Title:                            Advisor, Coalitions

Reports to:              Director, Campaigns and Partnerships

Job Summary:          The Advisor, Coalitions is responsible for executing robust coalition activities to advance the organization’s policy priorities, representing Heritage to coalition partners in Washington D.C. and across the country, identifying growth opportunities with new and known audiences, and making recommendations on communication and collaboration with partners. As a representative of Heritage and the Outreach Department, the Advisor must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and effectively represent the organization to advance Heritage’s vision and mission.

Job Duties:  Develop and execute coalition strategies to advance Heritage’s policy priorities by leveraging a range of tools including coalition meetings, briefings, events, communication vehicles (digital, social media, press, etc.), and partnerships.  Manage coalition activity with national and state-based conservative organizations, key stakeholders, and leaders.Represent Heritage priorities with coalition partners in Washington, D.C. and across the country by participating in meetings, conferences, and other events. Make strategic recommendations on building and growing relationships with national and state-based conservative movement organizations, key stakeholders, and leaders based on audience goals.Curate and manage coalition partner database of new and known audiences; track ongoing movement activity in those audiences by issue; and develop new relationships.

Qualifications:

Education:      BA/BS required

Experience:     At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in coalitions, external affairs, policy, or communications; at least 3-5 years of specific experience in a conservative public policy-based role is preferred

Technology:    Microsoft Suite; experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platform

Other Requirements:

Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department’s goals and objectives. Promote policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speak with one voice.Display keen interest in and clear understanding of conservative policy priorities. Represent Heritage to other organizations across the country and manage successful relationships based on trust and respect.  Thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere. Have a bias for action – take initiative and self-manage.  Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality. Willing to travel extensively. 

Benefits and Salary:

The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.

The salary range for this role is $83,000 - $93,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications