Director of Government & Board Relations

WorkSource Montgomery Inc; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation & sick time

Full benefits

403B match

Professional development

Team-building events

Job summary

WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. seeks a Director of Government & Board Relations to lead operations for the Montgomery Workforce Development Board and the WSM Board of Directors.

The role involves cultivating relationships with federal, state, and local officials and advising on legislative priorities. The ideal candidate will have deep policy knowledge, strong communications skills, and an entrepreneurial, results-oriented mindset to advance WSM's mission and ensure effective governance and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in government relations or a related field.
• Experience in managing board of directors' activities.
• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, human services, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships and serve as primary contact for local elected officials.
• Track and manage federal, state, and county legislation affecting WSM.
• Advise CEO on relevant developments and prepare updates for leadership.
• Coordinate meetings with local and state officials as needed.
• Lead board recruitment and onboarding and manage board operations budget.
• Oversee sponsorship vetting and decisions for WDB/WSM activities.
• Support intake for constituent referrals and track service progress.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, human services, or related field

Job description

About WSM

WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. (WSM) is a nonprofit organization and fiduciary agent for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding in Montgomery County. The nonprofit organization operates the American Job Centers in Wheaton and Germantown and provides employment services to unemployed or underemployed county residents. Additionally, WSM engages employers in various industries throughout the county to ensure that their workforce needs are being met.

Job Overview

The Director of Government & Board Relations oversees operations for the Montgomery Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the WorkSource Montgomery Board of Directors. The Director of Government & Board Relations is also responsible for cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels. The individual provides analysis of legislation and legislative priorities for various lawmakers and groups relevant to WSM's mission.

Board Liaison Responsibilities & Duties

• Work directly with Board Chairs and CEO to plan and execute board functions, e.g., meetings, events, policies, etc.
• Provide support to committee Chairs in executing Committee charters, meeting schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and project management for special projects pertaining to the WDB, e.g., Board & AJC Certification, Local & Regional Plans.
• For the Workforce Development Board, serve as the liaison to the Montgomery County Executive's Office of Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
• Monitor and report to Board Chairs and the CEO on compliance matters per local (e.g., Executive Orders), state, and federal (e.g., WIOA) guidelines.
• Serve as the lead for board recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Manage a departmental budget, including budgets for board operations and sponsorships.
• Oversee the vetting and decision-making process for all WSM sponsorshiprequests
• Other duties as assigned.

Government Relations Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop strong relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for the Montgomery County Council, Montgomery County Executive, and local elected officials.
• Track and manage federal, state, and county-level legislation and regulatory updates pertaining to WSM's mission.
• Support intake process for all constituent referrals and track service progress.
• Advise WSM's CEO on relevant federal, state, and county developments.
• Assist the CEO in the development and dissemination of correspondence to government officials.
• Monitor trends and developments for the local, state, and national political climate, as well as legislative/regulatory developments affecting WSM.
• As requested by the CEO, prepare written updates for the CEO, WSM Team, and WSM Newsletter.
• As appropriate, coordinate meetings with local and state officials.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, processes, and stakeholders related to workforce development
• Strong familiarity with workforce development policy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Independent, flexible, and entrepreneurial with a strong results-oriented outlook
• Strategic thinker comfortable developing innovative solutions for a diverse set of complex, cross-functional challenges and opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in government relations or a related field.
• Experience in managing board of directors' activities.
• A bachelor's degree in business, public administration, human services, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position will be considered.

WSM Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Full benefits package including life and disability insurance.
• 403B Retirement Plan including up to 3% company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company events and team-building activities to promote workplace culture.

WorkSource Montgomery is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. WSM makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

WSM completes the Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. EOE, Including Disability and Veterans.