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Specialist, Government Affairs (Washington DC/Hybrid)

Feeding America
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United States, D.C., Washington
Aug 05, 2026
Description Work. Serve. Thrive. Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. Feeding America is the nation's largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. This is ahybrid position based out of Feeding America's Washington DC office location. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Employees can be in the office an average of 2 days a week (when not travelling for work) and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day "work anywhere" program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays. Learn more about Feeding Americahere. The Opportunity The Specialist, Government Affairsposition supports key government affairs lobbying efforts to increase food, funds and resources for Feeding America and should have a curiosity in public policy and government affairs. This position manages resource development in support of FeedingAmerica's legislative and policy priorities and will coordinate across the government affairs and policy teams to manage federal nutrition program data collection and analysis, collect key information from the network, partners and federal agencies on programs impacting individuals facing food insecurity, and position Feeding America as the leading authority on hunger and hunger-related issues. Compensation Here at Feeding America national organization, equality is central to our mission and is an integral part of our compensation policies and structures. As such, we maintain transparent salary ranges and clearly defined practices for how our team, including new hire salary offers, moves through these ranges. You can expect us to offer the best salary up front based on these clearly defined pay practices with little room for negotiation. We make exceptions for highly experienced (multiple years of at-level experience) new hires in accordance with our pay practices. Once hired, employees have the opportunity to progress through salary ranges via regular merit increases and step promotions. Salary Range: $88,740 - $93,740 Based on Experience. Benefits: A comprehensive list of benefits available to full-time employees can be found here. Responsibilities: Support thedevelopment of resourcesfor lawmakersthat areutilizedby the Government Relations team, network members, Feeding America leadership, external organizations and policymakers - with a focus on SNAP, TEFAP and other commodities,Food is Medicine,child nutritionand other issue areas as assignedthat support policy solutions to ending hunger. Establish and streamline systemsto house Feeding America resourcesand work with the Policy and Advocacy teamstoregularly updateGovernment Relationsresourcesand post resources to internal platforms like Hungernet. Establish and operationalize a process for providing regular reports on hill engagementfor thedepartmentin Quorum. Provide support in collecting grant deliverables,key departmentreportingmeasuresand other deliverables as assigned to support the Government Relations department. Supports the department leadership and the broader Government Affairs teamacross our annual appropriations work,authorizing campaigns, network fly-in's,and otherprioritiesin close collaboration with Government Relations managers. Support the Government Relations and Policyteamsto develop,implementand reassess policy prioritiesand policy initiativesto advance Feeding America's agenda. Monitor emerging news,federal policies and legislation affectingtheFeeding Americanetwork of food banks,otheremergency food providers, and people facing hungerincreasefood, funds, and resources. Attend hearings, markups,partner meetings, and other essential information sessions toprovidehearing report outs and after-action reviews to the Government Affairs team. Draft newsletter articles and powerpointslides about importantupdatesfor our weeklyGovernmentRelations newsletter,monthlynetworkwebinars, andprovidetechnicalsupport for hill briefings andexternalwebinars. RequiredCompetencies, Experience and Certifications: Strong writing and research skills Basic knowledgeor familiarity withCapitol Hill andthelegislative process Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to a variety of audiences Strong project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to problem-solve Ability to managemultiple projects andcompetingdeadlines Strong attention to detail, criticalthinker,andcommitmentto accuracy Experience with MS Office applications, Quorum,Tableau,Canvaand other legislative tracking platforms preferred Required Leadership Competencies: Fosters an Enterprise Mindset Fosters an Open and Supportive Environment Leads with Accountability Collaborates Internally and Externally Focuses on People and Teams Manages Organization and Business Complexity Communicates with Impact and Influence Feeding America's goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage all individuals, including those from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger, to apply. Feeding America participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.