Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs

Title
:
Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs

Department
:
Government Affairs

Status
:
Exempt

Reports to
:
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Positions Reporting to this Position
:
Director of Political Affairs;
Congressional Champions Campaign Director;
Senior Judiciary & Democracy Director

Location
:
Washington, DC

Remote Work Eligibility
:
Regular Hybrid Work

Travel Requirements
:
Up to 25%

Union Position
:
No

Job Classification Level
: M-IV

Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $147,900 - $200,940

For over half a century, the League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), has led the charge for clean air, clean water, public lands, healthy communities, and a sustainable planet for all. LCV has built political power and infrastructure at the intersection of climate policy and electoral strategy – advancing environmental protections, electing pro-environmental lawmakers and aligning action across an integral multi-state network.

We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice and strengthening our democracy leads to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs and a just, equitable and sustainable future for all.

LCV is hiring a Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs to serve as a senior leader and highly visible member of the Government Affairs Department. Working closely with the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and other senior staff, this position will be responsible for designing and executing federal government relations and political strategies to achieve our policy goals. Responsibilities include leading engagement with federal policymakers and overseeing coordinated-side political activities, including candidate endorsements and LCV Action Fund.

The Vice President will have deep experience in federal legislative strategy and/or political campaigns. They will need to excel at strategy, relationship building, and coordinating with external partners. They will also possess strong communication, people and project management skills, as well as a commitment to advancing racial and environmental justice.

This position is classified as “Regular Hybrid Work” and is required to work in-person in the Washington, D.C. office a minimum of two days per week.

• Operate in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
• Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.

• Regularly working in close partnership with the SVP and program leaders, develop and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy to advance progress on top priority climate, clean energy, clean air, clean water, public lands and democracy goals.
• Serve as one of LCV’s most senior lobbyists and external representatives; develop and maintain high-level relationships with members of Congress, committee and leadership staff; and staff organizational principals on high-impact policymaker engagements.
• Manage federal candidate endorsement process, including interviewing candidates, making endorsement recommendations, and working directly with campaigns, political committees, and other stakeholders, including members of the board.
• Help direct LCV’s coordinated-side political activities, including overseeing the LCV Action Fund budget of over $1 million per cycle and strategizing on key opportunities…