Federation of State Humanities Councils · 15 hours ago
Government & External Relations Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expThe Federation of State Humanities Councils is a national membership organization advocating for state and jurisdictional humanities councils. The Government & External Relations Manager will act as the primary liaison for advocacy matters, supporting councils in engaging with legislators and executing advocacy strategies to promote the value of humanities councils.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a resource for member humanities councils, providing them with timely updates on congressional actions and federal policy and assisting with their federal advocacy initiatives
With Legislative Counsel and President, draft content for internal and external communications, including newsletters and action alerts
Coordinate meetings of the Legislative Committee, informal check-ins, as well as Federation meetings on the Hill
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies, particularly the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
In coordination with President, Legislative Counsel and member-led Legislative Committee, prepare policy briefs, talking points, fact sheets, and other materials to support the Federation's advocacy efforts
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with congressional staff, key agency personnel, and coalition partners
Represent the Federation at meetings and events to advocate for our policy priorities
Work with President, Director of Engagement & Impact, and Communications Manager to strengthen and leverage external partnerships and build new ones
Manage and maintain legislative tracking software and analyze and report using tracking software data
Assist with the planning and execution of government relations events, including the annual 'Humanities on the Hill.'
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in government relations, legislative affairs, or a similar role, ideally within a nonprofit or on Capitol Hill
Strong understanding of the federal legislative process and a keen interest in the humanities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and concise messaging
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with roles often shifting rapidly or taking place concurrently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legislative tracking tools is a plus
High standards for and ease with customer service and daily interaction with a wide variety of constituencies
The ability to collaborate across the organization on projects and manage multiple deadlines
Creative problem-solving skills and professional and polished interpersonal skills
A demonstrated ability to cultivate positive and productive relationships and partnerships with a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations and a commitment to access is central to our work
Benefits
24 days of PTO annually (in addition to 16 paid holidays)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
Company
Federation of State Humanities Councils
Federation of State Humanities Councils is a nonprofit organization that supports state and territorial councils.
2-10 employees
Funding
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