The Long Island Association is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Programs to implement the vision of the LIA’s Board and Executive Team to foster Long Island’s economic growth. We are currently accepting applications for a new team member with a multi-disciplinary set of skills to support the LIA’s government affairs, communication, membership engagement, and events.
The primary responsibilities of the position will include:
- Supporting the management of the LIA's advocacy portfolio;
- Contributing to the development and implementation of major LIA programmatic initiatives, including research on policy issues, drafting letters, grant writing, and outreach to partners and stakeholders related to programmatic development;
- Supporting the implementation of all LIA events, including working on logistics for major, committee, and special events prior to the event and the day-of the event;
- Expanding opportunities to promote and communicate the work of the LIA on new digital communication channels;
- Researching opportunities to engage new members, building upon our communication and outreach strategies, and supporting membership growth; and
- Attending regional events to promote the work of the LIA.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor and Master-level college degree with five years of work experience.
Demonstrated strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of government, marketing/sales, digital platforms, and non-profit organization administration are a plus.
Preferred knowledge of the Long Island region and its challenges and opportunities.
Health and retirement benefits available
Partially remote position
Please contact LIA Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications Stacey Sikes with any questions at ssikes@longislandassociation.org.
Applicant Information:
The primary responsibilities of the position will include:
- Supporting the management of the LIA's advocacy portfolio;
- Contributing to the development and implementation of major LIA programmatic initiatives, including research on policy issues, drafting letters, grant writing, and outreach to partners and stakeholders related to programmatic development;
- Supporting the implementation of all LIA events, including working on logistics for major, committee, and special events prior to the event and the day-of the event;
- Expanding opportunities to promote and communicate the work of the LIA on new digital communication channels;
- Researching opportunities to engage new members, building upon our communication and outreach strategies, and supporting membership growth; and
- Attending regional events to promote the work of the LIA.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor and Master-level college degree with five years of work experience.
Demonstrated strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of government, marketing/sales, digital platforms, and non-profit organization administration are a plus.
Preferred knowledge of the Long Island region and its challenges and opportunities.
Health and retirement benefits available
Partially remote position
Please contact LIA Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications Stacey Sikes with any questions at ssikes@longislandassociation.org.
Applicant Information: