Government Affairs Counsel

We are hiring a Government Affairs Counsel to join senior leadership and serve as the organizations primary voice in Salem Washington and beyond. Youll own legislative strategy drive coalition engagement and make sure low-income families have a seat at every table that shapes their lives. Apply today and join one of Oregons 100 Best Nonprofits!

Location: Redmond

Compensation: $50.00/hour- Exempt ( 0.50 for Bilingual Spanish)

Hours: Regular full-time 40 hours/week

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%) almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year plus 14 paid Holidays annually and separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Initial review begins June 28 2026. Open until filled.

NeighborImpact Overview

At NeighborImpact we change lives by helping Central Oregon families access skills for success family services financial assistance food housing weatherization and energy assistance and more. Our values are Respect Compassion Collaboration Accountability Integrity Excellence Responsiveness and Oriented towards positive change.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

NeighborImpact seeks a Government Affairs Counsel to serve on its senior leadership team and lead the organizations engagement with policymakers at every level of government. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced government relations professional or a former elected or appointed official to bring their relationships expertise and credibility to one of Oregons most consequential community-facing organizations. With an annual operating budget exceeding $47 million and programs spanning food access early childhood education housing energy assistance and economic opportunity NeighborImpact touches the lives of a quarter of Central Oregon residents every year. The Government Affairs Counsel will shape how that work is seen funded and protected in Salem and Washington and will help ensure that the people NeighborImpact serves have a voice at every table that matters. If you have built the relationships done the work and are ready to put both in service of something larger than any single campaign or session we want to hear from you.

Required

• Bachelors degree in public policy public administration political science law communications or a related field required.
• Demonstrated history of progressively responsible experience in government relations legislative affairs public policy advocacy or a closely related field required.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently including during legislative sessions required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 required
• Familiarity with data management platforms and reporting tools required.
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid drivers license
2. Proof of current auto insurance
3. Access to reliable personal transportation
4. Satisfactory criminal background check
5. Satisfactory motor vehicle records check

Preferred

• Masters degree in public policy public administration political science law communications or a related field preferred
• Multiple demonstrated existing relationships with Oregons legislative or congressional delegation and local elected officials preferred.
• Prior service in government as an elected official or appointed senior official is preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.