Gpac is working with a growing nonprofit organization in need of a Government Affairs Manager. This will be a hybrid position in the Raleigh, NC area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the development of agendas for legislator retreats; identify and approve resource experts.
• Maintain project schedules and timelines, delegating tasks, identifying dependencies, and driving awareness and crisp execution against major due dates.
• Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, establishing a supportive environment while emphasizing accountability, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Lead the development and implementation of all aspects of the program including - legislative outreach, agenda development, relationship management, program evaluation, and ongoing policy support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of education policy (K-16) on a national level
• Currently working with legislators and policymakers
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of bringing complex projects to implementation.
• Experience successfully executing large events.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years demonstrated program management experience and leadership.

For consideration of this opportunity, please submit your resume to denise.payne@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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