Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary Job Goal: The Government Relations Manager coordinates AVCP advocacy efforts to address AVCP member tribes’ top priorities and advance Family Resource Center and Tribal Resource Center initiatives.
Performance Responsibilities: Include the following -
- Identify, track, and analyze State of Alaska and federal legislation of interest to AVCP and member tribes.
- Monitor State of Alaska and federal congressional activities and hearings of interest to AVCP and member tribes.
- Prepare AVCP executives for and/or deliver verbal testimony for tribal consultations and listening sessions, legislative hearings, interviews, etc.
- Provide education and assistance to empower AVCP member tribes to fully participate in the federal tribal consultation process.
- In coordination with the Communications Department, create educational advocacy content, including press releases and newsletter articles.
- Research and draft advocacy documents, including written testimony, white papers, reports, memos, etc.
- Collaborate with and serve as the liaison in joint advocacy efforts between AVCP and other tribal organizations/consortia.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including working in a team, working and communicating in a multi-cultural environment, working and communicating with remote teams, and receiving and giving constructive criticism.
- Familiar with general principles of federal Indian law and laws applicable to Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations.
- Ability work independently while successfully prioritizing diverse tasks.
- Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to research, investigate, and effectively communicate legislative matters to lay audiences.
- Excellent time management and delegation skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years relevant work experience required. Experience representing or working with Indian tribes, tribal consortia, or tribal organizations strongly preferred. Experience working and/or living in Rural Alaska preferred.
Salary Description
$87,119 - $139,613.
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