Position Summary
AFC is seeking a Government Relations Director or Associate Director to join our 9-member Federal Policy & Government Relations team. AFC's Federal team is responsible for developing and driving bipartisan flood policy on Capitol Hill, supporting effective policy implementation at federal agencies, and elevating AFC’s brand and relationship network across the federal government. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who understands the federal legislative process, brings robust working relationships within Congress and/or the Trump Administration, has outstanding interpersonal and strategy-setting skills, and is motivated to deliver complex, bipartisan public policy solutions to guide smarter federal investment, empower state leadership, enhance national security, and build resilience and readiness to disasters across the country.
Responsibilities
- Represent and articulate AFC’s mission on Capitol Hill by leading independent outreach to AFC’s 50+ bipartisan Federal Champions and establishing relationships with key members, staff, and committees.
- Expand AFC’s engagement with the current administration and federal agencies on disaster, infrastructure, and flood resilience program implementation.
- Forge close relationships with a broad swath of bipartisan partners and stakeholders, both on and off Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch, to broaden AFC’s reach and impact.
- Identify and seize opportunities to advance AFC’s federal priorities by tracking Congressional and federal agency developments.
- Create compelling policy framing through fact sheets, talking points, letters, testimony, and social media posts to persuade and inform diverse audiences.
- Bring an organization-wide strategic lens and collaborative working style to develop, advance, and embed the Federal team’s goals within cross-organizational projects, events, and strategy.
Qualifications
- Relevant supervisory-level work experience, including 5+ years in the House or Senate, a relevant federal agency role, a government relations firm, or a nonprofit, trade association, or corporation.
- Demonstrated government relations expertise and deep networks across relevant issue portfolios and related Congressional Committees such as appropriations, agriculture, armed services, conservation, economic development, emergency management, disaster response & recovery, hazard mitigation, housing, insurance, national security, transportation, water resources, and weather forecasting and prediction.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to specific audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building strategic relationships in a bipartisan environment.
- Strong political and strategic instincts with experience navigating diverse coalitions.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Location
Washington, D.C.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary range: $150,000-180,000.
- Generous and flexible paid time off.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
- Relocation assistance to DC for new employees outside of the D.C. metropolitan area.
- Hybrid work schedule: All D.C.-based staff are in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, an annual retreat, and more.
EEO Statement
The American Flood Coalition is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates with unique backgrounds and strive to create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
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