Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from UJA-Federation of New York
Job overview
The Assistant, Government Relations supports the Government & External Relations department by managing projects, research, events, and administrative tasks to strengthen UJA's advocacy and network.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves tracking and reporting on government relations activities, managing events and meetings, assisting with communications and presentations, and providing general administrative support to the Government Relations team.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary of $50,000 annually; no additional benefits are specified in the description.
Experience and skills
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and familiarity with Smartsheets, Canva, Zoom, strong communication, organizational, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Career development
Opportunity to identify policy areas of interest and support ongoing projects, suggesting potential for growth in government relations and policy research.
Work environment and culture
The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, valuing creativity, initiative, flexibility, positive attitude, and relationship-building among multiple stakeholders.
Company information
UJA-Federation of New York is a nonprofit focused on advocacy and support for the Jewish community through government relations and partnerships with nonprofits and elected officials.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Government & External Relations department, working closely with the Vice President of Government Relations and other team members on advocacy and policy projects.
Unique job features
The role includes unique opportunities to engage in policy research, advocacy, and managing diverse events and communications within a major nonprofit organization.
Company overview
UJA-Federation of New York is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the well-being of the Jewish community and New Yorkers at large. They achieve this through fundraising, grant-making, and community planning, distributing funds to a network of nonprofits and social service agencies. Founded in 1917, the organization has a long history of responding to crises and fostering community development. Their revenue primarily comes from donations, fundraising events, and endowment income.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and experience supporting government relations or advocacy teams, as these are central to the Assistant, Government Relations role at UJA-Federation of New York.
Emphasize your proficiency with tools like MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and any experience with Smartsheets or Canva, along with your communication skills and ability to handle event coordination and administrative support.
Apply through multiple platforms including UJA-Federation’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this role.
Connect with current employees in the Government & External Relations department on LinkedIn, and when reaching out, mention your interest in their advocacy work or ask about key projects the team is focusing on as effective ice breakers.
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