Legislative Affairs & Government Grant Manager - Houston, TX
Company: Cenikor
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Job Description:
Cenikor is a non-profit organization and one of the largest
substance use treatment centers in the nation. We are currently
seeking a Legislative Affairs & Government Grant Coordinator for
our Corporate office in Houston, TX.JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction
of Advancement Director, the coordinator supports legislative
affairs and government relations, and government grant functions of
Cenikor Foundation. In collaboration with Cenikor executives and
Cenikor consultants, the incumbent plans and executes a
comprehensive and proactive strategy for that will advance the
Cenikor mission and goals with local, state, and federal elected
officials in markets served by Cenikor facilities, and internal /
external stakeholders and clients. The incumbent is also
responsible for the preparation of proposals and grant
applications, and performance of professional and administrative
work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to
government grant opportunities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Legislative
Affairs and Government Relations
- In collaboration with Director of Advancement and other Cenikor
executives, develops and manage Cenikor strategy for strengthening
relationships with elected officials and government agencies and
increasing their understanding of and support for Cenikor.
- Works with the Cenikor leadership to identify priority
legislative and government relations issues potentially impacting
Cenikor, and crafts Cenikor position and response thereto.
- Communicates and advocates Cenikor priorities to local,
regional, state, and national elected officials and staff.
- Organizes and collaborates with community supporters and
partners to lobby around specific legislation, including political
action committees, with approval from Cenikor Executive Staff.
- Monitors legislation and policy activities, updates, and
advises Cenikor leadership about relevant policy proposals and
actions, and works with Cenikor executives to analyze potential
impacts on the Cenikor. Communicates with the Cenikor community to
inform them of relevant government issues.
- Coordinates government relations strategy with other relevant
stakeholders, including Cenikor executives and Foundation Board
members, state and national associations, student organizations,
employee unions, and government relations staff from other
agencies. Engages constituents inside and outside the Cenikor in
support of the Cenikor's government relations agenda.
- Develops a wide range of materials in support of the Cenikor's
government relations agenda, such as talking points, legislative
summaries, factsheets, testimony, reports, and letters. Works with
Cenikor Marketing and Advancement teams to develop relevant public
relations materials and MarCom materials.
- Plans and implements events and other activities to support the
Cenikor's government relations goals, such as town halls, news
conferences, and meetings. Collaborates with external Cenikor
lobbyists to execute lobbying events in accordance with campaign
plans as necessary to further advance Cenikor legislative
goals.
- Provides technical assistance to Cenikor executives and staff
on government relations issues.Government Grants
- Responsible for conducting the full range of activities
required to prepare, submit, and manage government grant
proposals.
- Document the grant deadlines for consistent communication
regarding funding opportunities across all locations, and update as
needed.
- Coordinate grant completion with Advancement Manager or other
designated facility or corporate contacts.
- Perform prospect research and evaluate prospects for government
grants.
- Work with accounting department to gather information necessary
to report to funders of current or prospective grant programs.
- Communicate and comply with all government grant reporting as
required. Assist with quarterly or annual reports as required by
governmental granting agencies.
- Responds to inquiries from community members and other
interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable
spokesperson or information source to assist.
- Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the
required deadline and use of SMART goals to support annual
performance compensation review.
- Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a
positive working environment for all team members.
- Perform all additional duties as assigned and consistent with
the exempt functions as assigned in this job
description.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:Knowledge of:
- Local, state, and federal legislative and executive
processes.
- Government grant information sources.
- Research techniques for grant prospect research.
- Basic fundraising and grant writing techniques and
strategies.
- Project management and planning principles and practices.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office required.Demonstrated
Skills or Abilities in:
- Developing and deploying traditional and digital marketing
collateral.
- Digital marketing strategies and actions
- Writing compelling articles, persuasive proposals, legislative
summaries, and speeches / executive talking points.
- Proposal writing and institutional donors.
- Strong attention to detail, editing skills and ability to
summarize details for executive and board reports.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with public officials,
consultant firms, and their respective staffs.
- Communicating clearly and effectively with all levels of
management, boards of directors, and staff as well as external
individuals and groups.
- Analyzing and interpreting legislation and policy
documents.
- Legislative advocacy, negotiation, and persuasion.
- Communicating complex concepts through oral and written
mediums, including proven skill in preparing a variety of written
communications such as reports, testimony, and factsheets.
- Planning and organization of multiple simultaneous projects to
ensure all projects progress on a timely and cost-efficient
manner.
- Working independently, as well as with teams, including the
proven ability to collaborate and build consensus with people from
diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's
Culture:
- Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
- Positive, respectful communication with both staff and
clients
- Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve
goals
- Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including
appropriate client boundaries
- Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others
for successEducation:
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, public
relations, communications, or related field required.Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of government relations / legislative affairs,
public relations, or marketing experience required.
- Experience with non-profit, substance use disorder, healthcare,
mental health, or education is preferred.IMPORTANT NOTES:Drug
FreeWorkplaceEqual Opportunity Employer
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