Public Policy Consultant

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in New York City, Seedco is a $60 million national nonprofit organization that advances economic opportunity for people, businesses, and communities in need through three lines of work: workforce development, work and family supports, and services for small business. Working on these issues for more than two decades, Seedco designs and implements innovative programs, partnerships, and services to impact vibrant community development. Seedco’s work is guided by the belief that community-based organizations (CBOs) have the experience, history, community trust, and cultural competence to best provide direct services to residents in low-income and underinvested neighborhoods—but often lack the infrastructure or national presence to advocate for systemic change. Thus Seedco has worked as an intermediary with over 300 government and nonprofit agencies across the country. Seedco also provides consulting services and technical assistance to a number of entities, including federal agencies. Moreover, a significant portion of Seedco’s revenue is generated from government sources (federal, multiple state and municipalities). For more information about Seedco go to www.seedco.org.

Position Overview

Seedco is seeking a Public Policy Consultant to assist the Government Relations Unit of the External Affairs Department in advancing the Seedco policy agenda at the federal level. The position will be based in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess Congressional and federal agency activities relating to Seedco policy priorities;
• Develop and maintain relationships with key staff in federal agencies;
• Disseminate information and updates on Seedco’s work and priorities to federal agencies and D.C.-based peer organizations;
• Provide research support and manage issues in the areas of workforce development, benefits access, asset building, economic development, small businesses, and social policy;
• Assist in drafting policy briefs, policy statements, and fact sheets, Dear Colleague letters, testimony, talking points, op-eds, speeches and other materials in support of advocacy and education efforts; and
• Attend and summarize Congressional briefings and events.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years experience required;
• Graduate degree in relevant field preferred;
• A strong interest in the Seedco mission;
• Public policy/advocacy experience required;
• Experience working in or with federal agencies, particularly HHS and DOL;
• Familiarity with DC-based organizations and leaders;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability to prioritize among and handle a wide range of responsibilities;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; and
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Application Instructions

To Apply:
Interested applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter to: jobopenings@seedco.org, with the subject line “Public Policy Consultant, Washington DC (Ref# 10-98).” Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to personally acknowledge the receipt and status of each one. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please visit our website http://www.seedco.org/about/jobs.php for other job opportunities.

URL: http://www.seedco.org

Job Type: Research/Policy
Organization Type: Grantmaking Public Charities