Sr. Coordinator, Congressional Policy & Advocacy (Remote) Full Time

Description:

• Assists in the development and implementation of federal policy strategy.
• Researches and tracks current and emerging federal issues, budgets, programs, and legislation that affect Komen, its constituents, and the cancer community.
• Assists in developing messaging and resource materials for priority policy issues (e.g. toolkits, talking points, fact sheets, letters, action alerts).
• Provides robust administrative and project management support for Komen’s Center for Public Policy efforts within the U.S. Congress.
• Assists in coordinating relationships with members of Congress and their staff, to establish open two-way communications that advance Komen’s goals, and maintains relationship database.
• Frequently represents Komen at various meetings throughout the DMV and serves as liaison with assigned external partners, preparing reports to ensure leadership, consultants, and other Komen staff are kept informed.
• Identifies strategic partnership opportunities including Member and/or staff connections to cancer — either personal or family connections or relevant concerns in their districts (e.g., cancer hospitals, uninsured rates, disparities).
• Identifies opportunities to build relationships with the Congressional Black Caucus, Hispanic Caucus, Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, Cancer Caucus/Cancer Coalition, etc.
• Identifies, attends and reports back on relevant committee and commission hearings.
• Coordinate with Public Policy & Advocacy team to schedule, prepare for, and execute Komen’s annual Advocacy Summit, legislative briefings, in-district meetings, and site visits.
• Prepares production schedules to execute legislative strategy by ensuring tasks are assigned, milestones are reached, and deadlines are met.
• Prepares event documents, reports and presentations using advanced PowerPoint and word processing skills.
• Assists with federal lobbying compliance reporting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Affairs and 1-3 years’ experience with a similar nonprofit working in federal policy.
• Experience working with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and/or Senate.
• Knowledge about the legislative process.
• Strong written communication, verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction with policymakers, volunteers and other high-profile persons.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy concepts and communicate these concepts to non-experts.
• Excellent program management abilities including strong planning, execution and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic policy landscape.
• High-level proficiency with MS Office products.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan.
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment.
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• A culture of learning and development.
• And so much more!