Director of Communications & Governmental Affairs
Director of Communications & Governmental Affairs
Little City Foundation
Inverness, IL
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PURPOSE: The Director of Communications & Governmental Affairs will take primary responsibility for shaping external communications strategies, managing government affairs, public policy initiatives, and driving influence to best align with Little City, and be responsible for effectively deepening Little City’s relationships with key government stakeholders on a long-term basis. This role is responsible for working with Little City’s senior leadership and board of directors, staff, volunteers, coalitions, and partner organizations to develop and execute effective strategies for communicating the Little City mission to external audiences, build support for our policy issues, and seek funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, communications, business administration, law, or a related field required, MS, MBA, JD, or other advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 8 years of government relations or public affairs/communications management experience, or working at a congressional office, regulatory agency, or trade association - ideally with at least 5 years’ experience in Illinois. Strong, pre-existing relationships and credibility with government entities and local elected officials. Outcome driven, with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities. Proficiency in working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, exercising good judgment in prioritization. Outstanding writing skills to craft compelling proposals and targeted, meaningful communications. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer-based information systems, as well as social media platforms and video marketing strategies and techniques.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein as such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
1. Strong presence necessary. Ability to deal effectively with high-profile stakeholders such as elected officials, executives, and a variety of external constituencies; including ability to navigate the political landscape. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government officials, legislative offices, industry partners and thought leaders to influence public discourse.
2. Provide leadership and oversight in initiating projects that will positively impact the company’s relationship with government policies and legislation, with the knowledge that these projects and relationships directly impact Little City’s ability to render services.
3. Support the CEO and senior leadership team in cultivating strong and collaborative working partnerships with state and federal government, corporations, major donors, I/DD partners, and other advocacy organizations.
4. Work closely with the Chief of Communications & External Affairs on external messaging and strategic positioning of Little City as a leading provider, thought leader, and subject matter expert in the I/DD services space in Illinois and in the U.S.
5. Develop, coordinate, and implement legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts to support Little City’s interests.
6. Ability to work across all departments and program areas of the agency to effectively advocate for funding, legislation, and policy needed for Little City to continue to provide a high-quality level of care for residents and participants.
7. Monitors, reviews, analyzes, and reports on legislative, budgetary, and/or program initiatives that have the potential to impact Little City’s mission.
8. Effectively vets and leads government affairs efforts to advocate on a regular basis for policy issues that impact Little City’s mission.
9. Maintains up-to-date advocacy plan and dashboard (MIC) of relationships with government and civic officials, including managing all revenue opportunities for the agency with each contact.
10. Builds and maintains relationships with Little City’s elected representatives at all levels. and their staffs. Develop engagement plans for key relationships with government and civic officials, including managing all revenue opportunities for the agency with each contact.
11. Monitors the Little City industry groups in which we participate and keep a master list of all groups with whom we participate and regular review effectiveness.
12. Communicates effectively both internally and externally, navigating sensitive, complex political issues through oral and written media.
13. Oversees and drives social media strategies across Little City, ensuring a consistent brand message is conveyed through unique and fresh approaches on various platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
14. Oversees and drives video marketing strategies across Little City, raising the level of professionalism in our video presentations, and employing effective storytelling techniques through video.
15. Manages direct reports as may be assigned, including making assignments, ensuring deadlines are met, providing professional development opportunities, performing periodic performance evaluations, and providing overall guidance in executing day-to-day social media and video marketing strategies.
16. Gather and compile information to prepare briefing summaries, reports, blogs, articles for newsletters and other materials as necessary that pertain to bills, laws, and committee summaries as they pertain to Little City and the IDD sector.
17. Manage the annual budget for Government Relations.
18. Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
Title: Director of Communications & Governmental Affairs
19. Actively utilize and consistently update databases containing constituent records.
20. Demonstrates integrity, collaboration, and stewardship.
21. Other duties as assigned.
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