Manager, Content Writer - Government Relations (Washington DC/Hybrid)

Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

We are a national, nonprofit organization and the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

The Opportunity:

This Communications position will ensure clarity of voice and accuracy of content for Feeding America’s Government Relations work as part of our effort to advance policy priorities to end hunger in America. Responsibilities include overseeing content writing and editing across the government relations team to ensure accuracy and consistency in data and tone, working with subject matter experts to produce first draft content and copyedit final content for a range of products such as the weekly GR Update, letters to Capitol Hill and Administration officials, press statements from the Government Relations team, and grant and donor reports related to Government Relations work. The Feeding America National Organization has a hybrid work-from-home policy with an average of 2-3 days a week in the office. 

Salary Range: $66,000 to $85,000+ Based on Experience

Responsibilities:

• Manage the writing and editing of department materials for multiple audiences, in coordination with the team’s subject matter experts, including a weekly GR update for our food bank network, government relations department press statements, op-eds, and letters to the editor, letters and documents to Congressional and Administration offices, talking points and speeches for CGRO speaking engagements, grant reports, and other department-wide materials as requested.
• Manage department processes to ensure final written content meets high quality standards, including ensuring review processes are implemented and clear, deadlines are communicated and met, supporting team efforts to ensure facts related to how racial disparities impact communities are appropriately highlighted, and coordinating across departments and with external consultants as needed.
• Manage the updating of department wide style guide and clearly articulate and incorporate Feeding America’s brand “voice” in all drafted internal, network and external-facing communications related to Government Relations.
• Create, manage and implement communication plan deliverables to promote Government Relations initiatives and activities, including talking points, external channel content, pitches and communications toolkits.
  • Ensure all communication reflects the latest data and updated message research from advocacy, marketing and external partners and is updated in a timely fashion and continues to reflect the team’s needs and priorities.
  • Support government relations subject matter experts by providing timely, accurate resources for media and other speaking opportunities
• Serve as content editor for Government Relations team on special projects or for cross-functional review committees. Edit e-newsletters, blogs, correspondence, project reports and presentation decks for consistency and style.
• Serve as a communication liaison for various government relations-related projects, coordinating efforts with other department functions, including digital, media relations, research, brand, entertainment industry outreach, network communication and internal communication.
• Provide support on special messaging projects related to specific target audiences.
  

Foundational Requirements:

• Mission Focused – Demonstrates a commitment to Feeding America’s mission through work and action. Is committed to people keep people facing hunger at the center of our work and strives to translate this commitment into action on a daily basis. Willing to advocate for people facing hunger and serve as an ambassador for Feeding America inside and outside of work.
• Embraces Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Demonstrates a personal commitment to valuing different background and life experiences through word and action. Takes personal actions to build an inclusive culture that ensures everyone can fully contribute based on their unique talents, skills and perspectives and feels welcomed and valued. Commits to driving equitable solutions to address root cause issues by incorporating an equity framework in their daily work.  Committed to continuous personal EDI development.

Required Leadership Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Conveys clear and effective messages using verbal and written communication within individual, small group, and formal presentation settings. Communicates project/operating priorities and updates to key stakeholder audiences that may include staff, network food bank members, donors, and other groups. Responds positively to requests to share information while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive content. Adjusts message and content based on feedback provided.  
• Operates with Integrity: Builds trust by consistently operating with honesty, openness, and authenticity. Anchors actions and decisions in our mission. Consistently treats others with fairness, dignity, compassion, and respect. Demonstrates courage of convictions while respecting the views of others. Supports organization/department decisions in words and actions. Openly takes responsibility for mistakes, corrects them, and apologizes when appropriate and necessary.
• Leverages Functional Expertise: Uses advanced functional knowledge to shape decisions and plans. Takes initiative to stay current and apply knowledge of own field, including to improve processes, practices, and policies. Regularly offers to share functional expertise with others to help them succeed.
• Collaborates Internally & Externally: Forms and sustains effective working relationships that accelerate goal achievement by reaching out to and engaging people from other functions or from outside the organization. Coordinates projects and plans with others within and outside of own area to ensure the work goes smoothly. Pursues networking opportunities and encourages others to form new relationships that benefit all parties. Handles conflict directly and adeptly, respecting all points of view, and resolves issues to create a united path forward.

Required Technical Competencies and Experience:

• 5+ year professional communications experience; communications, publishing, journalism, or Capitol Hill / Administration office, or related field experience preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, deadlines and high-volume, meticulous work within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Superb editing and proofing skills and ability to translate complex concepts and ideas into materials and messages that are simple, clear and actionable.
• Strong team player interested in collaborating with multiple stakeholders to produce the best result while possessing a willingness to learn from others. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with a variety of stakeholders effectively including across the organization, external vendors, and food bank network members.

Feeding America embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity.  Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.