Serve and act as the primary advisor on public policy issues to the Chief Executive Officer, board members and staff. The Chief Public Policy and Government Relations Officer will work with the chief executive and the Board of Directors to define short and long-term policy agendas consistent with the mission of Children’s Trust. He/She/They will work with policy makers, legislative staffers, relevant federal, state and local agencies, as well as partner organizations, to achieve those agendas.

Responsibilities include: the identification, monitoring and analysis of issues and legislation, at the state and federal level, which involve and impact children and families; preparing internal and external policy communications; assisting with policy and advocacy training. Supervision of policy interns and/or staff may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Social Work, Political Science or related field; Graduate degree or relevant experience preferred.

• A minimum of five years required with a preference for 10 years of successful experience in direct policy work and government relations, preferably within South Carolina and/or community organizing.

• Advanced knowledge of legislative process, child welfare practices or policy are necessary. 

Benefits

Children’s Trust provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, matching voluntary deferred compensation, and paid time off and holidays.