Government Relations Specialist

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Full Time Professional Remote, RMT, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,650.00 To $73,400.00 Annually

Government Relations Specialist Job Posting

Are you passionate about building relationships that influence meaningful change for young people? Do you thrive at the intersection of public policy, stakeholder engagement, project management, and mission-driven work? National 4‑H Council is seeking a Government Relations Specialist to help strengthen relationships with policymakers, Congressional 4‑H alumni, Cooperative Extension partners, and key stakeholders while advancing government relations initiatives that expand opportunities for youth across the country.

At National 4‑H Council, we empower nearly 6 million young people each year to become confident leaders who are ready for life and work. As the nation’s largest youth development organization, we prepare young people to be Beyond Ready through hands‑on learning experiences in STEM, Agriculture, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement.

As the Government Relations Specialist, you will play a vital role in advancing 4‑H's government relations strategy by cultivating strategic partnerships, supporting legislative engagement, and amplifying youth voice at the local, state, and federal levels. You will lead stakeholder engagement efforts, coordinate high‑impact events such as Citizenship Washington Focus Hill Day and Congressional 4‑H Week, conduct policy and stakeholder research, and develop communications that strengthen relationships with elected officials, Congressional staff, and 4‑H alumni.

From managing projects and preparing legislative briefings to creating meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with policymakers, you will help ensure our advocacy efforts are organized, responsive, and impactful while supporting the continued growth and influence of the 4‑H movement.

Join us in helping shape a future where young people have a seat at the table and their voices help influence policies that strengthen communities nationwide. Through your leadership in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and youth advocacy, you will help expand the reach, visibility, and impact of 4‑H while inspiring the next generation of civic leaders to be Beyond Ready. #4HBeyond

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The Government Relations Specialist supports National 4‑H Council's (Council) efforts to strengthen relationships with federal and state policymakers, Congressional 4‑H alumni, and other key stakeholders. This position plays a strategic role in advancing Council's and Cooperative Extension’s (the nationwide system through which 4‑H is delivered) government relations strategy by leading engagement activities, creating youth voice opportunities, providing communication, administrative, and project management support.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff & Government Relations, the Specialist helps ensure that advocacy, partnership, and stakeholder engagement efforts are organized, responsive, and impactful while elevating the experiences and perspectives of young people involved in 4‑H.

• Initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with government officials, Congressional staff, 4‑H alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting 4‑H, Cooperative Extension, and youth development.
• Proactively maintain engagement records and contact databases, and lead research to identity 4‑H alumni in public service to support strategic relationship‑building and outreach efforts.
• Conduct research on sector best practices and provide recommendations to improve Government Relations and Stakeholder Relations approaches.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Planning and execution of Citizenship Washington Focus Hill Day, Congressional 4‑H Week activities, and Congressional 4‑H alumni engagement initiatives.
• Develop…