Deputy Director

Company: Mazon
Location: Washington
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

• Contributing to the development and advancement of company advocacy and policy work, including collaborating with key company-- staff to identify, implement, evaluate, and update the organization's advocacy priorities, policy positions, and advocacy strategies as articulated by the Board of Directors.
• Serving as an effective and visible spokesperson for company-- , increasing awareness of company-- advocacy and policy goals, and broadening company-- reputation and visibility among elected and appointed officials, partner organizations, the media, and others.
• Monitoring and responding to federal and state anti-hunger legislation, communicating about company-- support or input to sponsoring legislative offices, and providing technical assistance on Capitol Hill and with the Administration.
• Assist with monitoring proposed regulatory actions, analyzing potential impacts, and drafting formal comments on behalf of company-- .
• Producing advocacy-related materials such as action alerts, memos, fact sheets, and background information as well as presentations for meetings and briefings to engage key stakeholders in company-- advocacy work.
• Contributing content for website, blogs, and social media postings, including assistance with live tweeting, livestreaming events, and social media advocacy campaigns.
• Working with the Outreach and Engagement team to strengthen and maintain relationships with community organizations to advance policy.
  • Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Four to six years of prior/related work experience on Capitol Hill, with government agencies, or with relevant public policy or advocacy organizations required.
  • Knowledge of or experience with food insecurity policy issues highly desired, as is familiarity with company priority issues.
  • Familiarity with Jewish culture, values and teachings important.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong analytical ability, particularly around policy and legislation.
  • Outstanding relationship builder with the integrity, maturity, confidence, wisdom and collaborative skills necessary to work effectively with a wide array of stakeholders.
  • Record of success as a positive and persuasive leader and team player.
  • Familiarity with the use of digital/social media technology in advocacy campaigns desired.
  • Capacity to work independently, take initiative and be self-directed.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office required. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
  • Ability to travel, including to represent company at outside meetings.

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