Government and Community Affairs Manager

Why Join JVS? JVS is a nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps in employment by supporting jobseekers with the skills and confidence to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages.
Grounded in core values of racial equity and focused on helping our program participants achieve economic mobility, we believe everyone deserves access to training and the chance for a good job.
JVS develops training programs in close partnership with employers in high growth sectors, offering high quality jobs.
Building on decades of experience and success, JVS is a data-driven organization that takes a whole systems approach to addressing employment and economic equity.
Through our direct service programs, employer engagement and policy change, JVS is working toward a future where everyone has access to quality education and training programs that lead to high quality employment and economic mobility.
The Role The newly created role of Government and Community Affairs Manager at JVS will be central to achieving the ecosystem approach of JVS’s new 10-year strategy to advance economic mobility and racial equity across California.
This position requires someone with a deep understanding of what it takes to promote economic mobility and racial equity as well as demonstrated experience and expertise in working with elected officials and through coalitions to create meaningful policy change.
With over 50 years of experience positively impacting over 100,000 lives, JVS aims to leverage our expertise to change workforce policy and public funding statewide as we expand our footprint, to ensure equitable outcomes and access to prosperity for more Californians.
The Government and Community Affairs Manager will report to the CEO for six months to shape the new body of work, before transitioning to report to the CSO.
This individual will be a key member of the JVS Strategy and Business Development team, responsible for spearheading and advancing JVS's efforts in the workforce policy space.
This includes: Increasing JVS's visibility among elected officials, government agency leaders, funders, and building strong relationships with key partners and policymakers.
Monitoring the policy landscape to identify areas where JVS can make the most significant impact.
Connecting with peers and change-makers to establish strategic and impactful coalition partnerships for JVS's top policy agenda items.
Supporting the organization's ability to uplift participant stories and link individual experiences to systemic issues such as policy, legislation, and employer practices.
Scope Support JVS Legislative and Advocacy Agenda: Identify key elected officials to cultivate based on region, committee roles, and relevant issue areas.
Develop a meeting schedule and cadence to cultivate relationships with elected officials.
Monitor key elected officials' positions on relevant policy issues.
Track key bills and provide updates to the relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate with the marketing team to integrate policy matters into JVS's storytelling agenda.
Actively gather and share information from JVS teams support the overarching strategy and vision.
Thought Leadership Support: Conduct research on policy issues and develop content related to thought leadership.
Assist in building relationships with key stakeholders through supporting communication efforts.
Collaborate with JVS Public Affairs consultants, providing research, program participant stories, data, statistics, etc.
Staff and Support The JVS Public Policy Committee: Create presentation decks, draft agendas, and talking points for policy committee meetings.
Follow up on action items and provide necessary updates to stakeholders.
Assist with outreach efforts related to policy initiatives.
Monitor Legislation and Funding Streams: Stay informed about important legislation and funding opportunities.
Attend briefing meetings, webinars, and participate in planning groups to gather relevant information.
Support the JVS Development team by identifying potential funding opportunities and sharing policy-related research for proposal development.
Strengthen JVS Presence and Effectiveness through Coalition Work: Shadow our Chief Executive Officer in coalition meetings and provide additional capacity for research and follow-up.
Engage in coalition efforts such as RESET, CA EDGE, NSC Skills in the States, America Forward, and NJHSA Advocacy Committee.
Qualifications Relevant experience with and keen working understanding of the California policymaking process and government relations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on shared projects.
Demonstrated experience in government affairs, public policy, or advocacy work.
Strong understanding of legislative processes, policy analysis, and the political landscape.
Excellent relationship-building and networking skills to establish connections with elected officials, government agencies, and key partners.
Exceptional research and analytical abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey policy-related information to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of the social services or workforce development sectors is a plus.
As the Government and Community Affairs Manager at JVS, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by advancing JVS's policy agenda and building strategic partnerships.
If you are passionate about advocating for positive change, possess strong political acumen, and have a commitment to social impact, we invite you to apply for this position.
Join our team and contribute to creating a better future for individuals and communities through policy advocacy and engagement.
What We Offer Annual Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Equitable pay 100% covered medical and dental plans for the employee Accrued twenty (20) days of Vacation + accrued twelve (12) days of Paid Sick Leave Paid federal and Jewish holidays 3% 403(b) retirement contribution match and 3% non-elective contribution Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA Pet Insurance Discounts Employee Assistance Program Professional development opportunities and $500 Work-From-Home stipend This position is hybrid with the expectation of working in our San Francisco office; JVS does not provide relocation packages 4 Day Work Week Pilot starting 09/01/2023 JVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disabilities.
We welcome diverse applicants.
Please let us know if you need accommodations or auxiliary aids for the interview process.
JVS values intersectional racial equity and strives to center people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ+ people.
We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities zD4avjDdqQ