Government Relations Fellow

JOB DESCRIPTION

Government Relations Fellow

P Street, the progressive alternative to K Street and sister organization to The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), is hiring a Government Relations Fellow to assist our government relations team in building progressive power, turning bold ideas into law, and impacting the national debate in 2024.We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is looking to learn more about engaging allies in Congress and theexecutive branch, turning bold ideas into concrete action, and working within the progressive movement. The ideal candidate should be a collaborative team player, eager to learn, and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills to excel in a dynamic environment. Communications experience is also a plus.On a given week, we engage the Biden-Harris Administration, top Senate and House leadership offices, other congressional offices across the political spectrum, the Biden Administration, think tanks, grassroots allies, and reporters. If you are strategic, nimble, at your best when you have many arrows in your quiver, we encourage you to apply.Our team is virtual, with staff in DC and around the country.

Responsibilities include:Developing issue research, background documents, whip emails, and memos for the Government Relations team.Assisting with the monitoring of news and assessing how the issue landscape changes with current events.Working with existing partner organizations and developing new relationships to advance our reach and create a coordinated strategy around key priorities.Collaborating with the broader PCCC team to plan events with Members of Congress and other progressive allies.Supporting the team in outreach and scheduling with external coalitions, Capitol Hill and Executive Branch offices and maintaining notes and records of meetings.Additional responsibilities as needed and assigned.

Salary and Hiring:The ideal candidate would be available for 10-20 hours of work for the remainder of the school year and full time thereafter through the election. The hourly rate for this position is $20, and following the role’s transition to full-time will offer a salary range of $40,000-60,000, including fully-paid healthcare benefits. An evaluation will take place after the election, at which point a permanent, full-time position may be offered.This position will report to the Senior Legislative Strategists.Applications will be considered as they are received. To apply, please submit your resume and short answers to the following questions (150 words or less) to jobs@BoldProgressives.org. Please include your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Why are you interested in this job and what makes you a good fit?What is a progressive federal issue you are passionate about and why?P Street is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, or disability status.

About Our Sister Organization

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC, BoldProgressives.org) is a million member grassroots organization building progressive power at the local, state, and federal levels. We engage in electoral and issue advocacy work – focusing on economic populism and democracy issues. The PCCC has raised over $40 million in grassroots donations for progressive candidates and committees, trained thousands of state and local candidates, and elected dozens of bold progressives to Congress.