Associate, Government and External Affairs

About BRIC:

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts media and civic action. For over forty years BRIC has shaped Brooklyns cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists creators students and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyns creative future.

About the Government Affairs Associate Role:

BRIC seeks a full-time Government Affairs Associate to serve as a key member of the Development team. Reporting to the Vice President of Government & External Affairs this role supports BRICs government fundraising efforts by assisting with government grant applications grant reporting budget management Salesforce CRM data management data analysis and reporting and post-award government contract administration and compliance.

What Youll Do in the Role:

The Government and External Affairs Associate will be responsible for the following in addition to any other project as assigned by their supervisor the Vice President of Government & External Affairs:

• Support the administration of BRICs government grants and contracts from application through award contract execution reimbursement compliance and final reporting across federal state and local agencies.
• Review government contracts and summarize funding requirements; coordinate with Finance Communications Operations and Program staff to ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and manage the activation of contractual obligations.
• Track government grants contracts awards payments deliverables and reporting deadlines while maintaining accurate reports records calendars and compliance documentation.
• Maintain organizational profiles and compliance filings in government funding systems and databases including PASSPort Grants Gateway SFS and other required platforms.
• Monitor city state and federal funding opportunities legislative activity budget hearings public policy developments and agency announcements relevant to BRIC and alert regarding any and all new funding opportunities.
• Draft briefing materials testimony talking points reports presentationsand other written materials for internal and external audiences as it relates to BRICs Government and External Affairs activities brand and communities.
• Coordinate and manage meetings communications and relationship management with elected officials government agencies community boards and external partners.
• Support and coordinate government relations advocacy campaigns legislative visits civic engagement initiatives public events and elected official participation in BRIC programs
• Collaborate with and across BRIC Arts Media especially Programming Communications Development Finance and Operations to collect data develop impact reports track organizational metrics and support cross-departmental initiatives as well as inform BRIC community as to updates and happenings.
• Represent BRIC and the best of BRICs impact work at meetings hearings conferences and community events as assigned.
• Maintain update and grow the government affairs databases contact lists correspondence award tracking acknowledgments and event invitation lists.
• Provide necessary and vital administrative and project management support to the Vice President of Government & External Affairs including coordinating civic and government media projects and programming and performing other related duties as assigned.
• Engage with and support the Chief Revenue Officer and BRICs Executive Team as needed and as directed

Youll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

• Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for BRICs support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
• Experience & Qualifications:
  • Commitment to BRICs mission and values including equity access and artistic innovation.
  • Bachelors degree.
  • 2-3 years of experience in government affairs public policy advocacy or related nonprofit or civic sector work.
  • Strong understanding of NYC and NYS government and legislative processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and effectively communicate and articulate KPIs
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
  • Event production and/or media-savvy experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce preferred and relevant CRM experience a must

• Communication: An emotionally intelligent values and results-driven team player who can collaborate across departments and at all levels of the organization. An excellent communicator who prioritizes community partnerships audience engagement and guest services.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within this role.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $50K - $60K
• Status and location: This is a full-time non-exempt role based in our Brooklyn office.
• Benefits: BRIC has a comprehensive benefits package including: paid time off 403B retirement plan pre-tax transit cards medical flexible spending plans and more. BRIC currently pays 100% of the premium for employee medical dental and vision coverage starting on the first of the month after 2 months of employment.
• Mission & Values: BRIC is committed to building Brooklyns creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists performers and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

How to Apply:

All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found here on our website. Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age religion creed disability military and veteran status genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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