Sr. Coordinator, Congressional Policy & Advocacy

Empowered by Our Grassroots Network

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states, and federally in Washington, D.C. The Center for Public Policy works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the policy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.

Sr. Coordinator, Congressional Policy & Advocacy

The Sr. Coordinator, Congressional Policy & Advocacy will support and promote Komen’s public policy and advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy within the U.S. Congress. This individual will:

• Assist in building relationships with federal legislators and their staff.
• Monitor the federal budget climate for impacts on breast health programs and research and provide reports.
• Coordinate and provide robust administrative and project management support for congressional advocacy efforts held in our Nation’s capital.

What You Will Bring to the Table

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

We Know You Will Have and Be Able To

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Affairs, or a related field, with 1-3 years of experience in a similar nonprofit working in federal policy.
• Experience working with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and/or Senate.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Strong written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills 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.

More About the Position

Directions on how to apply are available here.