Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onShift Midtown, 330, West 38th Street, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10018, United States
About the Role
The Manager of External Affairs is a strategic leader dedicated to advancing Selfhelp's mission by managing government relations, external partnerships, and public policy engagement. This role serves as the organization's voice in the public sphere, working closely with city, state, and federal stakeholders, coalition partners, and internal program leaders to elevate Selfhelp's visibility and advocate for community needs.
As a registered NYS and NYC lobbyist, you will represent Selfhelp's budgetary and policy interests while overseeing compliance and filings. Your day-to-day involves coordinating site visits, briefings, and testimony with government officials, while monitoring legislation and funding opportunities to ensure Selfhelp's programs and strategy remain responsive to the evolving landscape. You will also act as a key spokesperson, building relationships with media and preparing senior leadership and subject-matter experts for high-level engagements.
Beyond policy, this position plays a vital role in strategic communications. You will collaborate with the Communications team to align advocacy goals with organizational messaging, contributing to the development of talking points, website content, and external-facing materials. This role requires a unique blend of political acumen and interpersonal skill to navigate diverse stakeholders, from elected officials to community members, ensuring that external engagement consistently supports Selfhelp's priorities in aging services, housing, mental health, and immigrant support.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Shift Midtown, 330, West 38th Street, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10018, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as primary liaison to elected officials and government agencies at city, state, and federal levels
- check_circleRepresent Selfhelp's interests as a registered lobbyist and oversee compliance filings
- check_circleMonitor legislation and policy developments to communicate implications for organizational strategy
- check_circleCoordinate site visits, briefings, testimony, and events with government officials
- check_circleSupport advocacy initiatives related to aging services, housing, mental health, and immigrant services
- check_circleDevelop online content, talking points, and external-facing materials to advance organizational goals
- check_circleServe as spokesperson and prepare senior leadership for media engagements and interviews
- check_circlePitch stories and manage proactive and reactive press outreach in coordination with PR firm
- check_circleMonitor media coverage to identify opportunities or risks for organizational leadership
- check_circleBuild and maintain relationships with reporters and media professionals covering key issue areas
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree required
- verified5+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, advocacy, or nonprofit external relations
- verifiedExperience working in or with human services, aging, housing, or healthcare organizations
- verifiedBilingual abilities a plus
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in public policy, communications, social work, or a related field. Bilingual abilities.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Government Relations, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Nonprofit External Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Social Work, Hipaa, Osha, Bilingual.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
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In this Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services at Elder Care Homecare role, you will serve as primary liaison to elected officials and government agencies at city, state, and federal levels; represent selfhelp's interests as a registered lobbyist and oversee compliance filings; monitor legislation and policy developments to communicate implications for organizational strategy; and coordinate site visits, briefings, testimony, and events with government officials.
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To qualify for the Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services at Elder Care Homecare position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, advocacy, or nonprofit external relations; Experience working in or with human services, aging, housing, or healthcare organizations; and Bilingual abilities a plus.
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Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services at Elder Care Homecare is based in Shift Midtown, 330, West 38th Street, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10018, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Elder Care Homecare has listed this Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services role as on-site.
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Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services at Elder Care Homecare typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Manager of External Affairs - Administrative Services at Elder Care Homecare include Government Relations; Public Affairs; Advocacy; Nonprofit External Relations; Public Policy; Communications; Social Work; and Hipaa.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required.
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