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Government Affairs Coordinator
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About the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.
Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.
At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.
Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.
Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.
Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.
Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.
Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
As the Government Affairs Coordinator, you will provide critical administrative support to the Government Affairs team in its advocacy for both the Museum and wider arts institutions across the city. You will coordinate between external stakeholders in local, state and national government and internal stakeholders both within the department and the wider museum. You will ensure smooth daily operations of the department by managing vital communication channels and assisting with cultural advocacy & community engagement initiatives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
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Provide administrative support for the Government Affairs team including managing calendars, coordinating meetings and scheduling appointments between City Hall, Albany and Washington DC and key internal stakeholders.
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Manage incoming calls and correspondence from local resident and Government contacts, ensuring timely responses and maintaining professional relationships with neighbors and external partners.
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Prepare and submit reports, funding applications and official documents to City & State agencies ensuring paperwork is accurate, up to date and compliant with government regulations.
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Plan and coordinate departmental events with political stakeholders, community forums and advocacy groups. Prepare invitations, RSVPs, and coordinating catering and A/V needs. Provide event support and engagement with stakeholders.
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Coordinate travel arrangements for team members attending meetings in Albany, D.C., and other locations. Ensure that all logistics are handled efficiently and within budget.
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Assist in the development of community engagement & advocacy plans including attending events, and meeting with government officials.
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In collaboration with the Communications, Marketing and external partners, manage social media and marketing content to highlight the Museums cultural contributions and help inform policy priorities.
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Monitor, research and report on external political developments at the local, state, and federal level using social media, political outlets, and news sources to keep the team up to date on relevant legislative and political climate changes.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate cross functional initiatives and ensure alignment of advocacy goals. Coordinate cross departmental advocacy projects to generate pubic and government support.
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Organize documentation of files, order supplies and provide administrative support to department as needed.
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Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in public policy, political science, communications, or a related field.
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2 years of experience in administrative support, government relations, or community outreach, with a preference for experience in government affairs or public policy.
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Experience or knowledge of community organizing, government processes, or political affairs is highly valued.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint). Experience with project management tools and database systems is a plus.
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
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Pay Range: $37.00 - $38.00 / Hourly
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The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.
Location Requirements
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.
Benefits Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
- Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
- Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
- Free financial-planning services
- Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
- 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
- A subsidized staff cafeteria
- Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.
The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact
benefits@metmuseum.org
.The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
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