People For the American Way is a national organization dedicated to defending constitutional and civil rights and promoting the democratic values of citizen participation, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and equal opportunity for all.   The Director of Federal Governmental Affairs assists in the development of People For the American Way’s policy positions and lobbies Congress and the Executive branch to advance these policies at the federal level.  This position is a senior position reporting to the Executive Vice President for Policy and Programs.
 
Responsibilities:

• Direct the representation of the organization’s interests, and establish the organization’s presence on Capitol Hill concerning federal legislation on issues including, but not limited to the Religious Right, civil rights, civil liberties, public education, First Amendment, immigration, church/state, electoral reform, budget/tax, and reproductive rights.
• Direct all federal legislative activity including drafting legislation, writing testimony, developing strategy, lobbying, and developing federal legislative advocacy materials.
• Assist in the development of official organizational policy statements.
• Speak on behalf of the organization at congressional hearings and briefings; serve as a media spokesperson; and serve as spokesperson at conferences and events.
• Oversee the work of staff and interns, providing guidance and management support on public policy activities
• Assist in coordinating federal advocacy activities with individuals in People For’s African American faith and youth leadership program networks and with other departments.
• Ensure organizational compliance with lobby disclosure requirements.
• Assist as needed in the formulation of policy positions for affiliate People For the American Way Foundation
• Other duties as needed

 
Qualifications:

• Substantial experience and knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, research, editing, writing and public speaking skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of people
• Commitment to progressive values and interest in People For’s issues and activities
• Public interest background and substantive expertise in constitutional law and civil rights issues preferred
• Law degree required.

To apply:  Send resume and statement of interest to Human Resources, People For the American Way, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036.  Email hr@pfaw.org.

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People For the American Way is an equal opportunity employer.