expanding into San Bernardino &amp; Riverside Counties, is seeking an Associate Director of Government Affairs &amp; Community Engagement to play a pivotal role in overseeing Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Organizers in the new expansion areas. This position requires a dynamic leader.
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Free Medical, Dental &amp; Vision</li>
<li>13 Paid Holidays + PTO</li>
<li>403 (B) retirement match</li>
<li>Life Insurance, EAP</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>Continued workforce development &amp; training</li>
<li>Succession plans &amp; growth within</li>
</ul>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree (master's degree in public health, social work, community</li>
</ul>
organizing, or a related field. Preferred).
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in management roles with a focus on advocacy, community</li>
</ul>
engagement, or related areas.
<ul>
<li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of community health, social determinants of health, and</li>
</ul>
healthcare systems.
<ul>
<li>Cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, see computer skills below.</li>
</ul>

Additional Requirements: - Employees are responsible for maintaining individual
certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and
recertification when requested by management:
<ul>
<li>Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.</li>
<li>Ability to be covered by car insurance as required.</li>
<li>Ability to drive and travel by car as needed.</li>
<li>Flexibility to travel between Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside</li>
<li>Counties as needed.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for community events.</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
<ol>
<li>Strategic Leadership:
<ol>
<li>Assist in developing and implementing a strategic vision for government affairs and community engagement in alignment with SJCH's mission and goals.</li>
<li>Oversee and provide leadership to the Community Health Worker (CHW) and Community Organizer teams in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Team Supervision and Development:
<ol>
<li>Supervise, mentor, and guide the CHWs and Community Organizers, ensuring cohesive teamwork and alignment with SJCH's objectives.</li>
<li>Conduct regular team meetings, set performance expectations, and support professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>As an exempt position, be prepared for evening and/or weekend hours as required to ensure the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Advocacy Planning and Implementation:
<ol>
<li>Collaborate with the Chief Government Affairs &amp; Community Relations Officer in planning and executing advocacy campaigns specific to San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.</li>
<li>Engage with local government officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to advance SJCH's mission.</li>
<li>Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to effectively engage government entities, community stakeholders, and the public.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Community Engagement Oversight:
<ol>
<li>Oversee community engagement initiatives in the expansion areas, ensuring culturally competent and inclusive approaches.</li>
<li>Facilitate partnerships with local organizations, leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen SJCH's presence in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Patient and Community Empowerment:
<ol>
<li>Lead efforts to empower patients and community members through education and engagement initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the CHW and Community Organizer teams to ensure community members actively participate in decision-making processes.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Data Analysis and Reporting:
<ol>
<li>Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to community engagement, advocacy efforts, and health outcomes in the expansion areas.</li>
<li>Generate comprehensive reports for internal evaluation and to showcase the impact of community-led initiatives.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Stakeholder Engagement
<ol>
<li>Serve as a liaison between the community and the Chief Government Affairs and Community Relations Officer (CGACRO) and supports the CGACRO as needed.</li>
<li>Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local healthcare providers, community organizations, and governmental agencies.</li>
<li>Foster open lines of communication to ensure a collaborative and supportive environment.</li>
<li>Attend government, community, and private interest group meetings to stay informed about key community issues.</li>
<li>Produce briefing memos before community meetings, and detailed reports after community meetings describing the discussions and key issues raised in various community forums.</li>
<li>Maintain awareness of community affairs and issues, reporting to the CGACRO as needed.</li>
<li>Coordinate office procedures, ensuring efficiency in routine tasks and correspondence.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Resource Allocation:
<ol>
<li>Work collaboratively with organizational leadership to allocate resources effectively, ensuring the success and sustainability of advocacy and community engagement programs in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Cross-Team Collaboration:
<ol>
<li>Facilitate collaboration between the teams in Los Angeles and the expansion areas to maximize the impact of community-driven initiatives.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of teamwork and shared goals across all areas of responsibility.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Other Duties:
<ol>
<li>Complete additional duties as needed or as assigned by the Director of Advocacy &amp; Community Engagement.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>

Associate Director of Government Affairs & Community Engagement

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Reports to: Executive Director, Groundwork Action
Status: Full-time; exempt
Location: Washington DC
Are you passionate about creating an economy that prioritizes workers and families over corporate interests? Do you enjoy engaging with members of Congress and staff in support of economic narrative change and advocacy campaigns? Are you an experienced and strategic policy professional with relationships on Capitol Hill, with a particular focus on economic issues?
If this sounds like you, you might be the person we’re searching for to serve as the Director of Government Affairs and Senior Strategist for Groundwork Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) organization, and Groundwork Action, a 501(c)(4). 
Groundwork Collaborative fights to change economic policy and narratives in order to build public power, break up concentrations of private power, and deliver true opportunity and prosperity for all. Groundwork Action develops strategic and timely advocacy campaigns that beat back the neoliberal economic agenda and advance progressive economic priorities to improve the lives of working families. 
Position Summary
This position will lead in crafting the federal advocacy strategy for both organizations and serve as our chief liaison to Congress and the Administration. 
As Director of Government Affairs and Senior Strategist, you will…
<ul>
<li>Build and drive an agenda for Groundwork Collaborative and Groundwork Action on all direct federal advocacy work, including macroeconomic monetary and fiscal policy, tax policy, IRS modernization, appropriations, and other priorities.</li>
<li>Leverage relationships with policymakers to amplify Groundwork’s core messages and drive earned media.</li>
<li>Develop written deliverables, including talking points, one-pagers, letters, testimony, and other materials for policymakers and staff.</li>
<li>Lead and support lobbying visits, Congressional, White House, and agency staff briefings, hearings, and other engagement.</li>
<li>Provide regular legislative updates summarizing Hill, Agency, and Administration activity.</li>
<li>Develop deep dives on Congressional committees relevant to key issues.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li>Committed to creating a just, inclusive, and robust economy that delivers opportunity and dignity to all.</li>
<li>Relevant experience in government relations, including doing policy work on the Hill, in the Administration, or at other like-minded non-profits.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of federal economic policymaking institutions (including Congress, executive branch agencies, the White House, and the Federal Reserve).</li>
<li>Proven strategic skills and experience setting organizational agendas. </li>
<li>Existing Congressional and Administration relationships and policy coalition networks.</li>
<li>Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and ability to drive work under tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and drive work with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Excitement about thinking creatively and developing new strategies in order to secure advocacy wins.</li>
<li>Experience interfacing directly and managing relationships with Executive Directors, senior staffers, and various principals in and out of government. </li>
</ul>
The starting salary for this position is $150,000 with flexibility to offer a higher salary for highly-qualified candidates. We offer a generous benefits package, including three weeks of vacation, two weeks of personal leave, two week-long office closures, and additional time off for floating and federal holidays, zero-premium health insurance, a generous HRA, a retirement match of up to 6%, a minimum of 12 weeks paid parental leave, health club and cell-phone reimbursements, among other benefits.
We are a hybrid workplace, with two days a week in the office near Dupont Circle, and three days remote, as well as the occasional need to work in person for events and special projects. This role likely requires in-person meetings with external partners on days on which the rest of the office is remote.
The individual holding this position will work part-time for a coordinated project, Groundwork Action, in Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, under a resource sharing agreement between New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund. The responsibilities of this position will be overseen by Sixteen Thirty Fund. 
How to apply
To begin the application process, please submit an application on our career page, including your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in this role. 
This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. 
E-Verify 
NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status. 
New Venture Fund Careers
Groundwork Collaborative is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
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Director of Government Affairs and Senior Strategist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Salary: $133,212-$170,000 annually
TITLE: Senior Director or Vice President of Government Affairs CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director or Vice President (commensurate with experience) DEPARTMENT: Conservation WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation LOCATION: Washington, DC
About American Rivers
American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers℠. American Rivers centers the ongoing work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all that we do. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that everyone brings to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Director of Government Affairs (SDGA), which could be classified as a vice president position for the right experience, will lead the organization’s policy and advocacy team and oversee execution of all advocacy and regulatory strategies to advance favorable outcomes for rivers. The SDGA will serve as the primary lobbyist for the organization and be charged with cultivating decision-makers into river champions. Supporting and leading national coalition partnerships is a core function of American Rivers’ advocacy and the SDGA will be expected to both serve on those coalitions and facilitate them to yield advocacy successes. This encompasses advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice practices in all venues, including community, partner, and Tribal engagements.
The SDGA will join a dynamic, fast-paced team at American Rivers working across the country and serve as the primary manager of the government relations work being implemented by the American Rivers team. The SDGA must be an excellent verbal and written communicator and able to work quickly to create content, maintain required reports, and participate in fundraising efforts. The position will report to the Senior Vice President for Conservation and will be an active member of the national conservation leadership team working with teams all over the country to implement strategies to reach American Rivers aspirational goals.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul>
<li> Manage and build the government affairs team, including mentoring, developing, and evaluating their work, </li>
<li> Oversee policy and political strategies of the organization to build the impact of American Rivers, including direct lobbying and supporting experts on developing policy proposals, strategies, and testimony, </li>
<li> Lead the annual process of setting legislative priorities,</li>
<li> Identify priority decision-makers for relationship development and ensure there are transparent proactive strategies to cultivate relationships with those individuals,</li>
<li> Support our regional volunteer network to influence Congress and state legislatures,</li>
<li> Ensure that DEIJ best practices are integrated into all aspects of our government affairs operations, advocacy and program work,</li>
<li> Lead, and execute fundraising strategies for government affairs in consultation with the development team to expand the government affairs department,</li>
<li> Lead the organization to build the reputation of American Rivers in Congress and state legislatures in a way that advances the entire river conservation movement,</li>
<li> Ensure solid coordination across the organization, including with national and regional programs and the administrative and legal departments</li>
<li> Serve as senior advisor to American Rivers Action Fund and River PAC</li>
</ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li> No less than 12 years of relevant experience (examples include lobbying, administrative branch of government/regulatory and state and local government, working on Capitol Hill, campaigns, and some educational experiences)</li>
<li> At least 4-5 years of management/supervisory experience; ability to motivate professional staff and build an inclusive, collaborative team culture</li>
<li> Demonstrated ability to advance policy initiatives in government </li>
</ul>
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. They need to be a creative problem solver, bringing new policy and advocacy solutions to the most difficult environmental and community problems we face. They will have an ability to make decisions based on evidence and feedback from interested parties; listen, lead, and mentor a team; exercise discretion; exhibit political astuteness and good judgement. They should be able to forge connections with others to build trust and inspire enthusiasm in their endeavors. They must also have a strong commitment to working well with and supporting the voices of community leaders and have a desire to work with people across all spectrums. Knowledge of policies and appropriations related to dam removal, hydropower, floodplain restoration, pollution prevention and infrastructure, and/or river protection strongly recommended. 
Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.
LOCATION: Staff member will work in Washington, DC regularly and must be willing to travel periodically. 
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $133,212-$170,000 annually depending upon qualifications and experience. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; a retirement plan, training budget, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, four weeks of paid vacation, paid sabbaticals every seven years, and a 3% retirement match. American Rivers offers TIAA-CREF Social Choice, including green impact, as an investment option.
COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY  Our community’s core values motivate us to Lead with Collaboration and Trust, Infuse Equity and Justice, Deliver Results, and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive. American Rivers offers staff professional development and training opportunities, engages in equitable hiring and retention practices, has taken the Green 2.0 pay equity pledge and participates in the transparency report, and hosts People of Color, Accessibility, LGBTQAI+, Women's Leadership, Parents and Caregivers, and DEIJ affinity groups and committees led by staff and board members.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and list of three references at: <a href="https://americanrivers.bamboohr.com/jobs/" target="_blank">https://americanrivers.bamboohr.com/jobs/</a>. Deadline to apply is May 15. No phone calls please.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at 202-243-7050 or <a href="mailto:humanresources@americanrivers.org" target="_blank">humanresources@americanrivers.org</a>. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.

Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.

Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Senior Director or Vice President of Government Affairs

<h3>Job Description</h3>
  Job Announcement Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs About the National Fair Housing AllianceThe National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) has an immediate opening for a dynamic, results-oriented visionary to serve as the Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs. NFHA leads the fair housing movement and is the nation's only national organization exclusively dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination and ensuring equitable opportunities for all people and communities. We have a diverse, experienced, mission-driven, and impactful team that has developed equity-based policies at the federal, state, and local levels to expand fair housing opportunities; brought precedent-setting litigation to eliminate some of the most heinous forms of housing discrimination; conducted groundbreaking research to promote equitable solutions; and invested millions of dollars in underserved communities. We have solid relationships, built on trust, with national, regional, and local organizations, and we effectively draw upon these connections to reach vital goals. We are game changers that millions of people rely upon to advance fair housing. Where you live matters. It affects every aspect of your life and determines whether you have access to the options and opportunities we all need to thrive. Yet despite important existing federal laws, more than 4 million acts of housing discrimination occur in the U.S. each year, and housing inequality remains stubbornly entrenched. That is why—through its education and outreach, member services, public policy, and advocacy, housing and community development, Responsible AI, enforcement, and consulting and compliance programs—NFHA is dismantling longstanding barriers to equity, rooting out bias, and building diverse, inclusive, well-resourced communities. 
To learn more about NFHA, please visit <a href="https://nationalfairhousing.org/" target="_blank">https://nationalfairhousing.org/</a>. Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs Department: Public Policy Supervisor: Nikitra Bailey, Executive Vice President Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid) Status: Full-time Exempt
Position Summary
The Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) will manage and coordinate policy and legislative advocacy efforts. This role involves advocating for NFHA's policy positions, maintaining relationships with government officials, and collaborating with industry and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners to support inclusive and transformational fair housing and lending policies at the federal and state levels. The Director will work closely with the Executive Vice President, Public Policy division staff, division leaders, and other colleagues to align NFHA's advocacy efforts with its overall policy and legislative strategy. They will also play a key role in the civil rights community, advocating for policies and legislation that promote fair housing and equitable opportunities while upholding a commitment to civil rights protection and expansion. Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the Executive Vice President, the Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs will:
<ul>
<li>Conduct advocacy and government affairs initiatives for NFHA members on civil rights, housing, lending, and community development issues.</li>
<li>Represent NFHA in meetings on Capitol Hill.</li>
<li>Draft and provide expert testimony to governmental bodies as needed.</li>
<li>Draft policy briefs and contribute to publications.</li>
<li>Develop responses to federal regulations and coordinate commenting strategies.</li>
<li>Develop and implement strategic policy priorities and advocacy campaigns.</li>
<li>Construct and execute field advocacy strategies.</li>
<li>Handle rapid response for policy and legislative developments.</li>
<li>Organize advocacy events, such as Capitol Hill Advocacy days.</li>
<li>Create policy messaging materials, talking points, and reports.</li>
<li>Offer technical assistance on policy and advocacy to external partners.</li>
<li>Present at conferences and community events. </li>
<li>Represent NFHA's policy positions in various media outlets.</li>
<li>Engage with NFHA’s coalition partners and manage coalition activities, including representing NFHA in the Fair Housing and Fair Lending Task Force of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and other relevant coalitions.</li>
<li>Build partnerships to advance fair housing policy.</li>
<li>Participate in departmental planning and program development.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with lobbying and disclosure regulations.</li>
<li>Support the Executive Vice President in working with the Board Government Affairs Advisory Committee.</li>
<li>Contribute to policy-related content at member trainings and conferences.</li>
<li>Carry out additional duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>The Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs must possess strong interpersonal and project management skills; be organized, creative and effective; exercise good judgment; and be able to take decisive action. </li>
<li>Minimum of five years of experience in civil rights, housing, lending, or related policy fields is preferred.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Sociology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, required.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong project management and organizational skills required.  </li>
<li>Capitol Hill and/or advocacy experience is required.</li>
<li>Must be able to develop and nurture strategic relationships on Capitol Hill, with the Executive Branch, and with external partners of varying issue-focused and political leanings.  </li>
<li>Possess a commitment to NFHA’s mission, civil rights, and have the ability to represent NFHA in a professional manner.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ability to build and sustain strategic relationships across various political landscapes.</li>
<li>Relevant certifications in nonprofit management, advocacy, or civil rights law are a plus.</li>
</ul>
Application Process: The salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000.  Salary is commensurate with experience. NFHA offers:
<ul>
<li>100% paid health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family</li>
<li>100% paid life, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance</li>
<li>Generous employer contribution to 403(b) retirement benefit plan</li>
<li>Comprehensive paid time off benefits, including holidays, vacation and sick leave</li>
</ul>
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter via email to <a href="mailto:careers@nationalfairhousing.org" target="_blank">careers@nationalfairhousing.org</a> with a subject line of: Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs Applicant. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No telephone calls, please.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will be open until filled.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement: NFHA values and encourages diversity in its workforce. NFHA supports affirmative action and is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities. NFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category or characteristic protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.
 
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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Salary Range: 100k - 115k
All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:hiring@rawartworks.org" target="_blank">hiring@rawartworks.org</a> with "Development Director" in the subject line.
The Organization - Raw Art Works Raw Art Works (RAW), a creative community arts organization rooted in art therapy, believes that all young people should be seen + heard, and that everyone has a story to tell. Through art, RAW youth create in unexpected ways, and envision new possibilities for their future. Founded in 1988, RAW strives to ensure that youth and staff are welcomed into a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment the moment they step through the door. Through the arts, youth are given the tools to process what is going on in their lives, giving them the opportunity to create in unexpected ways and envision new possibilities for their future. 
The strong relationships youth form with RAW peers and staff, and RAW's culture and program model, contribute to a strong sense of safety, connection, and support. RAW's mission is to ignite the desire to create and confidence to succeed in underserved youth. Over 350 youth, ages 8-19, participate in after-school and summer visual and expressive arts groups, digital film school classes, leadership development opportunities, and college and career access programming. When youth attend RAW, they are seen and heard through a refined blend of art and therapy. Staff trained in trauma-informed care offer grounding for youth who have experienced serious adverse childhood experiences. RAW staff have helped lead the creative youth development movement since its inception, establishing RAW as an organization recognized and respected for its program impact at a national level. Raw Art Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse staff that is reflective of the community it serves. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Development Director 
Position Summary The Development Director nurtures and grows a robust philanthropy program that looks beyond RAW's current status to envision and sustain an organization striving for ever greater community impact, while adhering to long-term capitalization and short-term operational goals. Directing all aspects of fundraising and adept at in-person solicitation (corporate, institutional, and individual), the Development Director is responsible for over $3 million in revenue with plans to grow revenue significantly. This individual develops and implements strategies and plans to deepen relationships in all segments of the philanthropic community while maintaining a strong knowledge of the local and national philanthropic landscape. The successful Development Director takes a leadership role both within the organization and externally, interacting frequently with current and prospective supporters to establish beneficial relationships. Reporting to and partnering with the Executive Director, the Development Director is a member of RAW's Leadership Team, offering input and advice on organizational issues and advancing organizational goals. The Development Director manages the Development Team, which currently includes the Development Manager and two Grants Managers. The Development Director also works collaboratively with the program staff and Board of Directors. Demonstrating a high degree of versatility and resiliency, the Development Director focuses intensely on achieving fundraising goals and prioritizes relationship building while executing the hands-on work required to continue building the fundraising capacity of the team.
Roles and Responsibilities Fundraising Leadership and External Affairs ● Develop and guide the implementation of RAW's overall fundraising strategy that responds to recent development assessment, and that will support growth anticipated from the new Strategic Plan in FY26. ● Create an actionable written development plan that balances individual, foundation, government, corporate support, as well as alternative income-generating models. . ● As a member of the senior leadership team, actively participate in organizational strategic planning and management. ● Serve as both a thought leader, and a practitioner who tactically contributes to the team (e.g. writes grant proposals or leads meetings with donors). ● Foster interdepartmental collaboration to enhance institutional and individual fundraising strategies. ● Collaborate with the Leadership Team and program staff in matters of proposal development, budgeting, reporting, and site visits. ● Advocate for RAW's artistic and community impact and facilitate connections with donors and prospects by becoming a highly visible presence as an external spokesperson, serving on event committees, and attending board/donor events and external community and foundation events as needed. ● Stay current and advise on developments in the philanthropic, arts &amp; culture, and economic development sectors and political environments that impact fundraising trends, goals, and strategies. Donor Identification, Research, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship ● Serve as thought leader for RAW's ED, advising and collaborating on philanthropic activities and providing strategic advice and preparation for all aspects of relationships with current and prospective donors. ● Oversee the development and implementation of ongoing stewardship of major donors, using a moves management framework to create specific, individualized action plans and goals. ● Map and leverage the philanthropic and strategic relationships of the Board. ● Build trust and relationships with a portfolio of key institutional and individual donors and high-level prospects, with the end goal of personally soliciting gifts. ● Craft and deliver written and verbal grant or gift requests from major donors and prospects. ● Ensure successful execution of fundraising and donor events and oversee segmented post-event follow-up with donors. Departmental Operations, Administration and Oversight ● Supervise and mentor the development team by setting clear expectations, providing motivation, assisting in their professional development, and maintaining the highest levels of professionalism. ● Develop clear roles, responsibilities, and actionable goals for the development team while maintaining a culture of respect and collaboration. ● Create simple easy to use systems for foundation assessment, building objective criteria to help teams determine which philanthropic opportunities to go for, which to pass on, and which to defer until later. Ensure effective system implementation of "The Life of a Grant." ● Oversee development systems (fundraising calendar, CRM database, donor and prospect records etc.) to ensure clear process ownership, communication and collaboration. ● Serve as liaison with the Finance team to help with budget development and cost tracking. ● Establish and ensure standards of excellence (and RAW brand consistency) across all written and digital materials and external communications produced by the development team. ● Prepare and monitor development revenue and expense budgets, regularly reporting on development goals and progress to the Executive Director and board of directors. ● Serve as an advisor and liaison to board committees as designated by the Executive Director. Prepare timely reports for ED and Board as needed.
Traits and Characteristics The successful Development Director is a skilled fundraiser, proactive leader, and outstanding relationship builder with the ability to pursue RAW's ambitious goals with resilience and determination. This individual enjoys frequent interaction and collaboration with others, demonstrating leadership skills tempered by diplomacy. The Development Director is self-directed with the versatility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, balancing tasks and projects with a sense of urgency. The Development Director possesses outstanding interpersonal and communication skills that inspire collaboration and the ability to articulate compelling verbal and written messages for support to diverse audiences. With a curious spirit and open attitude, this individual actively represents and models a culture of philanthropy and gratitude, explicitly and implicitly. Highly organized and goal-driven, the Development Director brings a passion to positively impact RAW's success, complemented by well-developed skills and an efficient best practices approach.
Additional competencies for the ideal Development Director include: ● Teamwork and Accountability - The ability to build diverse and meaningful relationships, create active participation to accomplish goals, and respond conscientiously to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. ● Donor Focus and Influencing Others - The capacity to demonstrate appreciation for the diverse views and needs of a multitude of constituents and build rapport with community, business, and philanthropic leaders. ● Planning, Organizing, and Prioritization - The dexterity to establish realistic timelines and ascertain top priorities for optimum productivity of development efforts.
Key Qualifications The following are the suggested qualifications for the Development Director role at RAW. RAW is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job - not just candidates who check all the boxes. All are encouraged to apply. ● Minimum of 5-7+ years' experience in a fundraising management position at a comparable mid-to-large-sized non-profit organization (3M+ operating budget). ● Both qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate information for a diverse group of stakeholders. ● Excellent project management skills, with the ability to take a project from assignment to completion, manage multiple simultaneous requests for information, and prioritize accordingly to meet deadlines. ● Demonstrated success and progressive leadership experience in fundraising and development, ideally with exposure to the nonprofit landscape. ● Expertise and interest in supporting the building and streamlining of internal systems and processes for the development department ● Experience growing individual giving programs and donor bases, with an interest and affinity for forging and cultivating new relationships ● Exposure to foundation and grant work, with ability to provide relationship and strategic support to grant staff ● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an ability to weave that commitment into the development department's practices ● Able to think strategically to engage across multiple platforms with various audiences simultaneously. ● Interest in analytics and in converting data into actionable strategy and/or improvements to fundraising programming and delivery. ● Excellent organizational skills and capacity to prioritize and manage time well, with strong attention to detail. ● Ability to work as a self-starter without oversight, and as a team player who productively engages with others within and outside the organization.

All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:hiring@rawartworks.org" target="_blank">hiring@rawartworks.org</a> with "Development Director" in the subject line. 
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