Deputy Director, Government Relations at Bread for the World in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. Our mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.

We are seeking a deputy director for government relations to assist in providing departmental leadership (50%) and providing organizational leadership on domestic or international issues affecting people experiencing hunger and poverty in the U.S. and abroad by developing and implementing policy and legislative strategy (50%). The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in public policy or related area and Eight years of Hill or lobbying experience. A post-graduate degree is preferred. If you are interested in applying, please click on the link below. Please be sure to upload your cover letter and resume when applying online. Bread is an EOE.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy or related area is required. A master's degree or other post-graduate degree is preferred.
• Eight years of Hill or lobbying experience.
• Staff supervisory and management experience.
• Broad knowledge of domestic or international issues affecting people experiencing hunger and poverty in the U.S. and abroad.
• Strong understanding of the budget and appropriations process.
• Strong understanding of racial and gender inequities exacerbating hunger and poverty rates.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including ability to conduct research and in-depth analysis of complex factors related to Bread's issues and to make data-driven recommendations and decisions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to identify and engage target audiences and communicate complex ideas or issues tailored to the audience, using appropriate formats and media.
• Ability to work collegially with diverse religious, racial/ethnic, cultural and income groups.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, develop collaborative relationships internally and externally which require a high degree of diplomacy and judgment to address and resolve substantive conflicts or escalate concerns to senior management.
• A commitment to and/or experience with grassroots organizations.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT ISSUES:

• Must be responsive to emails and phone calls off-site during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support time-sensitive matters.
• Attendance at various lobby visits on the Hill and other meetings in Washington, DC will frequently be required.
• This position is based in Washington, D.C. Some domestic and international travel is required.
• Bread is a hybrid organization. Employees currently work onsite 2-3 days per week.

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