Government Relations Associate

Government Relations Associate (project-based)

at Clinton Foundation

New York, New York

About the Opportunity 

The Government Relations Associate will work closely with the Government Relations team to coordinate government participation at CGI events including the Annual Meeting. They will serve as CGI’s point-of-contact for some multilateral organizations and government officials and will assist the Government Relations team in strengthening CGI's existing relationships and developing new relationships relevant to our programming. This position requires in-depth knowledge of current events and international relations, as well as superb communication skills and attention to detail in tracking all interactions. The ideal candidate will have experience engaging with government officials and executing their participation at events. 

​​The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global and emerging leaders to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI works with partners to drive action through its unique model. Rather than directly implementing projects, CGI facilitates action by helping members connect, collaborate, and develop Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable plans that address global challenges. Learn more here. ​ 

This is a project-based role from May 1, 2024 - October 4, 2024, and is open to NYC or remote based candidates. 

Core Responsibilities  

• Facilitate government representation at CGI events by conducting research, participating in meetings, and writing briefing memos. 
• Coordinate with some government officials and multilateral organizations and serve as their point-of-contact. Manage invitations and follow-ups in a timely fashion and respond to any inquiries. 
• Maintain and update CGI's constituent relationship databases and all tracking spreadsheets to ensure our records are accurate and up-to-date. 
• Research and track relevant elections and other current events. 
• Other responsibilities, particularly in September ahead of the Annual Meeting, might include: Training Annual Meeting volunteers; Assisting with advance and security walk-throughs; Greeting and escorting government officials on-site at the Annual Meeting. 

Minimum Qualifications  

What we’re looking for: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, degree in political science, government, or a related field preferred
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the field required
• Experience interacting with high-level officials and executing large-scale events preferred
• Excellent email etiquette, research, and writing ability 
• Strong intercultural communication, preferably from diplomatic or protocol experience 

Compensation & Benefits 

Our best estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is $52 - 57K annually, depending on the experience you bring. This role is eligible for overtime pay. This range is based on NYC market rates and may be adjusted if you will be working remotely. We look forward to discussing our compensation pricing strategy, and your expectations, throughout the interview process. Please also note, the Clinton Foundation prides itself on offering a generous benefits package at little to no cost to employees - take a look at our benefits page, so you can get a full picture of our total rewards offerings. 

About the Clinton Foundation 

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world. 

As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost. 

We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action. 

The Clinton Foundation is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, visitors, and volunteers. As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees whose positions require them to be on site to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption. 

Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.