Government Affairs Senior Manager

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Government Affairs Senior Manager

Company: California Academy of Sciences


Description: Key Responsibilities:Local Government & Community Relations:Lead the Academy’s engagement with City & County of San Francisco (CCSF) elected officials, department leadership, and staff.
Proactively seek opportunities to align the Academy’s expertise and resources with San Francisco’s goals in areas such as climate action, environmental justice, science education, and public engagement.
Build collaborative partnerships with San Francisco-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to address shared priorities, strengthen community engagement, and collectively advance biodiversity in the city.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Mayor’s Budget Office, partnering with the Academy Finance team and Building Operations Team to ensure requirements are met for the annual CCSF budget process.Funding and Partnerships:Partner with the Government Grants team to identify funding opportunities aligned with the Academy’s strategy and mission.
Coordinate cross-functional processes to prioritize and develop support for major Academy capital and programmatic initiatives
Build collaborative relationships with elected officials and staff at the local and state levels to advance the Academy’s mission and goals.Outreach and Engagement:Develop and execute government affairs events that strengthen relationships and highlight the Academy’s work and impact.
Attend and represent the Academy at external events, conferences, and high-level meetings to promote our mission, build partnerships, and stay informed on relevant issues.
Serve as liaison to community organizations.
Produce communications such as factsheets, briefings, formal letters, and presentations for internal and external audiences.Management & OperationsPartner with the Director to shape the Academy’s public policy and advocacy strategy across all levels of government.
Supervise, mentor, and assign work to Government Affairs Coordinator.
Prepare briefing materials and advise senior leadership at external meetings in areas of responsibility.
Manage internal processes for reviewing relevant legislation and assessing potential impacts.Qualifications: A successful candidate will have the following:EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, environmental science, communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in local government, government affairs, public policy, or community relationsSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Deep knowledge of San Francisco’s political landscape and community dynamics.
Experience working on policy issues related to the natural world, such as biodiversity, environmental protection, or climate change.
Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of partnering with diverse stakeholders and handling complex interactions with discretion and sensitivity.
Strong understanding of the legislative process and policy landscape.
Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize and communicate information effectively to diverse audiences.
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, including previous supervisory experience.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated commitment to the Academy’s mission, vision, and values.Physical Environment:Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet the job’s essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use a computer, and communicate on the phone, in person, and online meetings/calls. Must be able to perform repetitive motions 75% of the time.

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Location: San Francisco, CA

Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:01:57 GMT


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