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Deputy Director, Government Relations
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Job Title: Deputy Director, Government Relations
Department: Government Relations
Reports to: Vice President, Government Relations
Location: Work from Home
Date: 1/13/2021
Important Note: In order for candidates to be considered for this position, we must receive a resume and a cover letter. Please paste your cover letter in the resume field.
Position Overview: Assist in securing government funds from federal, state, and municipal sources to support Best Buddies in assigned areas under the direction of the Vice President, Government Relations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and strong work ethic
- Ability to travel frequently, as well as work evenings and weekends
- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
- Superior attention to detail
- Automobile with applicable insurance
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Development
- Research federal, state, and municipal government funding for assigned areas
- Serve as point of contact with assigned state staff regarding the preparation of new proposals, monthly reporting, and contract renewals
- Schedule meetings with elected officials and agency staff as needed
- Travel to states to attend meetings with elected officials and agency staff
- Take meeting notes, draft thank-you notes for attending staff, and conduct follow-up
- Assist in preparing presentations to state developmental disabilities councils and state special education advisory committees
- Assist with state/municipal outreach efforts with relevant internal and external contacts, including providing expert advice to staff on procedures and protocol
- Create and/or edit reports for government funds; when necessary, provide meaningful training and feedback to state staff regarding program reports
- Assist the vice president in the coordination of stewardship efforts for key officials
- Issue invitations to relevant government contacts for national and state events
- Additional duties and projects as assigned
Operations
- Lead preparation of proposals and applications for assigned grants, including adhering to internal compliance process
Benefits include: group medical/dental insurance, paid vacation, holidays, personal & sick time, 401(k) retirement plan, short term disability, critical illness and life insurance. Commuter benefits available. Business casual environment.
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