Remote Local Government Relations Lead | Mayors Alliance

Share Our Strength; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Share Our Strength is seeking a Manager of Local Government Relations to advance our mission to end childhood hunger by strengthening local government partnerships across the United States. The role is preferably based in Washington, DC, but may be fully remote for the right candidate living outside the DC area, with up to 30% travel.

You will lead the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, manage programming, coordinate policy briefings, and collaborate with internal teams to drive policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in local government, government relations, and/or public policy change.
• Demonstrated experience working with local elected officials and government associations
• Interest in anti-hunger and anti-poverty issues

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Mayors Alliance, onboarding new member mayors, newsletters and member communications, and planning events.
• Coordinate Mayors Alliance programming, including Public Policy Council meetings, briefings, and sign-on letters.
• Support recruitment and engagement strategies to grow Mayors Alliance membership.
• Contribute to the management of grant opportunities available to Mayors Alliance members.
• Travel up to 30%.

Skills

Partnership building

Communication

Relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Share Our Strength is seeking a Manager of Local Government Relations to advance our mission to end childhood hunger by strengthening local government partnerships across the United States. The role is preferably based in Washington, DC, but may be fully remote for the right candidate living outside the DC area, with up to 30% travel.

You will lead the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, manage programming, coordinate policy briefings, and collaborate with internal teams to drive policy