Government Relations Director

Project 2029 Volunteer Leadership Position

This role advocates for political causes with elected officials in the U.S. Candidates must be U.S. citizens residing domestically.

Reports to: Chief Public Affairs Officer

Purpose: Lead Project 2029's engagement with elected officials, government agencies, and policy stakeholders to advance our progressive policy agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with progressive elected officials at federal, state, and local levels
• Coordinate policy briefings and meetings between Project 2029 experts and government officials
• Track relevant legislation and regulatory developments across issue areas
• Organize Hill briefings and policy presentations for congressional staff
• Build coalitions with allied organizations for joint advocacy efforts
• Represent Project 2029 at policy conferences and stakeholder meetings
• Coordinate with displaced government experts in our network for strategic insights
• Develop advocacy strategies for policy brief implementation
• Manage relationships with partner organizations like Environmental Protection Network

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in government relations, lobbying, or legislative affairs
• Existing relationships with progressive elected officials and staff preferred
• Deep understanding of federal policy process and regulatory framework
• Experience working with coalition partners and advocacy organizations
• Background in one or more of Project 2029's policy areas preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders

All positions are volunteer roles. Time commitment approximately 15-20 hours per week. Project 2029 is committed to building diverse leadership that reflects the working-class communities we serve.