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Public Policy and Advocacy Manager

Job Details

San Antonio Food Bank - Main Building - San Antonio, TX
Bachelors Degree
$55,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary
Road Warrior

Description

General Description:  The primary objective of this position is to assist the Chief of Government and Public Affairs with advocacy, working towards improvements in government food programs and policies. Develop and work on the San Antonio Food Bank’s advocacy strategies to raise awareness about hunger and mobilize individuals to act.

Essential Functions:

  • Support Food Bank Advocacy and Education efforts through participation in national, regional, and statewide advocacy and education initiatives.
  • Assist with developing a legislative agenda that articulates the San Antonio Food Bank’s policy priorities.
  • Work with other anti-hunger advocates to identify and implement timely advocacy strategies.
  • Cultivate a network of advocates (made up of agencies, donors, volunteers, and hunger advocates) and utilize them in building support for items on our legislative agenda including recruiting new supporters for the Food Bank mission.
  • Manage potential ad hoc community committees of individuals to pursue advocacy issues.
  • Design and implement advocacy action steps for individuals by working with national and state partners.
  • Draft internal and external communications with updates, notes and requests.
  • Update reports and database entries including tracking project indicators.
  • Develop and oversee the use of a community education and organizing program, implement interactive workshops on hunger i.e., mobilizing religious and community groups in the fight against hunger.
  • To comply with and abide by all personnel policies and accept additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Government and Public Affairs.
  • Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, teamwork, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
  • Experience in public policy, government relations, or a related role.
  • Understanding of legislative processes and policy development.
  • Advocacy experience at the local, state, or federal level (preferably all three). Familiarity with digital advocacy tools and platforms is a plus.
  • Understanding of and familiarity with issues of poverty.
  • Public Policy knowledge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical ability: ability to manage information from several different sources, draw conclusions and formulate strategy.
  • Skills in computer applications i.e., word processing and database management.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other Food Bank staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to present a professional demeanor under a variety of conditions.
  • Some travel is required.
  • Early morning, evening or weekend work may be necessary to attend events, meetings or in response to disaster work. Flexibility with schedule required.
  • This position requires driving, clean driving record, driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

 

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

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, hear, keyboard, and utilize fine manipulation and near visual acuity. The employee is occasionally required to walk, utilize gross manipulation, push, pull, reach, and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job is performed in an indoor office environment and occasionally may require attendance at outdoor events. You may be required to drive to different locations with varying conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

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