Executive Director Government Relations

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Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted May 29, 2026
Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements

  • 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. 

About this role

Summary

Lead government relations and advocacy efforts for Catholic Charities of Missouri

Job title

Executive Director Government Relations

Experience level

proven track record

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Remote work possible, location not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lobbyingpublic policy analysisintergovernmental affairs

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

public policylobbyingintergovernmental affairs
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