Manager, Office of External Affairs
About The Position
The Office of the Vice President & Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) seeks a Manager to head the operational and project management functions of the Office of External Affairs. Reporting to the VP, CEAO, the Manager serves as a vital anchor for the team, driving a portfolio that encompasses issues management, risk prevention, and government affairs. As a core partner, the Manager tracks emerging developments and conducts real-time monitoring to safeguard organizational interests while optimizing internal workflows for maximum efficiency. Acting as a key liaison across the foundation, the Manager fosters cross-functional collaboration and produces high-level briefings and memos to amplify the impact of the Vice President and the Director of External Affairs.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in nonprofit communications, media relations, public affairs, or a related field.
- Strong research, writing, editing, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to monitor and synthesize information across multiple media platforms in real time.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and good judgment.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint) and project management tools.
- Baccalaureate degree in a related field or a record of equivalent professional experience and achievement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in government, political communications, or PR preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor emerging issues through real-time tracking of press, social media, and digital platforms.
- Provide actionable reporting to department and Foundation leadership.
- Develop and maintain project management systems to track the Office of External Affairs’s actions and ensure timely follow-up on both ongoing and emerging initiatives.
- Act as a strategic conduit between internal departments—including Communications, Legal, Operations, and Program teams—to ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration during issue response and crisis management.
- Support rapid response and risk prevention activities by gathering data, maintaining situational awareness, and drafting time-sensitive materials.
- Produce and edit high-level communications, including talking points, briefing memos, media summaries, and executive presentations.
- Conduct research and environmental scans to analyze complex information and provide high-level executive summaries to inform recommendations.
- Draft government affairs-related reports, prep documents, and memos for the President and Executive Leadership Team.
- Collaborate on workflow improvements to refine protocols for risk prevention, issue escalation, and crisis response.
- Maintain internal knowledge assets, including databases, holding statements, and procedural guides.
- Coordinate with external vendors and consultants as directed by the Director and VP of External Affairs to ensure project deliverables are met.
- Partner with the Vice President and Director on special projects, adapting to evolving workflows to support the broader strategic goals of the office.
Benefits
- Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected
- A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network
- Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day
- Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days
- Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities
- Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
