Grassroots Government Relations Specialist

SUMMARY: Coordinates grassroots database; messaging including newsletter and call-to-action alerts; regional advocacy outreach throughout service area, including onsite event management; works with others to integrate advocacy and public outreach messaging throughout organization, including social media and county agency partners; and, other areas as assigned in support of advocacy efforts.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Creates and maintains public official contact list at local level
• Creates and maintains local advocacy supporter database
• Manages county-based grassroots strategy through electronic communication, onsite events and local meetings
• Coordinates with MOFC staff on local advocacy print and electronic messaging, including media, social media and web-based as well as collateral material
• Develops recruitment, orientation and training tools for advocates to use in outreach efforts
• Monitors positions and voting records around hunger, poverty, health and economic equality by public policy decision-makers (and candidates)
• Provides background/research on public policy issues
• Coordinates w/peer community groups, including Chambers of Commerce, local non-profits and health care groups, on advocacy efforts
• Works within Marketing/Communications and Public Affairs team and across departments within organization to integrate grassroots into Hunger Action Month and other specific events as well as issue-based communications and events
• Ability to present publicly to groups and individuals
• Travel required, including occasional overnight, as well as attendance at evening and/or weekend events
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Department and Mid-Ohio Food Collective

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education and Certifications: Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience: One to three years of organizational and communication experience. Knowledge of government organizations, functions and processes. Non-profit grassroots experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies: Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. May occasionally spend time supporting volunteers in other departments with varying working conditions.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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