The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is seeking a Manager, Federal Policy to work directly with the United States Congress, with particular focus on the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, as well as the Executive Branch and relevant federal agencies.
About CSF:
Founded in 1989, CSF is the informed authority across outdoor issues and serves as the primary conduit for influencing public policy. Working with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), CSF gives a voice to hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers on Capitol Hill and throughout state capitols advocating on vital outdoor issues that are the backbone of our nation’s conservation legacy.
Position Description:
The Manager, Federal Policy will serve as a liaison to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, the largest bipartisan, bicameral caucus on Capitol Hill. The successful candidate will work a traditional work schedule Monday-Friday, though evening and weekend travel will be required at times. The successful candidate will work out of the Washington, D.C. office with the opportunity to work remotely one day a week, depending on the Congressional calendar and prior supervisor approval. This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefits package and room for advancement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze, track, and engage in federal legislation and regulations of interest to sportsmen and women.
- Build bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and the Executive Branch to advance CSF’s mission.
- Serve as a point of contact for inquiries from Members of Congress and Congressional staff, federal agencies, conservation organizations, and allied industry partners.
- Develop and implement legislative and regulatory strategies to improve conservation and opportunities for sportsmen and women.
- Work to actively advance CSF’s federal policy priorities in a collaborative, bipartisan manner.
- Lead and participate in coalitions across the sporting-conservation community, agriculture, and other sectors of relevance to sportsmen and women.
- Actively engage in the policy process, including working towards bill introduction, providing expert written and oral testimony, coalition building around a particular issue, and more.
- Represent CSF at various caucus functions, national meetings, and other networking events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preference given to candidates with degrees in wildlife biology, fisheries biology, conservation biology or natural resource management; or candidates with degrees in public policy, political science, law, or related fields, with prior experience in natural resource issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or familiarity with the legislative process, state legislatures, Congress, and/or governmental agencies and sportsmen’s policy issues. Preference given to candidates with prior work experience in these areas.
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Policy experience in the United States Congress, federal agencies, Executive Branch, or related field is preferred.
- Supporter of hunting, angling, recreational shooting, trapping, and professional fish and wildlife management.
- Ability to build and maintain bipartisan relationships with various stakeholder groups, elected officials, and their staff members.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, process objectives and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated strengths in written communications, policy analysis, and public speaking.
- Team player.
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours, when needed, including evenings and weekends.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Position Location:
The successful candidate will be required to work in CSF’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. with the opportunity to work remotely one day a week, depending on the Congressional calendar and supervisor approval.
Compensation Details:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, benefits include; health, vision, dental, and life insurance options, competitive retirement plan, attractive vacation and holiday leave opportunities, and the opportunity for growth within the organization.
To Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and three professional references to Kelli Altimus at [email protected].