Associate Director, State Government Relations

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths.

Today, through the No Kid Hungry campaign, Share Our Strength is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need.

No child should go hungry in America – we’re on our way to making that a reality and we want you to join us.

We’re bold, creative, always open to new ideas, and 100% dedicated to our mission.

If that sounds like you, we’d like you to consider becoming part of our team.

This position is preferably based in Washington, DC; but could be fully remote for the right candidate.

The position offers a salary range of $102k-$115k.

Exact compensation within the stated salary range may vary based on skills, experience, internal equity, and geographical location.

• Leads work related to Share Our Strength’s state legislative and regulatory priorities, including partnering with our State Campaign Team and state-based partners in the development and execution of strategies and work plans to achieve state policy goals, as well as general relationship building and issue education. This position may be required to register as a lobbyist for Share Our Strength.
• Works with our Policy team and state-based contract lobbyists to monitor legislation and legislative trends impacting nutrition and anti-poverty programs and provides timely analysis and response. Collaborates on the drafting of legislative and regulatory policy to meet the organization’s goals.
• Manage and maintains strong and effective relationships with state officials, staff and external partners on state policy and legislative issues. This includes managing difficult conversations, finding shared common ground, and identifying and establishing new partnerships.
• Support and drives Share Our Strength to reach our goals by providing ongoing feedback, conducting regular needs and progress assessments, identifying barriers and opportunities, developing strategies, and marshalling resources from across the organization.
• Develops an understanding of broader organizational goals and strategies and partners with colleagues on the Advocacy and Government Relations Team to leverage our resources most effectively across local, state, and federal government in furtherance of organizational goals.