ONG (Setor Social)

Manager for External Affairs

Híbrido, O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Washington, DC


  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:Tempo Integral
    Data de Início:4 de novembro de 2024
    Educação:Ensino Superior Requerido
    Nível de Experiência:Intermediário
    Salário:USD $95.000 - $130.000 / ano

    Descrição

    Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

    Position Overview

    The Manager for External Affairs will work in collaboration with a team of Directors and the Vice President for External Affairs to develop and pursue AV’s external affairs strategy, which is designed to deepen relationships with federal and state policymakers, the administration, and other key stakeholders. This role will focus on elevating Arnold Ventures’ profile and impact in the policymaking sphere, working in a bipartisan fashion to deepen relationships with policymakers and equip them with evidence-based solutions across our issue areas. This team is a growing and important part of Arnold Venture’s Advocacy, Communications, and External Affairs effort. This role is based in AV’s Washington, D.C. office and reports to the Vice President for External Affairs. 

    Core Responsibilities

    • Coordinate and assist in the development and pursuit of an external affairs strategy for Arnold Ventures with the goal of building the organization’s presence and influence to promote evidence-based solutions
    • Support the development of relationships with policymakers and their staff, administration officials, and other stakeholders to advance Arnold Ventures’ policy priorities
    • Manage and inform meeting plans and event engagements for Arnold Ventures’ leaders
    • Develop briefing materials for Arnold Ventures Board members and leaders
    • Attend events on behalf of Arnold Ventures
    • Clearly communicate Arnold Ventures’ policy priorities and advocacy goals
    • Manage external sponsorships and develop engagement strategies to maximize value of sponsorships
    • Monitor legislative activity, including legislative calendar, hearings schedules, Member press, and events, coordinate communication and appropriate follow-ups across Arnold Ventures
    • Collaborate across Arnold Ventures to develop materials, ensure consistent messaging, and elevate strategic opportunities
    • Significant travel and off-hours work

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • 4-6 years of relevant experience in positions involving external affairs, government relations, legislative affairs, advocacy, federal campaigns, or political fundraising
    • Proven ability to support development and execution external affairs strategies, including participation in successful strategies to build and manage key relationships with policymakers and their staff, stakeholders, and coalitions
    • Relationships in the U.S. Congress, administration, campaign networks, fundraising firms, or related stakeholders; solid understanding of the federal legislative process
    • Strong relationship building skills
    • Knowledge of campaign tactics and effective government relations strategies to strengthen key relationships and broaden support for initiatives
    • Strong relationship building skills
    • Demonstrated bipartisan approach to external affairs with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse groups and voices
    • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex policy ideas and key takeaways to diverse audiences

    The salary range for this position will be $95,000-$130,000.

    Benefits Overview

    Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a 9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

    Our Culture and Core Values

    Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team’s ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list, below you’ll find examples of Arnold Ventures’ work culture.

    • We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
    • We are intellectually curious, open-minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback
    • We are action-oriented with strong self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
    • We are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals

    Arnold Ventures’ values reflect who we are as an organization, help us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor us to our mission, and guide our decision-making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference.

    • Respect for Ourselves & Others
    • Audacious Action
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Depth of Thought
    • Clear Communication

    Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.

    Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

    Position Overview

    The Manager for External Affairs will work in collaboration with a team of Directors and the Vice President for External Affairs to develop and pursue AV’s external affairs strategy, which is designed to deepen relationships with federal and state policymakers, the administration, and other key stakeholders. This role will focus on elevating Arnold Ventures’ profile and impact in the policymaking sphere, working in a bipartisan fashion to deepen relationships with policymakers and equip them with evidence-based…

    Benefícios

    Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a 9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

    Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a 9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

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