ul>Represent and articulate AFC’s mission on Capitol Hill by leading independent outreach to AFC’s 50+ bipartisan Federal Champions as well as establishing relationships with other key members, staff, and committees; Expand AFC’s engagement with the current administration and federal agencies on disaster, infrastructure, and flood resilience program implementation; Forge close relationships with a broad swath of bipartisan partners and stakeholders, both on and off Capitol Hill and within the Executive Branch, to broaden AFC’s reach and impact; Identify and seize opportunities to advance AFC’s federal priorities by tracking Congressional and federal agency developments; Create compelling policy framing through fact sheets, talking points, letters, testimony, and social media posts to persuade and inform diverse audiences; and. - Relevant supervisory-level work experience required, including 5+ years of blended experience in the House or Senate, or in a relevant federal agency role (e.g., intergovernmental or legislative affairs), government relations firm, or government relations role at a nonprofit, trade association, or corporation preferred;
- Demonstrated government relations expertise and deep networks across any of the following issue portfolios and related Congressional Committees of jurisdiction required:
- appropriations, agriculture, armed services, conservation, economic development, emergency management, disaster response & recovery, hazard mitigation, housing, insurance, national security, transportation, water resources, and/or weather forecasting and prediction .