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Cenikor Foundation · 3 weeks ago

Legislative Affairs Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Cenikor Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on advancing its mission through effective legislative affairs and government relations. The Legislative Affairs Manager will support these functions by developing strategies to strengthen relationships with elected officials and advocating for Cenikor's priorities at various levels of government.

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Hiring Manager

Aimee E. Jaunal

Responsibilities

In collaboration with Senior Director of Advancement and other Cenikor executives, develops and manage

Cenikor strategy for strengthening relationships with elected officials and government agencies and increasing their understanding of and support for Cenikor

Works with the Cenikor leadership to identify priority legislative and government relations issues potentially impacting Cenikor, and crafts Cenikor position and response there to

Communicates and advocates Cenikor priorities to local, regional, state, and national elected officials and staff

Organizes and collaborates with community supporters and partners to lobby around specific legislation, including political action committees, with approval from Cenikor Executive Staff

Monitors legislation and policy activities, updates, and advises Cenikor leadership about relevant policy proposals and actions, and works with Cenikor executives to analyze potential impacts on the Cenikor

Communicates with the Cenikor community to inform them of relevant government issues

Coordinates government relations strategy with other relevant stakeholders, including Cenikor executives and Foundation Board members, state and national associations, student organizations, employee unions, and government relations staff from other agencies. Engages constituents inside and outside the Cenikor in support of the Cenikor's government relations agenda

Develops a wide range of materials in support of the Cenikor's government relations agenda, such as talking points, legislative summaries, factsheets, testimony, reports, and letters. Works with Cenikor Marketing and Advancement teams to develop relevant public relations materials and MarCom materials

Plans and implements events and other activities to support the Cenikor's government relations goals, such as town halls, news conferences, and meetings. Collaborates with external Cenikor lobbyists to execute lobbying events in accordance with campaign plans as necessary to further advance Cenikor legislative goals

Work with Grants Specialist in identifying potential opportunities and relationships that could impact government grant funding for the Foundation

Provides technical assistance to Cenikor executives and staff on government relations issues

Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist

Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadline and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review

Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members

Perform all additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in this job description

Qualification

Legislative advocacyGovernment relationsProject managementMicrosoft OfficeWriting skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative and executive processes

Project management and planning principles and practices

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Writing compelling articles, persuasive proposals, legislative summaries, and speeches/executive talking points

Strong attention to detail, editing skills and ability to summarize details for executive and board reports

Developing and maintaining relationships with public officials, consultant firms, and their respective staffs

Communicating clearly and effectively with all levels of management, boards of directors, and staff as well as external individuals and groups

Analyzing and interpreting legislation and policy documents

Legislative advocacy, negotiation, and persuasion

Communicating complex concepts through oral and written mediums, including proven skill in preparing a variety of written communications such as reports, testimony, and factsheets

Planning and organization of multiple simultaneous projects to ensure all projects progress on a timely and cost-efficient manner

Working independently, as well as with teams, including the proven ability to collaborate and build consensus with people from diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture

Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, communications, or related field required

Minimum 2 years of government relations/legislative affairs or public affairs required