POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Government Affairs Manager will be a key part of the Legislative and Regulatory Department. In this role, the Government Affairs Manager will serve as the organization’s lobbyist and build and maintain relationships with policymakers, agencies, and officials at all levels of government to increase their understanding of, and support for, NCRC’s mission and strategic goals. The Government Affairs Manager serves as a primary liaison with officials and their staff to advance and strengthen NCRC’s position and capacity as a leading nonprofit organization. The Government Affairs Manager will report to the Director of Legislative and Policy Advocacy.
JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for many tasks including:
1) Representing NCRC before Members of Congress, legislative aides, as well as other elected and appointed officials;
2) Conveying NCRC’s policy positions to elected officials and other stakeholders in a manner that is persuasive and effective;
3) Arranging and attending meetings with Members of Congress, legislative aides, as well as other elected and appointed officials;
4) Drafting, preparation, and transmittal of testimony & comment to lawmakers & regulators;
5) Drafting, preparation, and transmittal of correspondence to lawmakers and regulators;
6) Creating and effectively delivering factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points;
7) Assisting in the development, creation, and distribution of NCRC’s policy materials;
8) Tracking legislation and becoming knowledgeable on a variety of legislative priorities;
9) Participating in team strategy opportunities to develop and support overall goals;
10) Providing staff support to agency professional staff and Board Committees as directed;
11) Fulfilling other organizational needs as necessary
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Law degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in government affairs; previous Capitol Hill, Government, and/or Agency experience preferred.
- Must have strong knowledge of and an in-depth understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process and congressional committee structure; existing relationships with key committees including, the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee preferred.
- Familiarity with the banking, housing, and financial services issues preferred.
- Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills – including superior skills in advocacy and using spoken and written rhetoric to persuade and inform.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Motivated, reliable self-starter with an ability to work as a member of a team.
- Excellent problem solving skills with ability to creatively develop solutions as necessary.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter of interest, resume and salary history to: hrdept@ncrc.org All items must be received as requested.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
