Associate, Advocacy and Engagement

World Food Program USA; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness benefit

Job summary

World Food Program USA seeks an Associate, Advocacy & Coalitions to provide operational, administrative and programmatic support for the Public Policy and Advocacy team in Washington, DC. The role supports congressional engagement, grassroots advocacy and youth initiatives while helping with policy monitoring and reporting.

You will help develop communications, coordinate meetings and events, maintain data in Quorum and Salesforce, and assist leadership with travel, expense reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, congressional or advocacy environments preferred.
• Interest in public policy, humanitarian assistance, international development or global food security.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support development and coordination of departmental communications and newsletters.
• Plan and coordinate in-person and virtual meetings and events with invitations, materials and follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date advocacy data in Quorum, Salesforce and related systems.
• Organize departmental documents and resources ensuring security standards compliance.
• Provide administrative support to leadership including travel, expense reporting and meeting notes.
• Support grassroots and Zero Hunger Generation campaigns in relevant platforms.
• Produce dashboards and reports on congressional engagement and program activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written & verbal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work style

Collaborative/interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Salesforce

Quorum

Job description

Associate, Advocacy & Coalitions

OVERALL POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Program Associate, Advocacy and Engagement provides operational, administrative and programmatic support for WFP USA’s Public Policy and Advocacy team. Working under the direction of the Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, the Program Associate supports congressional engagement, grassroots advocacy, youth engagement initiatives and the effective operation of the Public Policy Department. The role assists with policy monitoring, data management and reporting, development of communications and campaign materials, and administrative support to department leadership.

Why Join Us?

• We are a dynamic, forward leaning, financially stable organization.
• You will be joining an effective, committed, high-performing group of colleagues who are well-regarded in the community.
• Your opinion will count, having exposure to key stakeholders in the company
• You will have access to a host of inclusive benefits including parental leave, an EAP, and a wellness benefit.
• You will play a crucial role in aiding the organization in their mission of ending global hunger.

About World Food Program USA

World Food Program USA’s values provide the framework for how we behave and work together to reach our goals to feed and save the lives of the most vulnerable people around the world. Those values are:

Collaborative: We are all one team

Accountable: We own our work

Respectful: We are kind to each other

Inclusive: We champion diversity

Optimistic: We have a make it happen attitude

We are looking for applicants who embody these values and are invested in forwarding our mission.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

• Support the development and coordination of departmental communications, including the Public Policy Roundup, all-staff newsletters, event updates, the congressional newsletter, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the planning and coordination of in-person and virtual meetings and events, including scheduling, invitations, participant communications, meeting materials, technology setup, and follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date advocacy and engagement data in Quorum, Salesforce, and related systems, ensuring that congressional contacts, meetings, supporter activity, campaigns, and other departmental information are accurate and current.
• Organize and maintain departmental documents, multimedia assets, contact information, templates, and other resources, including the department’s SharePoint folders, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.
• Provide programmatic and logistical support for learning trips including participant registration, logistics, travel arrangements, briefing materials, and follow-up.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer including meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, presentation development, meeting notes, and follow-up activities.
• Support the execution of grassroots and Zero Hunger Generation advocacy campaigns in Quorum and related platforms.
• Maintain departmental dashboards and produce recurring and ad hoc reports on congressional engagement, grassroots advocacy, Zero Hunger Generation, and other program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A well-qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Internship or early-career experience in a nonprofit organization, congressional office, advocacy organization, government agency, or related environment preferred.
• Interest in public policy, advocacy, humanitarian assistance, international development, global food security, or related issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing, research, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information clearly for different audiences.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance, follow established processes, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify questions or potential issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, policymakers and congressional staff, external partners, donors, volunteers, and youth participants.
• Demonstrated flexibility, professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to providing high-quality support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with Salesforce, Quorum, or other customer relationship management, advocacy, or data-reporting platforms is preferred.
• Ability to learn new systems and maintain accurate program, contact, and engagement data.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Location and work arrangement

This position is based in the Washington, DC office and requires a minimum of two days in the office. Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia metropolitan area by their start date.

World Food Program USA is a nonprofit organization. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. WFP USA is an equal opportunity employer.