Director of Public Affairs

Core Functions: Develops, coordinates, directs, and administers all public affairs programs; monitors and evaluates relevant legislative and regulatory issues and analyzes effects on the organization; oversees all strategic grassroots and community outreach activities; develops and maintains solid relationships with appropriate congressional, federal regulatory and coalition staffs. Establish regular contact with politicians, political advisers, civil servants, non-departmental public bodies or regulators to keep them informed about the organization’s work and policy concerns. Organize or attend regular meetings with these stakeholders, representing the organization and forging contacts with key decision-makers - Report back to colleagues on the content of such meetings and arrange follow-up submissions - Monitor proceedings of the Gov’t institutions and provide analysis of these for senior staff members - Provide internal forecasts of the likely effect of public policy changes on our organization - Write or edit submissions to government, EU or regulator consultations - Provide written or oral briefings for senior staff members and advise them on contact with decision-makers - Draft press releases and build relationships with media contacts - Keep abreast of important media stories on a daily basis - If necessary line manage a team of public relations officers - Proof-read and, if necessary, rewrite media statements.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public policy/relations or the equivalent and two to four years of experience working in a legislative capacity

Additional responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director and/or the Board of Directors

This is a remote/virtual position however, the preferred candidate will live/work in the Chicagoland area.