Legislative Affairs Manager -Houston, TX

Legislative Affairs Manager
-Houston, TX

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled  how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non‑profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
• If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

SCHEDULE: 8am-5pm

Legislative Affairs and Government Relations

• In collaboration with Senior Director of Advancement and other Cenikor executives, develops and manages the Cenikor strategy for strengthening relationships with elected officials and government agencies and increasing their understanding of and support for Cenikor.
• Works with the Cenikor leadership to identify priority legislative and government relations issues potentially impacting Cenikor, and crafts Cenikor position and response there to.
• Communicates and advocates Cenikor priorities to local, regional, state, and national elected officials and staff.
• Organizes and collaborates with community supporters and partners to lobby around specific legislation, including political action committees, with approval from Cenikor Executive Staff.
• Monitors legislation and policy activities, updates, and advises Cenikor leadership about relevant policy proposals and actions, and works with Cenikor executives to analyze potential impacts on the Cenikor.
• Communicates with the Cenikor community to inform them of relevant government issues.
• Coordinates government relations strategy with other relevant stakeholders, including Cenikor executives and Foundation Board members, state and national associations, student organizations, employee unions, and government relations staff from other agencies. Engages constituents inside and outside the Cenikor in support of the Cenikor's government relations agenda.
• Develops a wide range of materials in support of the Cenikor's government relations agenda, such as talking points, legislative summaries, factsheets, testimony, reports, and letters. Works with Cenikor Marketing and Advancement teams to develop relevant public relations materials and Mar Com materials.
• Plans and implements events and other activities to support the Cenikor's government relations goals, such as town halls, news conferences, and meetings. Collaborates with external Cenikor lobbyists to execute lobbying events in accordance with campaign plans as necessary to further advance Cenikor legislative goals.
• Work with Grants Specialist in identifying potential opportunities and relationships that could impact government grant funding for the Foundation.
• Provides technical assistance to Cenikor executives and staff on government relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
• Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadline and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Perform all additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in…