Associate, Government and External Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

About BRIC: 

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action. For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn’s cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyn’s creative future.

About the Government Affairs Associate Role: 

BRIC seeks a full-time Government Affairs Associate to serve as a key member of the Development team. Reporting to the Vice President of Government & External Affairs, this role supports BRIC's government fundraising efforts by assisting with government grant applications, grant reporting, budget management, Salesforce CRM data management, data analysis and reporting, and post-award government contract administration and compliance. 

What You’ll Do in the Role:

The Government and External Affairs Associate will be responsible for the following in addition to any other project as assigned by their supervisor, the Vice President of Government & External Affairs: 

• Support the administration of BRIC's government grants and contracts from application through award, contract execution, reimbursement, compliance, and final reporting across federal, state, and local agencies.
• Review government contracts and summarize funding requirements; coordinate with Finance, Communications, Operations, and Program staff to ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, and manage the activation of contractual obligations.
• Track government grants, contracts, awards, payments, deliverables, and reporting deadlines while maintaining accurate reports, records, calendars, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain organizational profiles and compliance filings in government funding systems and databases, including PASSPort, Grants Gateway, SFS, SAM.gov, and other required platforms.
• Monitor city, state, and federal funding opportunities, legislative activity, budget hearings, public policy developments, and agency announcements relevant to BRIC, and alert regarding any and all new funding opportunities.
• Draft briefing materials, testimony, talking points, reports, presentations,and other written materials for internal and external audiences, as it relates to BRIC’s Government and External Affairs activities, brand, and communities. 
• Coordinate and manage meetings, communications, and relationship management with elected officials, government agencies, community boards, and external partners.
• Support and coordinate government relations, advocacy campaigns, legislative visits, civic engagement initiatives, public events, and elected official participation in BRIC programs,
• Collaborate with and across BRIC Arts Media, especially Programming, Communications, Development, Finance, and Operations to collect data, develop impact reports, track organizational metrics, and support cross-departmental initiatives, as well as inform BRIC community as to updates and happenings.
• Represent BRIC and the best of BRIC’s impact work at meetings, hearings, conferences, and community events as assigned.
• Maintain, update and grow the government affairs databases, contact lists, correspondence, award tracking, acknowledgments, and event invitation lists.
• Provide necessary and vital administrative and project management support to the Vice President of Government & External Affairs, including coordinating civic and government media projects and programming and performing other related duties as assigned.
• Engage with and support the Chief Revenue Officer and BRIC’s Executive Team as needed and as directed

You’ll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

• Mission & Values Alignment : A passion for BRIC’s support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
• Experience & Qualifications:
  • Commitment to BRIC’s mission and values, including equity, access, and artistic innovation.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 2-3 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related nonprofit or civic sector work.
  • Strong understanding of NYC and NYS government and legislative processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines, and effectively communicate and articulate KPIs
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
  • Event production and/or media-savvy experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce preferred, and relevant CRM experience a must

• Commun ication: An emotionally intelligent, values, and results-driven team player who can collaborate across departments and at all levels of the organization. An excellent communicator who prioritizes community partnerships, audience engagement, and guest services.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion : Brings experience operationalizing equity within this role.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $50K - $60K
• Status and location : This is a full-time, non-exempt role based in our Brooklyn office. 
• Benefits : BRIC has a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid time off, 403B retirement plan, pre-tax transit cards, medical flexible spending plans and more. BRIC currently pays 100% of the premium for employee medical, dental and vision coverage starting on the first of the month after 2 months of employment. 
• Mission & Values : BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn's creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

How to Apply:

All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found here on our website.  Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.