The Office of Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is seeking a full-time Policy Director to work approximately 40 hours per week Monday – Friday during normal business hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
Salary: $75k – $85k (+ $5,000 stipend for relocation expenses)
Preferred Start Date: June 1, 2024
Location: City Hall
Office of the Mayor
414 E. 12th Street, 29th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64106
Responsibilities:
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Develop long-term policy goals, strategies, and areas of focus.
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Work with General Counsel to develop new ordinances/resolutions to advance policy goals.
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Work the Communications to present evidence and develop talking points for press conferences, op-eds, and other policy relevant materials/events/reports/articles.
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Evaluate ordinances and legislative proposals introduced by Council Members and city staff.
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Coordinate federal legislative and funding engagement efforts.
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Engage relevant community and stakeholder groups in developing and refraining policy proposals.
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Identify promising innovative policies from other cities and regions that could be implemented in Kansas City.
Necessary Skills/Qualifications:
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M.A. in public policy/administration, economics, political science, criminal justice, sociology, or other relevant fields. Candidates with B.A.s will be considered if they have strong prior experience in policy or program implementation.
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports, recommendation, and correspondence.
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Strong interest in policy and/or politics. Candidates with an interest in housing and criminal justice policy are especially encouraged to apply.
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Strong work ethic, ability to balance competing priorities while completing work on tight timelines.
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Project Management experience.
Application requirements:
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Resume
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Cover letter.
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A writing sample that highlights the applicant’s ability to succinctly analyze and/or provide recommendations for addressing a policy issue.
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List of three (3) references
How to Apply:
Applications should submit their applications to: MayorQ@kcmo.org
In the subject line put: “Application: Policy Director – Last name”.
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