Job description

About the Opportunity
The Government Relations Manager will be responsible for furthering CGI's existing relationships with U.S. government officials and networks of elected officials at the federal, state, and city level, and help to recommend and engage government actors and develop new relationships relevant to CGI programming. In addition, the Manager will stay abreast of current events involving CGI's government contacts and the geographies, subject areas or themes they represent.
This position requires in-depth knowledge of U.S. government affairs and top-of-mind policy issues, and an ability to think creatively. The ideal candidate will possess superb research, communication, and follow-through skills. Experience engaging with high-level government officials and helping execute their participation in large-scale events is preferred. A background that intersects with one or more of CGI's three substantive pillars – health equity, inclusive economic recovery and growth, and climate resilience—is desired.
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global and emerging leaders to create and implement solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. CGI works with partners to drive action through its unique model. Rather than directly implementing projects, CGI facilitates action by helping partners connect, collaborate, and develop Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable plans that address global challenges. Learn more here.

Core Responsibilities
In this role you will work on:

• Manage relationships with a diverse range of U.S. government officials and networks of elected officials to foster their meaningful participation in CGI programming.
• The Manager will conduct research and stay abreast of current affairs; communicate with government offices
• Draft, deliver and follow up on invitations to CGI virtual and in-personal convenings
• Liaise with CGI thematic pillar teams on government-related workstreams and introduce them to potential commitment-makers.

• Occupy a primary role in the execution of U.S. government participation at the CGI September meeting.
• The Manager will serve as one of the CGI POCs for U.S. government officials and other elected officials
• Draft, edit and deliver speaker briefings and communicate logistical information
• Help train volunteers and consultants
• Conduct advance and security walk-throughs; greet officials and assist with their on-site navigation
• Encourage government participation at a range of side events such as sponsor dinners, private roundtables, and receptions
• Perform appropriate follow-up activities after the event.

• Contribute to briefings for Foundation principals and CGI leadership, and to ad hoc administrative and substantive workstreams, such as liaising with the Foundation's vetting team and updating constituent management databases.

Minimum Qualifications
What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in political science/government affairs or related field preferred
• 5 years of full-time work experience in government relations required; experience liaising with U.S. government officials and conducting policy-adjacent research preferred
• Professional and/or academic focus on political science/government affairs or related field
• Ability to multi-task and work independently, strong organization and follow-through
• Excellent communication skills in-person, over e-mail, phone, video, and via written products
• High level of professionalism in interacting with government officials and their offices
• Knowledge of Excel, Blackbaud CRM, and OneDrive preferred
• Ability to work from New York City in September, and an understanding that overtime work is likely in the leadup to the CGI September meeting
• Ability to work in a varying schedule including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, and work on multiple time zones, as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits
Our best estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is $60 – 65K annually, depending on the experience you bring. This range is based on NYC market rates and may be adjusted if you will be working remotely. We look forward to discussing our compensation pricing strategy, and your expectations, throughout the interview process. Please also note, the Clinton Foundation prides itself on offering a generous benefits package at little to no cost to employees - take a look at our benefits page, so you can get a full picture of our total rewards offerings.

About the Clinton Foundation
Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world.
As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost.
We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action.
The Clinton Foundation is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, visitors, and volunteers. As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees whose positions require them to be on site to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.
Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Clinton Foundation maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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