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Director of US Government Relations, Legislative, Policy Campaigns, Public Health

Job Description:

Director of US Government Relations

If you are a Director of US Government Relations with public healthcare experience, please read on!

What you'll be doing:

- Devising and winning new or reformed U.S. Government policies, including outreach and relations with  relevant policy makers in all branches of government
- Formulating innovative policy solutions; convening, strengthening and coordinating diverse networks of allies at the national and grassroots levels in support of campaign priorities and developing and coordinating overall and day-to-day campaign strategies relating to U.S. policies.
- Fostering an affirming and inclusive, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment for its staff, and core members.
- Direct advocacy with U.S. policy makers
- Formulating policy recommendations, crafting regulations and legislation.
- Developing and directing ongoing new policy and campaign initiatives focusing on U.S. policy and policy makers.
- Providing written strategic policy analysis.
- Convening, coordinating, and building networks of allies
- Regularly attending in-person meetings in Washington, DC multiple days out of the week
- Grassroots organizing and actions in support of coordinated national campaign strategies, including national and local actions, in collaboration with Grassroots Organizer.
- Assisting in maintenance of Democracy in Action database.
- Attending biweekly conference calls and working group meetings.
- Submitting monthly work plans and reports.
- Attending weekly staff calls, monthly in-person staff meetings and quarterly organizational retreats.
- Advocacy related to international agencies such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and UN agencies.
- Solidarity efforts with allies in the global South.
- Communications efforts, including action alerts and mobilization efforts.
- Fundraising efforts.

What you need:

- Proven track record including a lead role in successful legislative or policy campaigns, preferably at the federal level, is a must, and a commitment to global social justice is a paramount requirement for the position.
- Existing relationships with key civil society stakeholders in the global AIDS movement and with policy makers in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government.
- 5+ years of experience in organizing, advocacy, government relations, public health, policy or other relevant areas preferred
- Instigating and maintaining frequent, regular communication with federal policy makers is expected.
- Experience pitching stories to journalists is a plus.
- Comfort with direct action tactics and organizations are a bonus.

What's in it for you:

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A competitive salary
- Ability to work from home


So, if you are a Director of US Government Relations with great experience, please apply today!


Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 2/11/09
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