Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director to lead its Puerto Rico Relief and Economic Policy Initiative. This initiative was launched to direct American Progress policy and communications resources to an initial, immediate-term response in Puerto Rico after the 2018 hurricanes, with an eye toward long-term planning for the economic well-being of the island. This is an entrepreneurial position that will require an enthusiastic self-starter dedicated to effecting positive change for the people of Puerto Rico. This position is budgeted for a one-year term, with possibility to renew.
Responsibilities:
- Organize stakeholder groups in Washington, D.C., and represent American Progress in various coalitions.
- Interact with members of Congress and the administration on a variety of issues affecting Puerto Rico.
- Work with American Progress policy and advocacy teams to produce new content on issues affecting Puerto Rico and the diaspora.
- Advocate to protect vulnerable populations on the island.
- Educate and engage constituent groups and the diaspora.
- Ensure that the right conversations are taking place as fiscal and financial decisions are being made.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- At least eight years of professional experience.
- Deep expertise of the relationship between Puerto Rico and the federal government—particularly of federal programs and funding mechanisms.
- An understanding of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) and its oversight board considerations is extremely valuable.
- Strong existing relationships with stakeholders who are interested in Puerto Rico issues; these may include contacts in the Puerto Rico governor's administration, partner organizations, members of the diaspora, members of Congress and staff, and current and former federal agency personnel with knowledge of Puerto Rico.
- The ability to remain neutral on the issue of the political status of Puerto Rico.
- The ability to successfully manage external relationships.
- Experience formulating and overseeing legislative strategy, advocacy, and education plans; experience coordinating related communications efforts.
- Exceptional prioritization and facilitation skills to coordinate Puerto Rico work across several American Progress policy teams, Government Affairs, CAP Action War Room, Communications, and others as appropriate.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
Please apply here.
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