Share Email Opening Title Government Affairs Officer  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description Title: Government Affairs Officer Employment Status: Contractor (1099) Location: Washington, D.C. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy that includes policy research and analysis, a developed advocacy agenda for community members, coordination with coalition partners, and outreach to federal government and congressional offices. Represent NNAAC with policy makers, elected officials, partners, and advocacy coalitions. Develop relationships and interface with elected officials; DHS, DOJ, FBI and other government officials; partner organizations; advocacy coalitions; and other stakeholders as identified. Draft talking points, issue briefs and policy memos, and oversee the creation of presentations and the organization of forums and briefings. Assist with grant proposals and reports relevant to advocacy work Provide limited technical assistance to NNAAC member organizations re: advocacy work and campaigns Plan, coordinate and organize a 3-day national Arab American Advocacy week Provide regular reporting/updates on policy activity in Washington to NNAAC members, including tracking and reporting on legislation, floor statements, dear colleagues and congressional happenings relevant to identified priority issue areas. Utilize expertise in government affairs, advocacy, education, and public relations to help NNAAC meet their strategic objectives. Participate in the planning and coordination of special events conducted in the assigned area. Learn and maintain knowledge of the political landscape. Coordinate with ACCESS lobbyist where appropriate. Provide staffing support to executives for lobby visits to high-level elected officials; Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.   Position Requirements Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree Required Disciplines: Public Policy, Government Affairs, or a related field ~or~ At least 5 years government affairs experience. Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Must be able to provide a writing sample (published opeds, policy memos, and/or reports)   The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a project of ACCESS, is a national consortium of 23 independent Arab American community-based organizations in 11 states. It’s mission is to build the capacity of Arab American nonprofit organizations that focus on the needs and issues impacting their local community, while working to collectively address those issues nationally. To support its mission, NNAAC has three main programs: 1) Capacity Building, 2) Advocacy and Civic Engagement, and 3) Youth and Community Service.   Full-Time/Part-Time Independent Contractor   Number of Openings 1   Location Washington, D.C.   About the Organization ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives. ACCESS has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Started by a group of volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn's impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States. Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American human services nonprofit in the United States. With eight locations and more than 100 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of services to a diverse population. ACCESS continues to honor its Arab American heritage while serving as a nonprofit model of excellence - an organization dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need, an advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship, and the values of community service, health, education and philanthropy.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AccessCommunity.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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