Job Title: Senior Manager, Government Affairs
Department: Government and Public Affairs
Reports to: Senior Director, Government and Public Affairs
Location: Falls Church, VA
Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Hybrid)
Join our dynamic team and be a crucial player in shaping public policies that support our mission. We are dedicated to advocacy, legislative initiatives, and grassroots activities that drive positive change. If you have a passion for government affairs and a proven track record in legislative processes, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
As the Senior Manager, Government Affairs, you will be a key member of our team, responsible for developing and maintaining legislative, advocacy, and grassroots activities. You will work closely with internal departments to further advance our mission and enhance member activism.
- Develop and manage advocacy, legislative, and policy strategies and campaigns.
- Serve as staff liaison with state legislative action committees and CAI’s Government and Public Affairs Committee.
- Manage grassroots advocacy and recruitment strategies, including organizing the annual Advocacy Summit and other grassroots training.
- Support and publicize talking points, issue resources, and graphics to promote public policy positions.
- Track and analyze state and federal legislation.
- Foster positive working relationships with members and cross-promote from all membership.
- Manage relationships with vendors and software for advocacy/grassroots and legislative tracking systems.
- Provide staff support for GPA and LAC Committees meetings and volunteers.
- Oversee social media content and schedule for the department.
- Maintain and update the advocacy webpage with resources and information.
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, liberal arts, legal studies, public affairs, or related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in government affairs, with a focus on legislative tracking, research, and communication.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legislative and executive systems at federal, state, and local levels.
- Strong writing and proof-writing skills, with the ability to articulate policy and advocacy communications effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving, strategic, and analytical thinking abilities.
- Ability to understand, analyze, and summarize complex legislative and policy issues.
- Effective organizational skills, including strategic planning, project, and time management.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with volunteers, members, association chapters, and staff.
- Be a part of a team that is making a real impact in the community.
- Engage in meaningful work that supports public policies and legislative priorities.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to advocacy and public affairs.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
Please submit your resume, cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications and salary requirements to jobs@caionline.org by 08/1//24. Candidates ONLY--no calls from staffing firms please. Community Associations Institute (CAI) is an equal opportunity employer.
Join us in our mission to inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and responsible citizenship—ideals reflected in community associations that are preferred places to call home. Apply today! Visit us at www.caionline.org.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Our office is located minutes from DC in the heart of Falls Church with a free shuttle bus to the East Falls Church Metro and is a few miles away from the route 50 exit of I495. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in Virginia!
About Community Associations Institute
Since 1973, Community Associations Institute (CAI) has been the leading provider of resources and information for homeowners, volunteer board leaders, professional managers, and business professionals in 380,000 community associations, condominiums, and co-ops in the United States and millions of communities worldwide. With more than 45,000 members, CAI works in partnership with 64 affiliated chapters within the U.S., Canada, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa, as well as with housing leaders in several other countries including Australia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.
A global nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization, CAI is the foremost authority in community association management, governance, education, and advocacy. Our mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and responsible citizenship—ideals reflected in community associations that are preferred places to call home. Visit us at www.caionline.org.