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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

Why Choose Us?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

We are currently seeking a Government Affairs Specialist. This exciting opportunity is based in Washington, DC, and the final selected candidate will be expected to report into our Washington, DC headquarters office. This is not a work from home position.

Through effective legislative and regulatory initiatives, and by focusing on creating a positive public policy environment at all levels of government, the Government Relations Department works to advance the mission and strategic objectives of the American Red Cross.

What You Need to Know:

The Government Relations Department seeks an individual to assist in providing administrative support, organizing special events, and tracking legislative and regulatory issues. We are looking for a Government Affairs Specialist to join a fast-paced, energetic and initiative-taking team of lobbyists and public policy professionals. In this role, ownership of and accountability for planning and executing work across a wide variety of functions is required.

Where Your Career is a Force For Good:

A Government Affairs Specialist at the American Red cross has a diverse set of responsibilities, including roles in:

• Coordinate Administrative duties among internal departments. Assist in preparing and disseminating materials that will represent the Red Cross’ interests before Congress, executive branch agencies and other entities in Washington, DC.

• Inform internal stakeholders of bill introductions, amendment filings, regulatory actions, votes and other key developments in Congress and the federal agencies through written and verbal updates.

• Monitor and track congressional hearings, legislation and briefings and provide summaries to Government Relations staff and other relevant Red Cross stakeholders.

• Conduct policy-oriented research.

• Assume leadership role in organizing and planning special events and goodwill campaigns to include Advocacy Day, Holiday Mail for Heroes, Sound the Alarm Campaign and March is Red Cross Month.

• Contribute to the development of advocacy plans and help to drive forward the process of executing tasks associated with those plans.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including assisting with e-newsletters.

• Managing and scheduling department meetings, events, and other scheduling needs.

• Manage the GR department SharePoint site.

• Monitor the GR phone line and general Government Relations email inbox.

• Support GR internship and volunteer partner recruitment, onboarding, and orientation efforts.

• Monitor AI policy on Capitol Hill and with the Administration

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree preferable in public policy, political science or a related field.

• At least three years of overall experience with at least two years of working experience on Capitol Hill, federal agency or state house.

• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Upholds the American Red Cross’s Mission, Values and Fundamental Principles.

• Possesses strong communication skills and is able to utilize various styles and channels such as formal memos, briefings, social media posts, electronic newsletters, etc. Ideal candidate will also be able to best identify the appropriate method of communicating with different audiences.

• Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality under a wide range of circumstances.

• Knows how to balance competing demands.

• Prioritizes well in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

• Ability to adapt as projects and issues evolve.

• Assist others as needed and be a self-starter who works independently or as part of a larger group.

Benefits For You:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with 5% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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