The position will provide ongoing administrative support for Advocacy and Government Relations budget and internal communications, work relating to the national priorities and overseeing the recruitment, training and supervision of the GR intern program.
This position will also support building a network of powerful grassroots advocates by helping to identify and cultivate strong candidates for the Legislative Coordinator volunteer leadership position in strategic areas of the country.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide administrative support for the National Director for Advocacy and Government Relations; process routine and special payment requests; facilitate preparation and monitoring of departmental budget, in cooperation with Finance Unit; maintain departmental calendar and schedule meetings; compile data and prepare monthly activity reports; make travel arrangements, maintain itineraries and contact information; organize invoices and receipts and prepare expenditure submission for Concur for reimbursement; direct calls, take messages and respond to routine requests for information; prepare regular updates and reports on Government Relations team’s activities for internal and external audiences; and implement a “smart communications initiative” in partnership with Communications team to maximize our profile and market the staff and activities of the unit internally and externally.
- In consultation with National Director, support and facilitate the Government Relations Team’s advocacy on organizational and section priorities as needed, including preparation of testimony and issue briefs and through tweets and other social media platforms; disseminating AIUSA information to key policy and opinion makers.
- Coordinate intern support of these activities, and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Support the Member Leadership and Training Unit to develop and implement Legislative Coordinator recruitment strategies that will engage potential high-level volunteers with the skill and experience to lead legislative advocacy initiatives in their state.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Skills/Experience:
- Must be a team player, highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple and detailed tasks and produce high-quality work under rushed deadlines. Excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred
- In addition, experience with grassroots and coalition work and/or working in a nongovernmental setting comparable to Amnesty International USA is preferred.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 5 2018
Active Until:
May 6 2018
Hiring Organization:
Amnesty International USA
industry:
Nonprofit