Director of Government Affairs, Communications
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Job Location:
Washington - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 115000 - 140000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Government Affairs
Communications
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace a unique global network of policy research centers seeks a full-time Director of Government Affairs to join its Communications team. This position will report to the Vice President for Communications.
The Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for creating an outreach plan to advise Carnegie scholars on bipartisan engagement with legislative and executive branch officials. Responsibilities will include developing and leading a bipartisan engagement strategy to share Carnegies research and scholars expertise; working internally to understand existing scholarship and identifying opportunities for enhanced engagement; building and maintaining relationships with government officials including members of congress and staff; identifying opportunities for and advising scholars on congressional testimony and best practices for outreach; creating new approaches to disseminating Carnegie research to government audiences; managing proactive events briefings and travel with government officials; advising Carnegies leadership on legislative and executive branch outreach strategies; and understanding and helping implement the organizations compliance with all relevant lobbying laws and regulations.
The candidate must have a bachelors degree in a related field; a masters degree is preferred. The position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in government affairs public policy or a related field preferably related to foreign affairs. The selected candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful legislative and government outreach strategies; strong understanding of the legislative process including deep experience on or with Capitol Hill; excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a developed network of relevant contacts; and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the political spectrum.
The approximate salary range for this position is $115000 to $140000 depending on experience. Located in Dupont Circle in Washington DC we offer an outstanding benefits package. This is not a virtual position. Carnegie employees are required to work in the office Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and generally can work from home Mondays and Fridays. Please submit a cover letter with your application.
Equal employment opportunity.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of scholar-practitioners to help countries and institutions take on the most difficult global problems and advance peace.
