Eastern Outreach Assistant
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Outreach Assistant to join the Outreach Team. This position will work with our team in the Eastern Region to expand the USGLC’s state-based coalitions to support our educational and advocacy efforts. The position will report to the Deputy National Outreach Director – Eastern Region, and be based in Washington, D.C.
At USGLC, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and belonging among staff, volunteers and partners.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist and support Regional Field Managers and Directors in the implementation and follow-up of all educational and advocacy efforts in specified states.
- Expand grasstop network in states by assisting in identification and recruitment of influential business, civic, military, academic and faith-based leaders to support USGLC’s efforts.
- Support engagement of USGLC’s state networks and assist in execution of small and large education events and programs, and on-going communications.
- Schedule and organize in-district meetings with USGLC’s state leaders and policymakers.
- Coordinate state leaders to contact policymakers during key legislative deliberations.
- Conduct and succinctly write research and memoranda for internal and external consumption in support of field activities.
- Other duties as needed to support organizational initiatives.
Position Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations or another related field preferred, but not required. An equivalent amount of experience in a similar function may be substituted for educational qualifications.
- A minimum of one year of experience in a political campaign and/or issue-advocacy setting.
- Presidential, Senatorial, and/or Congressional campaign experience is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and interest of international relations as well as a demonstrated ability to organize high-level individuals in advocacy efforts.
- Demonstrated abilities in planning meetings and large events, as well as organizing and training skills.
- Demonstrated ability to draft language that effectively communicates complex issues to a broad audience.
- Experience with Quorum or similar databases is preferred.
- Ability to proactively engage prominent leaders in the political, business, faith-based, military, academic, and civic communities.
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid and flexible team environment.
- Ability and desire to travel domestically as needed.
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@usglc.org. Please reference “Eastern Outreach Assistant” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
Compensation
Competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The USGLC also provides a package of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid annual and sick leave and federal holidays.
About the USGLC
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is a bipartisan, broad-based influential network of 500 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense to build a better, safer world.
