Principal Associate, Field Operations

Principal Associate, Field Operations Government Relations Field Operations  Field Operations (Field) advances public policy solutions for Pew projects by engaging government officials, policymakers, local elected officials and other relevant stakeholders in their home states and countries through education, mobilization, coalition building, media coverage and government official outreach and engagement. Field staff and contractors (organizers) develop unique state- and country-specific strategies and then organize and execute grass tops, grassroots, public education, and lobbying activities to advance project objectives.

In all efforts, Field works in coordination with program, communications, government relations colleagues and other Pew staff to tailor state- and jurisdiction-specific strategies that contribute to project goals.

Education:

Field uses the best available science and data to educate the public and policymakers about policy issues for Pew’s projects. Organizers advance local understanding of issues and policy goals through fact-based presentations and outreach. DC-based field staff collaborate with program staff and organizers to engage experts, synthesize research, and localize information for educational outreach.   Organizing:
Field staff recruit and mobilize diverse stakeholders, such as community leaders, businesses, institutions and grassroots supporters, by building coalitions and public support for campaigns’ policy objectives. Organizers involve stakeholders in policy discussions through local activities and educational events, sign-on letters, fly-ins, and videos. DC-based field staff work with program staff and organizers to identify optimal organizing strategies for each effort.  

Communications:
Field staff inform the public and policymakers about project priorities by increasing media coverage of policy goals. Field organizers identify third party spokespeople, draft and author opinion editorials, work with local media to place op-eds and letters, and assist supporters and coalition partners in their media outreach and strategic messaging. DC-based field staff collaborate with communications and program staff and organizers to develop materials for diverse media outlets.  

Government Relations:
Field staff engage policymakers on Pew’s project objectives by coordinating public outreach to government officials at all levels – local, state, and federal. Organizers facilitate public interaction with government officials through public events, as well as in-district and Hill meetings tailored to the local political landscape. DC staff work with organizers, government relations and program staff to coordinate federal, state and local government outreach efforts.

Position Overview The principal associate, field operations, is part of the field team based in Washington, D.C. The team supports projects that require field and on-the-ground resources to complement existing efforts and assists in developing and implementing targeted legislative, advocacy and communications field strategies such as organizing, generating media coverage, and managing government relations. The principal associate will engage in tactical strategy development and campaign design as it relates to field operations and in coordination with other programmatic and operations units at The Pew Charitable Trusts.  

This position reports to the senior officer, field operations and will participate in Pew’s hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework “flex weeks” per year. Responsibilities In partnership with the senior officer, identify, vet, and recruit field organizers, campaign specialists, and partner…