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Director, State Government Relations
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
USA
Full-time
Senior · 6+ years experience
Hybrid
USD 140000-170000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
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Responsibilities
- Identifies opportunities to educate various state, local and federal-level elected officials on issues important to AFPM’s membership, including working with third-party entities, to deliver AFPM’s message to assigned legislative bodies.
- Collaborates with AFPM staff to identify and prioritize issues that constitute the focus of AFPM’s state-level educational engagement.
- Assists in managing the State and Local Outreach Committee, keeping members informed of all legislative and regulatory issues important to the industry and helping plan and execute monthly committee meetings.
- Represents AFPM at conferences and events, including direct interaction with a broad spectrum of state-level elected officials to articulate AFPM’s positions on a range of critical policy issues, and occasional public speaking engagements.
- Manages a coalition of groups engaged in issue-specific, regional educational advocacy efforts, including coordinating with independent contractors, monitoring legislative developments, and serving as AFPM’s primary point of contact for coalition members.
- Works closely with the Senior Director, State and Local Outreach to maintain efficient and effective communications with membership to ensure that AFPM’s outreach efforts remain aligned with member expectations and that members are well-informed regarding the outcomes of our engagement.
- Coordinates with AFPM’s Communications department to develop proactive messaging through social media, op-eds, speaking opportunities, blog posts and other means.
- Identifies and engages other relevant associations and entities to coordinate strategic educational and relationship-building efforts.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in third-party outreach and issues advocacy.
- Previous industry, association, issues or candidate campaign management, and/or congressional or state legislative work experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory and legislative processes in connection with energy issues.
- Firm understanding of the regulatory processes and implications of federal energy and environmental regulations at the state level.
- Exceptional communication skills, including presentation skills, evidenced by experience in communicating advocacy positions verbally and in writing.
- Strong working knowledge of traditional and new media, including social networks and web multimedia.
- Keen attention to detail, including the ability to proofread and fact-check accurately and quickly.
- Experience managing a team of professionals, collaborating and working in a team environment, and working alongside and with other departments.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required. 50% travel anticipated.
- Bachelor’s degree in government relations, communications, or a related field.
- Salary at AFPM is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 (annualized). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of AFPM’s total compensation package for employees.
- AFPM’s comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Choice of two medical insurance plans with prescription coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, child(ren), and other dependents
- Supplemental life insurance option for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, child(ren), and other dependents
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, parental, bereavement, and other paid leave benefits
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with generous employer contributions
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pre-tax parking and commuter benefits
- Personal device / cell phone allowance
- Professional development and educational assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, mental health coverage including telehealth, and other wellness resources
- Free on-site, clean, and modern fitness center and locker rooms
- Free snacks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sodas, seltzers, bottled water, and much more!
- If you are a qualified, interested candidate, please complete the following online application process. Candidates are strongly encouraged to include a current resume and cover letter.
- Only direct applications will be considered; resumes received via placement agency or other third party will not be reviewed.
About American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
Industry & Professional Associations74 employeesFounded 1902
National trade association representing American fuel refiners, petrochemical manufacturers, and midstream companies before federal and state policymakers.
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