External Affairs & Programs Associate

New York University • Washington, DC

1d • $70,000 - $81,180

About The Position

The External Affairs & Programs Associate plays a key role in advancing the University’s federal and state policy priorities and external engagement. Based in Washington, D.C., the Associate partners with the Director of Federal Affairs, the Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs, and the Director of External Affairs to advance the University’s policy agenda, advocacy efforts, and relationships with government entities. Leads the coordination and implementation of communications and outreach initiatives—including policy updates, newsletters, press releases, and event materials—and contributes to the conceptualization of strategies that strengthen the University’s visibility and impact among policymakers, higher education associations, and external partners. Responsible for analyzing and translating complex policy information for diverse audiences, coordinating high-level events and lobbying visits, managing outreach campaigns, and contributing to the NYU Brademas Center’s policy programming. Ensures effective operations through sound administrative and compliance practices and collaboration across university departments and external stakeholders. Travel to New York City and Albany may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience working in government, public policy, or government relations preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Social Media Post Scheduling
• Stakeholder outreach
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Event Management
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Advance the University’s federal and state policy priorities and external engagement.
• Partner with the Director of Federal Affairs, the Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs, and the Director of External Affairs to advance the University’s policy agenda, advocacy efforts, and relationships with government entities.
• Lead the coordination and implementation of communications and outreach initiatives—including policy updates, newsletters, press releases, and event materials
• Contribute to the conceptualization of strategies that strengthen the University’s visibility and impact among policymakers, higher education associations, and external partners.
• Analyze and translate complex policy information for diverse audiences
• Coordinate high-level events and lobbying visits
• Manage outreach campaigns
• Contribute to the NYU Brademas Center’s policy programming.
• Ensure effective operations through sound administrative and compliance practices and collaboration across university departments and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level