Intergovernmental Affairs Analyst

Intergovernmental Affairs Analyst

AmeriCorps

Summary

This position is in the Department of the Chief Executive Officer, Office of Government Relations (OGR). The mission of AmeriCorps is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. The Office of Government Relations works to promote and advance the mission of AmeriCorps and its programs with federal, state, and local elected officials through continued relationship building and collaboration with AmeriCorps programs, offices, and staff.

Duties

This position serves as liaison between AmeriCorps and state and local elected officials as well as related associations including the National Governors Association, African American Mayors Association, and National League of Cities, among others. The employee designs and implements an innovative nation-wide strategy to promote and advance the mission of AmeriCorps and its programs with elected officials at the state and local level through outreach, networking, and analysis of information from a variety of sources.

Serves as primary liaison between AmeriCorps and state and local elected officials, their staff, and related associations. Establishes and maintains relationships with these offices and organizations while promoting greater understanding of the agency, programs, and resources. Provides recommendations on strategic opportunities and facilitates program site visits, engagement, and other special events for agency leadership and elected officials. Represents the department at events, as appropriate.

Disseminates information to state and local elected officials about agency grants and programs in their area and proactively follow up with offices. Periodically sends touch points sharing relevant information that aligns with their priority issue areas. Responds to inquiries and requests for information with thorough, accurate information in a timely manner.

Advises department, regional offices, and agency leadership on strategic opportunities to engage state and local elected officials on legislative, policy, or special initiatives that are in alignment with the agency's policy goals and priorities. Analyzes legislative proposals and bills introduced at the state level to determine impact on agency policies, programs, and procedures. Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with agency grantmaking, award making, and deployment calendar. Makes recommendations on which state/local elected offices to prioritize by synthesizing information from a variety of sources through research and drawing connections.

Prepares briefing materials, memos, talking points, and other written communication materials for department and agency leadership and state/local elected officials to support engagement opportunities. Clearly articulates agency policies and priorities to state/local elected officials and staff. Drafts external documents such as resolutions, updates to policy platforms, and proclamations to support elected official and association amplification of AmeriCorps and national service. Briefs elected officials and their staff in meetings on agency policies and priorities.