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Government Affairs Manager

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum three years’ professional experience in government relations and project management, ideally related to urban issues such as environmental justice, sustainability and/or public health.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree in public policy, environmental science, or similar field is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to distill complex messages into clear and cogent communications for multiple audiences.
• Commitment to creative problem solving and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet frequent deadlines.
• Confidence managing a diverse portfolio of projects that expand the strategic reach of the organization.
• A deep understanding of NYC Government, both Executive and Legislative branches; First-hand experience with the City’s legislative and budget processes and existing relationships in government is a plus.
• Working proficiency of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Strengthen organizational relationships with elected officials at the City, State, and Federal levels to secure funding and exposure for NYRP.
• Identify city, state and federal funding opportunities, and work closely with other development staff to submit highly competitive proposals.
• Manage contract registration and reporting for all government grants.
• Extend invitations to local elected officials for NYRP public and private events, and regularly keep elected officials apprised of programs and projects in their districts.
• Serve as the main point of contact with NYRP’s lobbyist, working with them to develop weekly meeting agendas, funding strategies, outreach plans, and schedule meetings.
• Initiate opportunities for the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and senior staff to interact with elected officials, and create compelling presentation materials for meetings.
• Maintain a rigorous schedule of contacts with government representatives.
• Author external communications materials to drive awareness of NYRP’s work and forge new partnerships.
• Manage all organizational monthly and annual lobbying filings with government.
• Manage project budgets, develop contracts, license agreements, and MOUs with government entities.
• Organize community meetings and maintain a system for updating stakeholders on progress.
• Work collaboratively across NYRP and especially with Advancement and Community Engagement.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume by email to HR@nyrp.org.

Job posted: 2020-12-24