What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative and Public Affairs Officer position at Federal Judicial Center?
The Center has an opening for a Legislative and Public Affairs Officer. The Legislative and Public Affairs Officer is the primary point of contact for Congress, the media, and the public, and provides strategic guidance and advice to the Director and Deputy Director on congressional and public relations. The position is part of the Director and Deputy Director's Office and reports to the Center's Deputy Director.
Qualifications:
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:- Juris Doctorate (JD) or master's degree in public affairs, public administration, public policy, political science, journalism, or related fields
- Familiarity with legislative processes
- Experience working with the media
- Strong knowledge and judgment about inter-branch relations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with government officials, stakeholders, and different audiences
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships
- Ability to act quickly and maintain composure under high pressure
- Ability to consistently exercise sound ethics and judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Experience working in the Judicial Branch
- Experience working in Congress
- Experience in public relations, media relations, communications, or journalism
- Experience advising senior leaders
- Experience working in legislative or public affairs in a government agency
Salary : $152,291