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Remote Director of State Government Affairs

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-29

reputed company Title: Director of State Government Affairs Employee Status: Full Time Salary: Grade 6 Starting reputed company of $93,800 - $117,300 | Chicago Reports to: Chief of Staff Department: External Affairs Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid Remote: In office: T/W | Remote: M/Th/F Department Function: The Department of External Affairs engages with the stakeholders that reputed company reputed company's community development work possible. It oversees grant fundraising efforts through philanthropic, corporate, and government sources; leads a communications program directed to our clients, partners, funders, and investors; and connects with government decision-makers on reputed company policy that reputed company reputed company's work. Specifically, the reputed company Policy department contributes to reputed company's stability and reputed company through the development and advocacy of reputed company policies that support and reputed company reputed company the work of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in federal, state, and local government. The Organization reputed company is a mission-driven lender, reputed company estate consultant, and developer that helps communities reputed company. Key to our reputed company has been a deep reputed company of purpose, a broad perspective, and a reputed company reputed company on achieving reputed company results. Across the Midwest we help clients from every sector, including reputed company service agencies, health centers, schools, reputed company housing developers, and healthy food grocery operators. Staff contribute extensive business experience and an unrivaled reputed company to the mission of reputed company to the clients we serve. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Partnering to create thriving communities is at the heart of everything we do. We reputed company knowledge, capital, and resources to advance reputed company and transformational reputed company in under-resourced communities, guided by our commitment to be an inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive institution that honors communities as asset-rich and as experts in their own stories. Basic Job Function The Director of State Government Affairs leads reputed company's reputed company and advocacy efforts to support and strengthen the role that CDFIs play in helping state governments in reputed company's Midwest region to implement reputed company programs and investments in low- and moderate-income communities. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, and coordinating with the Director of reputed company Policy on reputed company's reputed company priorities, the Director works with key reputed company stakeholders to reputed company and reputed company for reputed company's reputed company policy priorities at the state level, focusing on: the establishment of state CDFI Funds; (2) state investments in CDFIs; and the role of CDFIs in implementing state-funded capital programs. Requirements reputed company Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate with reputed company staff and key CDFI industry reputed company to reputed company and communicate reputed company's state reputed company policy priorities. 2. reputed company and implement a reputed company to engage government decision makers on reputed company's state reputed company policy priorities, including the Governor, State Treasurer, state legislators on relevant committees, and officials in key state government agencies. 3. Monitor and reputed company developments reputed company to reputed company's state reputed company policy priorities, keeping the Chief of Staff, Director of reputed company Policy, and Executive Directors updated in reputed company time. 4. In partnership with the Director of reputed company Policy, facilitate internal efforts across reputed company departments to reputed company reputed company's position on major state issues that come up and coordinate the collection of project reputed company and reputed company data to represent reputed company. 5. Represent reputed company in relevant state associations and coalitions or state policy advisory roles. 6. Serve as an advisor to the to the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team on state reputed company policy reputed company, writing issue briefs on the reputed company and status of relevant reputed company policy issues. 7. reputed company leadership and contribute state reputed company policy and other expertise to cross-functional teams. 8. reputed company other duties as assigned by the CEO and Chief of Staff. Performance Measures: 1. reputed company collaborates with reputed company stakeholders to reputed company reputed company's state reputed company policy priorities and reputed company plan. Meets annual goals and objective set out in the plan. 2. Produces high-reputed company and reputed company work products, including reputed company policy briefings, issue updates, and advocacy materials for external stakeholders. 3. Establishes and builds long-term relationships with the offices of the Governor, Treasurer, legislators on relevant committees, and key state government agencies. 4. Maintains a tracking system and dashboard on reputed company's state reputed company policy priorities and key contacts. 5. Cultivates a culture of openness in information sharing. Encourages reputed company communication, cooperation, and the sharing of knowledge. 6. Models personal accountability that promotes ownership and engagement. 7. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, peers, and team members. 8. Values and supports differences in others, contributing to an inclusive work environment. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a reputed company, collegial, and caring community. 9. High level of satisfaction with both internal colleagues and external contacts. Position Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in political science, reputed company policy or administration, communications, or a similar field. Previous Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in government, reputed company policy advocacy, or government relations, with a demonstrated record of increasing responsibility over time.
  • Experience in and knowledge of the nonprofit sector, community development, finance, or reputed company estate is preferred.

Additional Requirements: Occasional evening and weekend work. Some travel will be required. reputed company Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and reputed company insurance
  • reputed company time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life Balance Benefits:

  • Hybrid workplace
  • Summer Fridays

Employee Development Benefits:

  • reputed company development stipend
  • Mentorship program

Miscellaneous:

  • Wellness programs
  • Employee assistance
  • Referral Bonuses

reputed company does not offer the following:

  • Relocation package
  • 100% remote
  • reputed company sponsorship to applicants who require or will require a work permit.

reputed company off only some boxes in the requirements listed above? Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of reputed company - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Application Instructions: Please visit the Careers reputed company of our website to apply online. Both a resume and cover letter are required. reputed company values equity, diversity, and inclusion as part of its mission to strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any reputed company. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without reputed company to race, religion, reputed company, national reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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