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  • ID
    #6101895
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    JDRF International
  • Date
    2020-11-25
  • Deadline
    2021-01-24

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Job Description

BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

Represent the Foundation’s interests before federal government officials and staff. Participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s federal legislative strategies and programs. Assist the Director of Government Relations, Vice President of Government Relations & Grassroots Advocacy, and other Advocacy staff, as necessary, in managing the legislative agenda. Handle and master a defined set of federal public policy and funding issues as they relate to health care and research for type 1 diabetes and its complications.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with congressional staff, federal agency staff, and other patient and health advocacy groups to advance legislative goals.
  • Evaluate and track relevant federal public policy, funding, and legislative issues.
  • Play an integral role in the development and implementation of legislative strategies.
  • Participate in and/or lead meetings. Develop and deliver presentations. Draft legislative materials for events, meetings, alerts, and social media postings. Assist and/or lead legislative content at advocacy events.
  • Provide guidance to and collaborate closely with other Advocacy staff and volunteers on our initiatives, events, projects, tasks, and daily operations.
  • Ensure that the confidentiality and security of all information under his/her supervision is maintained.
  • Understand and support the vision, mission, and priorities of JDRF.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience required or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.
  • Proficient in legislative and federal budget process. Knowledge of diabetes is a plus.
  • Comfortable working with senior and executive level professionals.
  • Substantive experience working with Members of Congress and congressional staff.
  • Understanding of various computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient in developing and delivering presentations, reports, and business correspondence.
  • Ability to handle complicated policy issues and represent the best interests of JDRF.
  • Exceptional management, leadership, and team-building skills. Team player that can interface with all levels of staff and volunteers. Must develop, maintain, and utilize relationships.
  • Effectively and quickly multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines with quality results under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills. Capable of handling diversified assignments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Aptitude for presentation delivery, conveying ideas, and instructing effectively.
  • Superior active listening, observation, analytical, and problem recognition and solving skills.
  • Ability to work and make judgments independently and take initiative. Self-starter that requires little supervision.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Further education preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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