Director, Government Relations and Advocacy

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Government Relations & Advocacy will be responsible for government relations and advocacy that support the College Success Foundation's mission and objectives by maintaining relationships with key government officials and utilizing his or her knowledge and experience in the political landscape. This position will coordinate lobbying efforts on CSF's behalf and ensure alignment with the organization's strategic priorities and activities. The Director will work out of the Bellevue office with substantial interface in Olympia and across the state.

This position will provide leadership in developing and implementing comprehensive state, district and local government funding and advocacy efforts, and community engagement strategies in partnership with the organization's EVP, CEO, CSF-WA Eds, CSF-DC staff, as well as contract lobbyist(s).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The items listed in this section are the primary duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Propose and execute strategies and tactics to support CSF's efforts seeking to impact and influence legislators, their staff and Committees, as well legislative and policy proposals that may impact CSF.
• Support the CEO, board, alumni and leadership team members through the development of briefing documents and talking points for public appearances and key meetings.
• Liaise with multiple state agencies and the WA State Governor's office.
• Lead CSF's advocacy efforts on behalf of our mission population of students.
• Develop, build and enhance a broad range of relationships with key policymakers and their staff, policy analysts, thought leaders, and decision makers, on behalf of the organization.
• Provide recommendations for state and district-level action in response to policy and budget proposals.
• Partner with CSF's External Relations team, and program staff, as well as the CEO and EVP to support legislative requests, as appropriate.
• Compile, review, and analyze relevant data and information, and develop policy alternatives and recommendations.
• Write, edit and disseminate reports, briefings and other presentations to a variety of audiences and constituents.
• Plan and coordinate production of various government relations publications, collateral, material to support organizational advocacy as well as legislative asks.
• Interface and coordinate with contract lobbyists or lobbying teams.
• Lead CSF's robust coalition partnership and engagement strategy