Main Street America

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Description: • Advance MSA’s federal, state, and local Policy Agenda through legislative monitoring, policy analysis, coalition engagement, and advocacy training. • Ensure Main Street communities have access to capacity-building resources and policy tools while equipping local leaders to effectively advocate for their priorities.  • Use network resources and partnerships to develop advocacy solutions to Policy Agenda goals. • Lead MSA’s Advocacy Community of Practice. • Deliver advocacy training for Coordinating Programs and local leaders. • Represent MSA in coalition meetings, federal agency convenings, and policy events. • Support execution of Hill Day and advocacy programming at the Main Street Now Conference. • Track emerging and passed federal legislation relevant to MSA and prepare policy analyses. • Assist in implementing the MSA Policy Agenda, including dissemination to external stakeholders and MSA member engagement. • Identify and share government funding opportunities with members and partners. • Draft public comments, policy briefs, and research reports. • Serve as primary contact for government relations content and external policy communications. • Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated messaging. • Develop educational materials, success stories, and case studies for the MSA network. • Partner and collaborate with colleagues on long-term organizational goals. • Participate in cross-team initiatives and contribute to strategic planning. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree required. • 3-5 years of previous experience, preferably related to public policy and economic development, preferred. • Demonstrated interest in and passion for improving social and economic outcomes in communities through issues related to MSA’s Policy Agenda. • Strong written and verbal communication skills to execute Policy Agenda-related advocacy, from writing policy memos to creating advocacy materials and meeting with legislators. Can explain complex ideas and make them relevant to specific audiences. • Experience building relationships with constituent groups, external partners, and colleagues to advance goals. Can collect, assess, and process feedback from various stakeholders to inform department actions. • Manages complex projects in a detail-oriented manner, connecting big picture outcomes to daily task management. Creates and improves systems to implement objectives and track outcomes efficiently. • Strong, sound judgement while maintaining flexibility. Can adapt to changing dynamics while maintaining organizational values and personal integrity. • Ability to work in a remote-first environment, with supervisor and colleagues located across the country. Can utilize online collaboration tools such as Teams, Microsoft products, and project management software like Asana. • Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 1-2 engagements per quarter), including Main Street national and statewide conferences. Benefits: • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) • Generous paid time off, including more than 25 holidays annually • Flexible 35-hour workweek and "Rejuvenation Weeks" for focus and planning • Professional development funds and training opportunities • Retirement plan contributions and a pre-tax 403(b) plan option • Main Street America fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, prioritizing balance, growth, and inclusivity for all team members.