Director of Regional Advocacy – Engagement
Clark Schaefer Strategic HR
Director of Government Affairs – Domestic Economic Policy
Cato Institute
full-time
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Location: Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers on Capitol Hill and within the executive branch.
- Identify, create, and assist with opportunities for Cato scholars to provide testimony, statements for the record, and other high-impact opportunities.
- Track and advise Cato scholars and staff on ongoing and emerging dynamics on Capitol Hill and within the Administration to ensure Cato’s maximum impact on the policy debate.
- Devise, recommend, and execute engagement strategies (in coordination with relevant Cato policy staff) for the issue portfolio with the goal of positively influencing the policy debate.
- Oversee distribution of Cato scholarship to Capitol Hill and Administration audiences.
- Work with existing federal affairs staff to ensure Cato-wide coordination of the Institute’s efforts.
- Exercise exceptional judgment to ensure the protection and enhancement of Cato’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and dedication to principle.
Requirements
- Education/ Experience Bachelor’s degree and/or work experience commensurate with the relevant field.
- At least 7 to 10 years of experience on Capitol Hill or the Administration, working in a legislative position or a government affairs department for a think tank, association, state or local government, or the for-profit sector.
- Comprehensive understanding of Congressional rules, procedures, and operations.
- Experience working on domestic policy issues.
- A demonstrated appreciation for and commitment to Cato’s mission and principles.
- Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive, close working relationships on the Hill.
- Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Project management experience, including developing work plans, managing and executing multiple concurrent efforts, and effectively managing data, communication, and work products.
- Limited travel required (approximately 5%)
