Senior Associate, Government Relations

American Red Cross

Senior Associate, Government Relations

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

SUMMARY:
The Senior Associate will provide guidance and support for Government Relations activities in Louisiana while working under the direction of the Government Relations Officer with specialized responsibilities addressing hurricane preparedness, response and recovery issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Associate will communicate efforts of hurricane preparedness, response and recovery program to elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. Responsible for implementing a strategy to assist chapters in maintaining and building relationships with local, state and federal officials in the Gulf states. Coordinate with the Government Relations Officer Hurricane Recovery Program (HRP)and Communications Director on developing appropriate materials to be shared with local, state and Congressional district offices on HRP. Provide direction to chapters to assist them in communicating hurricane recovery issues with state and local government leaders. Share best practices and lessons learned across the affected chapter network to ensure all chapters are providing uniform information to state and local officials. While working under the direction of the Government Relations Officer, ensure that Members of Congress and staff from affected states as well as members of appropriate House and Senate Congressional committees are regularly updated on Hurricane Recovery Program activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy or other related discipline. Three to five years of directly related Government Relations experience is required and/or experience with working with local, state government officials.

 

The duration of this position is expected to be two years.

 

To apply, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs.  Click on National Headquarters Opportunities and then Search Openings.  Please enter 4504BR in the Keyword field.

 

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