Job Summary

The Executive Director, Government Relations serves as the primary representative of Catholic Charities of Missouri before the Missouri General Assembly, state executive agencies, and relevant federal legislative bodies. This role builds and sustains relationships with every Catholic Charities agency across Missouri, provides monthly advocacy briefings to each agency, and coordinates a unified Catholic Charities voice on policy matters affecting the people we serve.

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Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Proven track record in lobbying, public policy analysis, or intergovernmental affairs at the state and/or federal level.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Catholic Charities of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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Executive Director Government Relations

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