Manager, Government Relations

Independent Sector•Washington, DC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

About Us Driven by the deep recognition of our impact, our organization is growing to meet the need for our work. At IS, we are seeking passionate individuals with a deep understanding of the social sector and a commitment to strengthening nonprofit institutions that, in turn, strengthen our nation. We deeply value and welcome those who bring their whole selves to our work. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our team and our sector. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, drive transformative change, and lead with purpose and passion, we invite you to join us in advancing this critical mission. Summary The Manager, Government Relations executes policy strategy, works closely with coalition partners, and supports initiatives of the broader Public Policy team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus at least four (4) years of experience in public policy and/or advocacy.
Strong working knowledge of federal-level public policy process.
Knowledge of the nonprofit sector, including scope, role, history, needs, legal framework, and critical issues.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, coworkers, and members.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with limited supervision.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information and ideas (both spoken and written) in ways understandable to a wide variety of audiences.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills (addressing individuals and larger groups)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality work and meeting deadlines.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a professional manner.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to learn association management systems (AMS), and legislative tracking and advocacy management software.
Willingness to register as a federal lobbyist, if deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the U.S. Congress highly preferred, federal agency, or state legislature also preferred.
Experience working on appropriations and federal grants issues preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the interests of Independent Sector's members and the nonprofit sector during meetings with congressional staff and coalition partners.
Identify and establish collaborative relationships with key congressional staff, regulatory agency officials, and other policymakers.
Maintain strong working knowledge of Independent Sector policy positions and track key developments.
Represent Independent Sector on regular coalition meetings, coordinating policy and advocacy activities with members and coalition partners.
Draft bill summaries, letters, action alerts, background memos, talking points, web updates, public comments, and written testimony.
In collaboration with the IS Advocacy team, contribute to legislative tracking dashboards and grassroots mobilization efforts.
In collaboration with the IS Advocacy team, provide legislative briefings through regular programming and outreach to Independent Sector members and other stakeholders.
Make recommendations on key initiatives to the Director, Chief Strategy Officer, and other staff.
Collaborate with the Communications and Advocacy teams on execution of policy communications to ensure that members, advocates, congressional staff and federal policymakers have current and accurate information on Independent Sector policy issues and advocacy efforts.
Other duties may be assigned.