Specialist, GR & Advocacy
About the Company
Goodwill Industries is all about people working. We are North America’s leading nonprofit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. In 2020, local Goodwills collectively provided employment and training services to almost 22 million individuals.
We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these. Goodwill provides that chance. Considering working at Goodwill? Goodwill is nonprofit brand that is respected and highly relevant in today’s economy. Forbes recently named Goodwill one of the "Top 25 Most Inspiring Companies."
About the Job
Goodwill Industries International (GII) is seeking a talented Specialist, Grassroots & Advocacy Engagement to develop and implement grassroots/grasstops advocacy campaigns, utilizing the Legislative Action Center, social media and other digital strategies. This person will engage with local Goodwill organizations to enhance advocacy engagement and support planning of GII’s annual advocacy event.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with Vice President of Government Affairs, has primary responsibility for implementing and managing capacity-building strategies that strengthen local Goodwill organizations' ability to mobilize and engage in public policy and advocacy
Supports design and delivery of advocacy training that helps equip member Goodwill leaders to respond to legislative and regulatory opportunities and threats
Partners with the Government Relations/Legal team to assess Goodwill members’ policy interests, capacity and competencies
Actively works to increase grassroots advocates as well as develop and implement ongoing campaigns and engagement opportunities to enhance our policy impact
Develop advocacy action alerts, talking points, and grassroots messages and ensure routine dissemination of such information
Supports coordination of policymakers' visits to local Goodwill organizations
Engages GII team to mobilize Goodwill's grassroots/grasstops networks by equipping and disseminating information to the GII team and local Goodwill member organizations
Manages and maximizes use of Legislative Action Center by coordinating with GII’s Analytics & Technology and Marketing & Communications teams to ensure effective operations
Ensures content on GII's Legislative Action Center, public website and Goodwill Exchange is current
Maintains GII's Congressional/Grassroots Advocacy database and generate reports and statistics that measure mobilization results
Leads use of social media and other digital strategies to engage and inform local Goodwill members and stakeholders about public policy issues and advocacy opportunities
Supports annual advocacy event and virtual advocacy event planning and execution in collaboration with Vice President of Government Affairs
Uses available resources to review advocacy trends and keep the membership apprised of new developments
Other duties as needed to support the team and local Goodwill organizations
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications or other relevant field
Two to five years of experience in grassroots/tops mobilization
Experience in public policy, advocacy, and implementing state and federal policy campaigns
Experience and ease using Microsoft Office and other computer applications
Expertise using online Grassroots mobilization products preferred
Demonstrated ability to conduct research and analyze information
Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum that equips local Goodwill leaders to engage policymakers
Experience effectively managing multiple priorities and projects
Skills Needed:
Knowledge of state and federal legislative, regulatory and political processes
Strong written, oral, and digital media communication skills
Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meeting strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with GII colleagues, local Goodwill member leaders, and representatives of outside organizations
Demonstrated understanding of grasstops/grasstops advocacy mobilization strategies
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects and produce results on time and with quality
Solid organizational skills and advanced-level proficiency with MS Office products
