Specifications include, but are not limited to: - Provide strategic and tactical advice and counsel on areas of political influence, government issues, municipal priorities, as well as grants and new funding at the state and federal level. Issue areas include, but are not limited to: Housing, Homelessness, Transportation, Infrastructure, Land use, Public Safety, Climate and Environment, and Local Control. - Monitor, track, and communicate updates on key legislation. - Provide advice on engagement including opportunities for testimony, meetings, and requests of state and federal leaders. - Assist the City in identifying, pursuing, and securing federal, state, and local program and discretionary funding. - Assist City officials and electeds in developing and sustaining long-term relationships with elected and appointed officials; includes accompanying and/or developing talking points for City representatives and providing meaningful follow-up. - Provide timely responses to inquiries from City staff and electeds on legislative activities. - Coordinate Washington DC visits and meetings for Mayor, City Council, and key staff. This includes accompanying and/or developing talking points for City representatives to meet with members of Congress and key agency officials. - Coordinate and facilitate strategy calls with City staff during the Oregon State Legislative session and on an as-needed basis throughout the rest of the year.
