Lobbyist (2-year Term position)
Core
Develop and maintain bipartisan relationships with Congress and the federal executive branch to advocate for NEA's federal policies and legislation.
Role type
Senior Government Relations/Lobbyist
Builds
Federal legislative strategies, testimony, position papers, and reports for the National Education Association (NEA)
Domain
US Federal Government Relations / Education Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Capitol Hill lobbying, federal legislative advocacy, policy research and analysis, bipartisan relationship building, oral and written communication, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Political Science/Public Affairs, grassroots mobilization experience, knowledge of labor/workforce/education policy
Technologies
Office productivity software, research databases
Responsibilities
Coordinate support for NEA's federal legislative program, research and analyze federal issues and regulations, make oral presentations at political events, respond to press inquiries, assist in developing testimony and position papers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
