Strategic Programs & Public Affairs Lead

Hp Iq; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hp Iq in Houston, United States seeks a Strategic Programs & Operations Expert to help plan and deliver HP Foundation’s employee engagement and volunteering initiatives, starting with Volunteer Summit execution and 40 Days of Doing Good prep.

You will translate priorities into clear plans, coordinate across teams, track progress, and resolve delivery issues, leveraging military experience where relevant. The role collaborates with regional PR teams on global objectives and media readiness.

Qualifications

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Journalism/Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Liberal Arts, Science, Business Demonstration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in government affairs, educational programs, public policy/relations, philanthropy, project management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with regional public relations teams to drive global communications objectives/programs.
• Organizes and facilitates high level external stakeholders visits, events and activities to secure positive engagement with the company.
• Supports outreach with policymakers, industry players, academia, and key opinion formers in thoughtful dialogue.
• Writes, edits, and prepares information for release to the media, specialized groups, general public, government officials, and other government organizations with minimal guidance.
• Prepares detailed reports, testimonies, and responses to congressional inquiries and a wide range of issues.
• Works extensively with international teams and drives consensus across multiple stakeholders with differing perspectives.
• Ensures that all materials are properly coordinated with inputs from subject matter experts prior to public release.
• Assists in the execution of public policy initiatives and government outreach programs, and quantitative and qualitative research to support the organization’s public affairs marketing team.
• Provides logistical support for government affairs events, such as fundraisers, happy hours, and conferences.
• Provides strategic thinking experience in analytical and creative approach to planning.

Skills

Blogs

B2B

Content Creation

Public Relations

Media Relations

Press Releases

Project Management

Strategic Communication

Thought Leadership

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Journalism/Communications/Marketing/HR/Liberal Arts/Science/Business or related field

7–10 years of work experience in government affairs/public policy/philanthropy/project management

Job description

Hp Iq in Houston, United States seeks a Strategic Programs & Operations Expert to help plan and deliver HP Foundation’s employee engagement and volunteering initiatives, starting with Volunteer Summit execution and 40 Days of Doing Good prep.

You will translate priorities into clear plans, coordinate across teams, track progress, and resolve delivery issues, leveraging military experience where relevant. The role collaborates with regional PR teams on global objectives and media readiness.