Government Relations Coordinator (1 Yr. Term)

Position Overview:

The National Park Foundation seeks a skilled government relations professional to help guide the organization’s efforts to enact major legislation to support our national parks. This is a full-time, 1-year term, position located in the Washington, DC, offices of the National Park Foundation.

Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks:

Reporting to the Vice President of Government Relations, the Government Relations Coordinator:

• Works with the Government Relations leadership to coordinate the National Park Foundation’s efforts to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund.
• Identifies key offices in the House and Senate to meet and maintain relationships with and coordinate outreach to offices including setting up meetings, preparing materials, and other activities as needed.
• At the direction of the Vice President of Government Relations, works at the national, regional, and park levels to track projects and identify opportunities for amplification.
• Works with the National Park Service to identify future infrastructure needs in parks nationwide over the next few years and develop methods to message these needs on Capitol Hill.
• Tracks progress of related legislation and navigates any issues that arise.
• Researches and compiles data to demonstrate impact of the Legacy Restoration Fund at parks nationwide.
• Coordinates and submits Government Relations vendor and consultant contracts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the government relations field, required. Government relations experience at the federal level, a plus.
• A proven track record of success in a government relations position to include a demonstrated ability to manage a legislative portfolio, understand and communicate complex policies, and successfully navigate the legislative process.
• Grassroots experience and a thorough understanding of political advocacy, required.
• A strong background working in or with an NGO, a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to interface effectively with elected officials, policy makers, key Congressional and federal staff verbally, in writing, and through professional interpersonal skills in order to inform, educate, and persuade for support of National Park Foundation and our initiatives.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven.
• Ability to both thrive in a fast-paced, fluid, collaborative, team-oriented environment and to work independently effectively while sharing information openly is a must.
• Willingness to work with, collaborate, and communicate with colleagues in all departments to gather the resources, skills, and expertise necessary to convey the National Park Foundation message on Capitol Hill and across administrations.
• Dedication to promoting National Park Foundation’s core mission and priorities and connecting donors’ philanthropic impact to advancing shared goals.
• Knowledge of lobbying and non-profit laws and regulations.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office required.

Location: The position is located in the Washington, DC, headquarters of the National Park Foundation.

To Apply: For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter in your application. Additional writing sample, a plus.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: NPF offers a highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) savings plan, tuition assistance, and generous paid time-off.