Government Affairs Manager

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $70.2k - $84.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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National Recreation and Park Association

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51 - 200 employees

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.

📋 Description

• Work with the Director and NRPA’s contract lobbying firm to implement NRPA’s legislative agenda • Focus on congressional outreach that advances NRPA’s legislative agenda and promotes NRPA’s profile among Members of Congress and their staff • Conduct outreach to Congress and their staff in a bipartisan fashion on organizational policy goals • Support the implementation of the biennial NRPA legislative agenda through team dialogue and strategy development • Collaborate with department and contract lobby firm on targeted outreach plans • Draft and disseminate NRPA’s written communication to Capitol Hill • Respond to NRPA member requests for legislative updates • Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with organizations that further NRPA’s policy agenda outcomes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, a related field • 2-4 years’ experience working in Congress or in legislative affairs role in a relevant nonprofit or association • Extensive knowledge of and comfort with the legislative process • Demonstrated ability to develop and carry out legislative activities • Familiarity with programs, systems and policies that impact park and recreation, environment, access, equity, diversity and inclusion • Strong relationship building skills • Superior writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate for the general population and for policymakers • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), web-based communications, social media, and some basic design software knowledge.

🏖️ Benefits

• Work/life balance • Collaborative working environment • Commitment to values of trust, continuous learning, diversity and inclusion