Black Pen Recruitment

Manager, Policy and Government Affairs

Black Pen Recruitment

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Track and/or attend Congressional briefings, hearings, and other external events
  • Provide information and updates to PEN America staff
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and policymakers
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for federal legislative tracking
  • Research, analyze, and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals
  • Help maintain knowledge management and data management infrastructure
  • Assist in managing and expanding a database of key contacts
  • Provide support for convenings, events, coalitions, and working groups
  • Fact-check and cite-format testimony, reports, and other written products
  • Draft social media, website copy, press releases, blog posts, and policy briefs

Requirements

  • Two to four years of experience in an advocacy or policy focused position
  • Hill experience is a plus
  • Strong editing and research skills
  • Polished written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to quickly create engaging content
  • Ability to think creatively and collaboratively
  • Ability to engage varied stakeholders
  • Ability to problem solve and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Energetic, prompt, and skilled at multitasking
  • Strong administrative and project management skills
  • Knowledge of issues PEN America focuses on
  • Understanding of contemporary debates over free expression
  • Must provide valid proof of U.S. work authorization
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision health insurance
  • paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • pre-tax commuter benefits
  • 403b retirement plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
legislative trackingdata managementcontent creationeditingresearchfact-checkingpolicy analysisdatabase managementsocial media writingcopywriting
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproblem solvingmultitaskingcreativityrelationship buildingadministrative skillsproject managementengagementattention to detail