Description
M+R Strategic Services, www.mrss.com, an advocacy firm specializing in progressive nonprofit clients, seeks a Director of Government Affairs. At M+R, we're dedicated to helping nonprofits and corporations whose concerns place them on the side of the
broad public interest.
Position Summary
The Director of Government Affairs leads our Government Affairs team in designing and implementing successful campaigns created to move public policy on behalf of our
clients. You'll work on some of the most important issues of the day, with leading nonprofit organizations such as the Save Darfur Coalition, AARP, SEIU, Easter Seals, Oxfam America and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
* Legislative and political analysis. Conduct analysis of specific legislation, executive orders, state and federal budgets and other policies as needed.
* Develop government relations strategies. Work with M+R clients at federal and
state levels to develop their overarching government relations strategies.
* Build and maintain relationships. Create and maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, staff and other relevant decision makers.
* Monitor policy. Monitor, analyze and report on the federal budget and
appropriations activities, as well as other legislative and political developments.
* Develop policy papers or testimony. As needed, draft congressional testimony or other supporting documents on behalf of our clients.
* Staff and contractor supervision. Oversee the operations of the Government Affairs Division, including senior project team members, junior staff and contractors.
* Build coalitions. Work closely with our clients to identify potential coalition partners, conduct or supervise outreach to potential coalition members and secure their
support.
* Manage interdisciplinary campaigns. Develop and manage issue-specific campaigns designed to move public policy using a mix of strategies ranging from lobbying to grassroots to online advocacy, working in close coordination with other M+R divisions.
* Account oversight. Serve as a strategic director for 3-5 individual clients, providing strategic direction to the client and overseeing M+R's account team on each client.
* New client acquisition. Contribute to firm marketing and business development, including identifying and securing new clients.
Gov Affairs Director
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Qualifications
· Strong track record of direct legislative experience at both the state and federal levels.
· First-hand knowledge and a strong understanding of the intersections among issue campaigns, policy development, lobbying and campaigns, as well as previous experience building and working with coalitions.
· Exceptional skills in writing, researching and editing are vital, as is a strong commitment to and demonstrated interest in political and social change.
· An interest and understanding of health, education, environment, human rights, and/or other important public interest causes is important.
· Excellent project and people management skills.
· Experience in marketing and business development.
Salary + Benefits
* Salary based upon experience
* Professional development opportunities
* 3 weeks paid vacation
* Medical, dental and vision benefits
* 401K plan
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume via email to settleson@verizon.net.
Subject line: Director of Government Affairs. No calls, please. Please see www.mrss.com for more background on our firm.