Organization
BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge

Associate Director - Public Affairs

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Chicago, IL

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Chicago, IL 60601

About this Opportunity

Alternative Job Titles: Associate Director Public Affairs; Government Relations Director; Public Policy Advocate; Sr. Community Impact Coordinator.

Core Functions: With the Director helps to develop, coordinate, direct, and administer all public affairs programs; monitors and evaluates relevant legislative and regulatory issues and analyzes effects on the organization; oversees all strategic grassroots and community outreach activities; develops and maintains solid relationships with appropriate congressional, federal regulatory and coalition staffs.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public policy/relations or the equivalent and two to four years of experience working in a legislative capacity

Candidates must live in the United States and preferably in the Chicagoland area.

Skills/Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Business Skills