POSITION: Policy Coordinator, Government Relations

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Legislative Affairs & Civic Engagement

DIVISION: Government Relations

STATUS: Full Time Exempt

Summary Description: The Project Coordinator, Government Relations supports the Catholic Charities USA Government Relations Team by planning and overseeing department initiatives, coordinating departmental operations, executing special projects, maintaining consistency in communications and supporting interdepartmental coordination.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage, track and execute government relations special projects relevant to CCUSA’s priorities and needs.
Manage cross-functional collaborations with marcomm to draft memos, one-pagers, policy briefs, social media posts, and other print and digital materials that can be used to support, promote and communicate priorities.
Coordinate the operations of the government relations department in collaboration with the department Vice President.
Ensure all new projects and proposals are consistent with agency mission and within the departmental budget and timeline.
Serve as primary contact for events and meetings, in coordination with the events team.
Schedule and prepare for meetings with appropriate briefing documents, leave-behinds and proper follow-up.
Ensure that engagements between government relations staff and policymakers are tracked and documented as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Embrace CCUSA’s values and the behaviors that support the values
Respond in a timely manner to management requests for information
Strong written and oral communication skills
Interest and/or experience in domestic social policy issues; ability and willingness to understand and commit to CCUSA’s mission and Catholic identity.
Strong internal and external relationship building skills
Solid organizational and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently.
Strong customer/member services skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and to make timely, value-based decisions
Proven ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
Ability to excel in fast-paced, changing, and challenging environments
Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs
Demonstrated ability to learn new web-based programs

Education & Experience:

BS/BA (or equivalent experience) in related field
Three to five years of experience in project management, non-profit, or related fields required.
Project Management Certification and/or tools a plus.

Work Environment:

This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and repetitive lifting of minimal weight.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key components and primary responsibilities.

Application Process

Email a cover letter and resume to hr@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

CCUSA provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, military service or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CCUSA complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Catholic Charities USA recruits only for positions that are included on this careers page. Candidates who advance in the recruitment process should anticipate communications directly from both the departmental hiring manager and the Senior Human Resources Director. Any email communications will be sent from a verified CCUSA email domain (@CatholicCharitiesUSA.org).

Catholic Charities USA will never ask candidates to share personally sensitive information (Social Security number, bank accounts, etc.) during the interview process and CCUSA will never request any payment from candidates in connection with a job application.

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Job Title: Policy Coordinator, Government Relations
Posted On: August 5, 2026