State & Local Government Affairs Lead

Houston Food Bank; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Affairs Manager at Houston Food Bank oversees building relationships with state and local government officials, analyzes policies, and communicates insights to staff and partners. The role supports disaster response and helps develop opportunities to engage communities in hunger relief efforts.

Responsibilities include preparing issue briefs, testimony, talking points, and coordinating with Houston Food Bank staff to monitor policy developments and advocate for funding and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field.
• 3–5 years of strategic interaction with elected officials.
• 3–5 years in public policy or related work.
• 2–3 years of management experience with direct reports.
• Experience giving presentations and preparing memos with proper punctuation and grammar.
• Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin/Chinese, Vietnamese, or other language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with state government officials and staff.
• Connects officials with HFB resources to meet constituents' needs.
• Arranges tours of HFB and partners for elected offices.
• Maintains a government official contact database and tracks touchpoints.
• Provides officials with data on hunger, food distribution, and partners.
• Leads advocacy and education to inform policymakers and community.
• Collaborates with state association and other food banks to advance legislative agenda.
• Disaster liaison to government entities and COOP readiness.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Legislative relations

Communication

Bilingual ability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Government Affairs Manager at Houston Food Bank oversees building relationships with state and local government officials, analyzes policies, and communicates insights to staff and partners. The role supports disaster response and helps develop opportunities to engage communities in hunger relief efforts.

Responsibilities include preparing issue briefs, testimony, talking points, and coordinating with Houston Food Bank staff to monitor policy developments and advocate for funding and