Associate, Public Policy & Advocacy
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Associate, Public Policy & AdvocacyJob LocationsUS-DCJob ID2024-2091# of Openings1CategoryPublic PolicyAbout Us

Girl Scouts of the USA

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment.

As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork.

Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

As the nation's preeminent leadership development organization dedicated solely to girls, Girl Scouts is the leading voice for girls. Throughout our rich history, Girl Scouts have accumulated a strong knowledge base and significant expertise on girls and their growth and development. This uniquely positions us to address those issues affecting girls and Girl Scouting with all levels of government.

Girl Scouts of the USA's (GSUSA's) Public Policy and Advocacy team represents Girl Scouts within the national government affairs ecosystem of Washington, D.C. We assert our position as a key stakeholder on issues related to girls and directed by the Girl Scout mission. We build strategic relationships with legislative and executive branch agencies, interest groups and coalitions, and other important policy related organizations, to carry out our policy goals and to reinforce the importance of Girl Scouts.

GSUSA's Public Policy and Advocacy team also leads GSUSA's activities in the Global Girl Scouting Movement, including its leadership role and participation in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. In addition, the team leads Global Girl Scouting advocacy efforts and collaborates across the international Girl Scout/Girl Guide Movement, as well as with Girl Scout councils.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate of Public Policy & Advocacy is an integral part of the Washington, DC office. The Associate reports to the Manager, Public Affairs, and works across the Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA) team to promote the Girl Scouts, the future of the Girl Scout Movement and GSUSA priorities & goals, both short- and long-term. The Associate actively participates in a broad range of projects and programs to position GSUSA as a premier voice for girls and to advance Girl Scouts strategic goals, particularly within government relations and global Girl Scouting. The Associate works closely with the team to build and strengthen government relations and global Girl Scouting capacities within our Movement, including with our councils.

The Associate also serves as office manager for GSUSA's Washington, DC location and provides administrative support for PPA.

This is a Washington D.C.-based, hybrid position, with regular in-office requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Primary duties of the position

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Develop and maintain relationship mapping and tracking for key stakeholders including legislative & executive branches of government, coalitions, partners and other organizations/individuals important for PPA work, in collaboration with PPA colleagues
• Maintain and disseminates important background information on lawmakers and policymakers, including alum status, representation of Girl Scout councils, etc., and assure information is easily available to GSUSA colleagues and Girl Scout councils
• Expeditiously manage PPA general email accounts including immediate distribution of inquiries to appropriate team members
• Manage content on the Girl Scout Advocacy Center and other information sources, including Action Alerts and other communications
• Represent GSUSA in coalitions, at meetings and events, as directed by Manager, Public Affairs
• Collaborate across the PPA team to support work

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT COORDINATION

• Support Public Policy colleagues, including project & event coordination
• Manage PPA team master calendar and project tracking
• Maintain and support the PPA section of GSUSA's internal and external resources and sites
• Assess and manage subscription tools and resources for highest use and most currently available sources
• Draft and/or update communications/social media content, in collaboration with GSUSA communications staff
• Manage regular reports and updates to and for SVP of PPA, including project tracking report, periodic reports for National Board, and other reports as directed
• Understand and navigate the resources of GSUSA; create/maintain office files and databases (hardcopy and electronic)
• Create, update and/or coordinate with PPA colleagues on resource materials for councils and other constituencies, including advocacy toolkits, webinars, presentation decks, and other materials in collaboration w PPA colleagues
• Collaborate with PPA colleagues to manage content on Girl Scout platforms (including gsConnect) to assure accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness/usefulness, etc.
• Participate in planning and delivery of programs & events to advance Girl Scouts relevance, organizational priorities and policy agenda.
• Serve as representative of PPA on GSUSA planning committees to develop and deliver major special events including triennial national convention (ex. 2026 national convention in Washington, D.C).

STATE Government Relations

• At direction of Manager, Public Affairs, manage state government relations plan
• Monitor, research and analyze state legislation and regulations with implications for GSUSA, Girl Scout councils, in coordination with state-based infrastructure organizations
• Coordinate with councils, as needed, to support state-based efforts, in coordination with GSUSA colleagues

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Support intern program
• Primary point of contact with building management and concierge
• Support SVP with budget management
• Coordinate with internal resources for product, as needed
• Manage PPA participation in GSUSA human resources-driven initiatives
• Identify and address office needs (i.e., cleaning and maintenance, repairs, additions, supplies), as approved by SVP
• Monitor city/federal rules for in-person activities; monitor city/federal alerts re security & access to office and vicinity of White House

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Administrative coordination duties or may support Executive Team with confidential, administrative support; Individual Contributors who may have responsibility for projects or processes and who are still developing.

• Courage, confidence and character
• Demonstrated experience in research, written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, both print and web
• Strong writing skills across various platforms (including formal and informal correspondence, social media, blogs, etc.) and ability to copyedit and proofread
• Knowledge of the federal and state government
• General understanding of and commitment to national and state issues affecting girls
• Demonstrates initiative and commitment to problem-solving
• Ability to establish/manage priorities and work plans
• Works respectfully and effectively as a team player with a diverse group of internal and external constituents
• Demonstrates curiosity, humility, willingness to learn and to try-fail-try again until success
• Experience and confidence to multi-task with close attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a high-energy, rapid-fire environment
• Embodies professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Willingness to contribute to a positive work environment and corporate culture

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Office 365 or similar suites

Competency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software

Competency in Microsoft Excel or similar software

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (i.e., degrees, certifications)

Degree or Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of 3-5 year's experience in corporate environment

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 -$65,000

This represents the present low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.

What We Offer:

Girl Scouts is powered by people, and we encourage our team members to be their best selves in and out of the office. We place a high priority on flexibility and offer a competitive employee salary and benefits package that includes:

Paid Time Off:

GSUSA offers 20+ days of paid time off, 2 floating holidays, as well as 9 workplace holidays per year. GSUSA staff also enjoy a paid holiday year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year's.

Other Benefits:

• Medical and Behavioral Health Coverage
• • Plan options with individual and family coverage which includes wellness, hospitalization, and fertility assistance.
  • Both plans include GSUSA partial subsidy of premium costs
  • Dental and vision coverage

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) including Health, Dependent Care, and Limited FSA for those with Health Savings Accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(K) with company match
• Sick leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability for salary continuation
• Health and Wellness Classes and Activities throughout the year
• Access to Employee Engagement Groups

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment.