Director of Government Relations - 2025465

Bachelor's degree required. Mature and personal Christian faith. Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief. Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities. Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document. Able to work independently and with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment. Passionate about seeking just, compassionate refugee, immigration and foreign assistance policies. Able to winsomely interact with diverse Christian denominations, media, and elected officials. Master's degree in refugee/migration issues, public policy or related field preferred. 3 or more years experience in governmental service, political advocacy and/or public relations strongly preferred. Experience with biblical/theological studies and/or direct service to refugees/immigrants preferred. Strong writing and oral communication abilities in English. Fluency in Spanish would be a plus. Preference for applicants who have personally lived the refugee or immigrant experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Represent World Relief's public policy priorities to governmental leaders. Shape and represent World Relief's positions on governmental policies impacting vulnerable populations. Supervise at least one additional government-relations-focused colleague. Build and sustain relationships with leaders in Congress, the White House, and administration. Serve as primary lead on shaping policy positions and advocacy campaigns for refugee resettlement and immigration. Represent World Relief within advocacy coalitions. Supervise a staff colleague focused on governmental policy issues impacting international programs. Play a support role in pursuing and responding to media and public relations opportunities. Write and speak on policy issues for governmental and church leaders. Coordinate with U.S. and international programs on advocacy priorities and messaging. Support staff on outreach and relationship building with elected officials and media. Train staff on advocacy priorities. Write newsletters and reports documenting advocacy activities.