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American Red Cross

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • San Francisco
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, 5 years of experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment. 30% travel may be required.
  • You will build and maintain government relations, draft testimony, monitor legislation, support outreach efforts, ensure compliance with lobbying laws, and create communication materials.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field required.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Management Experience: N/A
  • Skills & Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to identify, resolve, and escalate issues if necessary. Must display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in difficult situations and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information. Good customer service skills, organizational skills, and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks required. Able to work in fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to establish and build a relationship with a diverse array of professional and community groups and to work effectively as part of a team. Knowledge of office systems including MS-Office and Outlook. Ability to work on a team.
  • Travel: May require travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

  • 1. You will represent the organization in building government relations. Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with elected officials and key internal and external partners and organizations to increase awareness of Red Cross services. Attend hearings and official government functions as needed.
  • 2. Develop relationships across the organization and the nonprofit community to advance legislation. Maintain working relationships with other nonprofits, public policy, and advocacy groups to advance the Red Cross brand.
  • 3. Draft and deliver testimony for legislative hearings. Develop briefing papers and research projects to advance government relations. Create position papers, talking points and other documents to advance key legislative and regulatory positions.
  • 4. Participate in outreach activities to government officials, to include speaking engagements, and serve as spokesperson to strengthen awareness and advance the Red Cross services, programs, and brand. Participate on Government Relationship calls and committees and partner to develop legislative plans. Provide reports and updates to leadership to ensure their engagement and awareness of activities. Assist volunteers to advance advocacy identified priorities.
  • 5. Identify, monitor, understand, and partner across the Red Cross when necessary to ensure compliance with lobbying laws and requirements to include timely completion of lobbying disclosure forms. May participate in lobbying activities and/or arrange communications with government representatives.
  • 6. Monitor and track proposed legislations and regulations for possible impact and effect on the organization. Conduct research to identify anticipated issues impacting the programs and services of the organization.
  • 7. May develop and produce key communication vehicles and materials, including press releases, web strategies, op-eds, and talking points. Handle relationships with local print and broadcast media outlets. Support leadership with planning, messaging, and presenting crisis communications and response.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Government Relations Representative position?

The salary range for this position is $99,000.00 - $110,000.00.

What educational background is required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field is required.

How many years of experience are needed for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.

Is management experience required for this role?

No, management experience is not applicable for this position.

What key skills are essential for the Government Relations Representative?

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Will this role require travel?

Yes, travel may be required up to 30%.

What types of relationships will the Government Relations Representative be responsible for developing?

The Representative will develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with elected officials, key internal and external partners, and organizations.

Are there any specific physical requirements for this position?

Yes, the position requires regular sitting, using hands to handle or feel, talking or hearing, and occasionally lifting/moving up to 30 pounds.

What are the benefits offered for this position?

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Health Spending Accounts, PTO starting at 15 days a year, 401K with 5% match, and Employee Assistance among others.

Does the American Red Cross promote diversity in its workforce?

Yes, the American Red Cross is committed to the diversity of its workforce and delivering its programs and services in a culturally competent manner.

American Red Cross

We prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

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Mission & Purpose

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.