Government Affairs Director implements strategic plans and oversees engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Manages teams that build relationships and liaise with government entities(federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Director performs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, Government Affairs Director creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Government Affairs Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Government Affairs Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Director of Government & Community Affairs
Report to: Deputy Executive Director
Status: Full time, Exempt
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000, dependent on experience
Who We Are
El Museo del Barrio, New York's leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic and cultural landscape of the Caribbean and Latin America. The richness of Latino cultures is represented in El Museo's wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts events, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. A dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering space, El Museo is a center of cultural pride on New York's Museum Mile.
Director of Government & Community Affairs
The Director of Government and Community Affairs is responsible for overseeing all activities relating to advocacy, public funding, and government and community relations. This role involves cultivating and maintaining strategic contacts in City, State and Federal government to increase the institution’s ability to secure public funds for El Museo del Barrio’s operational and capital needs. Working closely with the Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Government and Community Affairs prepares and oversees the submission of funding requests and corresponding reports at city, state, and federal levels.
This position works with public agencies, consortia, and alliances to help develop and implement cultural policies, respond to requests from elected and community officials on matters related to the Museum and the arts, and research specific matters of concern to the Museum as required.
Supported by the Community and Government Affairs Coordinator, the Director of Government and Community Affairs liaises between community and cultural organizations who serve a broad audience of adults, families, youth, and children. This role identifies, facilitates and fosters opportunities through public programs, outreach, collaboration and partnership with community organizations, libraries, universities, senior centers, civic groups, government entities and cultural organizations. These efforts aim to expand access to the Museum for new and non-traditional audiences, with a particular focus on Latino communities in the New York Metropolitan area.
The Director of Government and Community Affairs works closely with all appropriate departments to raise the Museum’s profile and establish good will in the community and build Trustees’, staff and volunteers’ understanding and ownership of El Museo’s government and community affairs efforts. This position prepares reports for various El Museo audiences as required, including the Board of Trustees and with the support of the Community and Government Affairs Coordinator, represent the Museum in various external forums as required and directed.
This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of two days in office a week.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000, dependent on experience
Benefits
Benefits include Medical (up to 100% employer-paid plans available), Dental and Vision insurance. Employees may obtain additional coverage for themselves and/or their families at a low cost. El Museo offers the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) 401(k) Savings Plan and CIRS Group Life & Welfare Benefits Plan. A TransitChek/Metrocard commuter plan is currently offered to eligible full-time employees. El Museo currently extends a 10% discount to employees on all museum shop merchandise. Paid time off includes thirteen (13) holidays, ten (10) vacation days, two (2) personal days and ten (10) sick days.
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El Museo values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. El Museo’s commitment to a diverse workforce has been a key to our success. In accordance with that commitment, El Museo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, military, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.