Senior Specialist, Government Relations

CRS Catholic Relief Services

Washington DC, United States
Base: $82,501 - $100,857 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Usg advocacy and outreach strategy
Congressional and executive branch engagement
Policy briefs and fact sheets
The Specialist will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing an advocacy strategy to advance agency priority advocacy activities related to U.S. foreign policy, global hunger, global health, emergency response, and international assistance

Job Summary

  • The Specialist will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing an advocacy strategy to advance agency priority advocacy activities related to U.S. foreign policy, global hunger, global health, emergency response, and international assistance.
  • This role involves representing CRS at events and in meetings with congressional offices, relevant administration departments, and DC-based multilateral institutions, while also coordinating with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other partners.
  • CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan for U.S. based staff.

Matching Summary

The Specialist will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing an advocacy strategy to advance agency priority advocacy activities related to U.S. foreign policy, global hunger, global health, emergency response, and international assistance.

Salary

Base: $82501 - $100857 Annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • USG advocacy and outreach strategy
  • Congressional and Executive Branch engagement
  • policy briefs and fact sheets
  • advocacy presentations and trainings
  • Catholic Social Teaching knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • work with diverse staff
  • flexible and perseverant
  • holistic thinking and attention to detail
  • second language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Minimum of eight years' work experience
  • Demonstrated issue advocacy strategy development
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Catholic Church structures
  • Experience with web-based collaboration tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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