Job Description
About USGLC:
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a bipartisan network of more than 500 businesses and non-governmental organizations, alongside national security and foreign policy experts, and leaders from the business, faith, academic, and community sectors across all 50 states. Together, they support a smart power approach to U.S. foreign policy, elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense to help build a safer, more prosperous world.
Working in Washington, D.C., and in communities nationwide, the USGLC promotes stronger civilian-led tools of American engagement abroad, development and diplomacy, alongside defense. The Coalition advocates for a robust International Affairs Budget, recognizing international affairs programs as a cornerstone of effective U.S. foreign policy and a key driver of American security and economic prosperity.
The USGLC was founded in 1995 when a diverse group of companies, NGOs, and foreign policy leaders came together in response to proposed congressional cuts to the International Affairs Budget. Recognizing the vital role diplomacy and international development play in strengthening national security, the Coalition engages with Congress, the White House, and stakeholders across the country to raise awareness of the importance of these investments for Americans at home and abroad.
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition operates through two affiliated entities: the Center for U.S. Global Leadership, its educational arm, and the U.S. Global Leadership Campaign, its advocacy arm. Today, the USGLC maintains operations and partnerships in 32 states across the United States.
For additional information please visit www.usglc.org
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of National Outreach will lead USGLC’s nationwide educational advocacy and coalition-building efforts. As a member of the senior leadership team, this role will help shape the organization’s outreach strategy, guiding advocacy and mobilization initiatives to strategically engage key Members of Congress across party lines.
The Director of National Outreach will bring strong leadership experience in issue-based advocacy and/or political organizing, along with exceptional strategic planning and management skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
This position is based in Washington, D.C., and will oversee a team of eleven.
Responsibilities:
STATE OUTREACH INITIATIVES
· Develop and implement a national field strategy to advance the mission and goals of USGLC to maximize the impact of a national network of grasstops leaders to engage with policymakers on the importance of America’s role in the world and diplomatic and international assistance programs.
· Drive the growth and development of diverse grasstops networks in the USGLC’s strategic states, which include bipartisan influential voices, such as business, civic, military, academic, agriculture, and faith-based leaders to support USGLC’s efforts.
· Organize educational programs and events to build a nationwide network of advocates.
· Oversee the strategic mobilization of state, military, faith, farmer and mayor leaders to communicate with policymakers during key opportunities across the year.
· Set and implement strategies to deepen and expand strategic affinity groups from around the country such as farmers, veterans, business and faith communities to maximize impact.
· Represent, moderate events for, and speak on behalf of USGLC at public and private events around the country on the importance of U.S. international assistance.
· Lead educational programs and initiatives with candidates running for U.S. Congress.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
· Partner with cross departmental teams on external communications, policy, and Members of Congress engagement.
· Oversee, mentor and direct a national field staff of 11 which includes four direct reports based in Washington, D.C. and around the country.
· Working with the cross departmental teams, guide the strategy to effectively message, engage and educate USGLC’s grasstops network of leaders around the country and national networks.
· Represent and speak for USGLC at events around the country about the importance of America’s role in the world and the need for strong and effective U.S. diplomatic and development programs.
· Set department project cadence to sync with organizational priorities to deliver impactful programs and initiatives.
Key Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader and will demonstrate the following qualifications to serve as USGLC’s outreach efforts:
· Ability to proactively engage leaders in the political, business, faith-based, military, academic, and civic communities, across the political spectrum.
· Must possess exceptional project management skills in an evolving political and policy environment.
· A minimum of fifteen years of experience in political and issue organizing, including leading regional campaign and mobilization efforts.
· Outstanding public speaking skills and ability to create and deliver presentations before high-profile audiences.
· Excellent writing and oral communications skills that provide succinct information.
· Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid, and flexible team environment.
· Ability and desire to travel domestically on a periodic basis.
· A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations, or a related field.
· Knowledge of international relations and interest in U.S. foreign policy and ability to connect these issues to domestic education and advocacy efforts.