Legislative Director for Foreign Policy

FCNL•Washington, DC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative Director for Foreign Policy oversees FCNL’s foreign policy lobbying team to advance peace and justice policy on Capitol Hill while leading a long-term effort to replace the current U.S. foreign policy paradigm of military domination and national superiority with a more ethical and effective one based on cooperation and mutual respect. As the co-leader of FCNL’s legislative division, alongside the Legislative Director for Domestic Policy, the Director is part of the Policy and Advocacy leadership team as well as the organization’s Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in developing and implementing U.S. foreign policy, with strong knowledge of conflict and peacebuilding, nuclear weapons, Pentagon spending, and/or Middle East affairs
7+ years working on Capitol Hill or federal lobbying experience with numerous high-level and bipartisan contacts on Capitol Hill
At least 4 years of experience managing professional staff and leading a team
Excellent writing and editing skills, with an emphasis on persuasive writing
Demonstrated ability to be nimble, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced policy environment
Understanding of working with coalitions and experience building relationships with a broad range of partners
Experience developing and managing budgets
Excels at collaborating cross-departmentally and working with grassroots advocates around the country
Demonstrated commitment to Quaker values, general agreement with FCNL's policy positions, and comfortable working in an environment where faith is openly expressed
Ability to model anti-racism, anti-bias, justice, equity, diversity, and integrity practices

Nice To Haves

Experience working with foundations and funders, writing grant reports, and supporting organizational fundraising and development goals
Familiarity working with the media, on and off-camera
Experience working with grassroots advocates around the country
Experience advocating from a faith perspective
Familiarity working with Quakers and the Religious Society of Friends

Responsibilities

Leads, guides, and supervises the foreign policy lobbying team
Develop and approve FCNL policy positions and statements.
Sets and implements the overall strategic vision for the foreign policy team.
Effectively manages the foreign policy team, ensuring a diverse, talented, collaborative and impactful team.
Guides and helps the foreign policy lobbying team members to strategize around specific policy goals and develop change strategies.
Provides strategic, political, and policy advice to the organization
Advises FCNL’s management team on matters affecting the overall policy direction, network engagement, and political positioning of the organization.
Collaborates closely with FCNL’s field, communications, and Quaker outreach staff.
Develops, communicates, and carries out a strategy for bringing about fundamental change in the U.S. approach to the world.
Represents FCNL effectively to external audiences
Conducts direct, high-level lobbying on Capitol Hill and with the administration.
Serves as a spokesperson to the media.
Writes updates and commentary for FCNL’s website as well as articles and opinion pieces for external publication.
Participates in policy conferences and meetings with think tanks and advocacy organizations.
Conducts outreach to FCNL supporters, grassroots activists and Quaker meetings around the country.
Builds and maintains relationships with foundations and individual donors and explores opportunities for new funding sources.
Ensures that FCNL’s foreign policy positions reflect and promote Quaker views, values and priorities.
Supporting FCNL’s major lobbying conferences and events as well as other organization-wide tasks.
Working with foundations and funders to support FCNL’s development and fundraising goals.
Leads the Foreign Policy Team, which consists of the 3 full-time lobbyists and 2-3 program assistants (entry-level, 11-month staff).
Supervises the three foreign policy Lead Lobbyists for Middle East Policy, Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending, and Peacebuilding Policy.
Ensures program assistants get the support, feedback, and guidance they need.