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Qualifications
BA or BS, and 3+ years of relevant work experience
The individual must also have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, as well as experience working collaboratively and independently
Must be highly efficient and organized, flexible, attentive to detail, able to maintain confidentiality, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and creatively
Strong work ethic and impeccable professionalism are key
Also, must have commitment to and understanding of the purpose and role of the Committee on Publication as established in the Church Manual
Must have strong computer skills and a willingness to learn new programs or applications as needed
Systems currently in use include Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, Salesforce Lightning, M-files, Trello, Zoom
Must be comfortable working with all levels of management and staff
Responsibilities
The Government Relations Associate works under the guidance and direction of the Manager of Committees on Publication
S/he supports the government work of the U.S. Federal Office, as well as the U.S. State and International Government Relations Counsels, and their corrective activities, which further the Church Manual -based mission of the department: “to correct in a Christian manner impositions on the public in regard to Christian Science, injustices done Mrs
Eddy or members of this Church by the daily press, by periodicals, or by circulated literature of any sort.” This position requires metaphysical and professional maturity and substantive contribution, including sound organization, project management, critical thinking and communication skills
Assist in monitoring media, conducting relevant research, and synthesizing data across a range of public policy topics, including issues related to health care, child and adult protection, relevant religious accommodations in law, etc
Collaborate in the drafting and review of talking points, advocacy materials, policy memos, historical research, reports to the Board, and other materials for internal and external use
Organize and digitally curate internal and external policy materials (e.g., talking points, spreadsheets, policy papers) in Google Suites and Salesforce to ensure ready access
Coordinate digital filing of key final-copy documents in M-files to establish and maintain a historical record of present and past activity
Identify briefings, forums, and other relevant public events; attend/monitor approved events and report back on key observations and contacts made
Support legislative/regulatory scanning efforts by working with the federal scanning team to maintain an active record of bills/regulations of interest; organize and monitor tracked legislation in Salesforce; run biweekly review meetings; help identify opportunities for strategic engagement; manage Federal Office Google Alerts
Coordinate, support and participate in internal and external meetings, as needed:
Draft and send approved legislative/regulatory meeting requests, and follow up to secure meetings and coordinate often complicated schedules;
Attend government meetings and take meeting minutes, as needed;
Train church member participants in preparation for government meetings;
Assemble reports and meeting materials;
Lead operational coordination of in-person/virtual Capitol Hill Day and congressional fly-ins, including vendor relations and related events, and church member attendee travel and preparation; assist with strategic planning (meeting targets, attendees, goals, etc.)
Head up Federal Office communications efforts:
Manage Federal Office inbox and phone line, and respond to communications/inquiries;
Work with internal communications teams to maintain the Federal Office website and internal Committee on Publication webpage resources;
Manage external communications lists and other communication tools;
Draft communications to State Committees, internal departments, church members, and interested individuals regarding Federal Office efforts
Liaise with outside consultants; take notes during external strategy meetings, review agendas and follow-up on action items
Manage a variety of general administrative needs, including mail and deliveries, calendaring, travel logistics, vendor relations, office supplies and subscriptions, communication with internal departments, budget review, etc
May be called upon to assist with special projects for the Federal Office and/or the Boston Committee office, and assume responsibility for the development, administration and implementation of specific projects, as required
Supervisor: Reports primarily to the Director of Federal Government Affairs, U.S. Federal Office; secondarily to International Government Relations Counsel and U.S. State Government Relations Counsel