Subject: [big campaign] NEA LOBBYIST POSITION OPEN--closes 1/20
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NOTE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 1/20 (next Thursday).

Apply online: http://www.nea.org/jobs

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATON

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2 Year Term, Lobbyist, #0888

Tracking Code

January 20, 2011 

Job Description

The essential functions of this position include developing and maintaining effective bipartisan working relationships with members of Congress, the federal executive branch, and other national policy-makers. The incumbent advocates and coordinates support for NEA's position on federal policies and legislation, develops strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, and researches, analyzes, and evaluates federal issues, legislation, rules and regulations.  The incumbent also researches legislative issues and assists in the development of testimony, model legislation, position papers, and reports; and works with the NEA leaders and field staff to be influential in the legislative process in support of the Association's federal legislative program. In addition, the incumbent makes oral presentations and attends political events, responds to press inquiries, works on campaigns and evaluates NEA's position on federal education and related legislative policies important to NEA, its affiliates and its members. To carry out responsibilities, the employee uses a personal computer, associated software, other office technology and travels occasionally.

Required Skills

Tier 1 (Essential):  Extensive working knowledge and experience on Capitol Hill with Congressional and executive branch processes and procedures.  Demonstrated knowledge of labor, workforce, job training and education issues. Proven federal legislative advocacy skills, including demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills.  Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating federal issues, rules, regulations and legislation.  Demonstrated high-level and effective interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective bipartisan working relationships and to work independently and collaboratively on internal and external teams.  Experience in and willingness to work in a frenetic and fluid legislative/political environment.  Proven flexibility and effectiveness in handling multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions.  Successful references. Tier 2 (Significant):  Knowledge of Federal appropriations and legislative process.  Established relationships with key Congressional staff, as well as other education advocacy organizations.  Proven awareness of current political environment and on-going strategic implications that affect NEA's legislative and political activities.  Tier 3 (Desirable):   Experience educating internal and external audiences about NEA political agenda.  Knowledge of Government Relation's mission and strategic objectives.

Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be obtained.  Relevant advanced degree preferred.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Five years professional lobbying experience involving political action or government relations at federal or state level.  Experience in public policy advocacy at the state or federal level or experience in legislative or executive branch work at the state or federal level or Capitol Hill lobbying experience or combination of the above.  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Writing samples (testimony, position papers, etc.) may be required at interview. Must be available to work evenings or weekends on very short notice. Some travel required.

Job Location

Washington, DC, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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