Director, Advocacy & Corporate Outreach

SUMMARY

Build and nurture inter-organization and key corporate relationships to drive and increase the value of AMPP to asset owners, government agencies connected with asset owners, and additional strategic member segments necessary to meet and evolve AMPP’s mission, identify and execute on high-value leadership opportunities for the AMPP organization, build partnerships with like-minded organizations, promote relevant AMPP programs, and identify new, high-value programs/products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute Corporate Outreach Strategy: Build relationships with and drive corporate leaders to articulate their vision and requirements related to AMPP.
• Strategize with Organizational Partners: Collaborate with like-minded associations to explore new opportunities and develop future roadmaps for collaboration.
• Engage Businesses and Associations: Coordinate efforts for identifying, voicing, and acting upon AMPP positions and issues.
• Collaborate with Market Leaders: Enhance the visibility of AMPP to both agencies and asset owners.
• Represent AMPP’s Interests: Presentations impacting visibility and value to asset owners, agencies, and strategic groups.
• Energize Grassroots Membership: Participate in advocacy efforts, collaborating with Government Relations and Public Relations staff.
• Implement Global Grassroots Strategy: Identify, mobilize, and empower grassroots advocates.
• Engage with Press/Media: Effectively promote AMPP’s position on issues impacting asset owners and other businesses.
• Guide Staff/Committee Identification: Enhance credibility, visibility, and promote the value of AMPP services.
• Develop PR Programs: Enhance visibility to agencies and asset owners through strategic and tactical PR programs.
• Prospect for New Business: Collaborate with senior management and volunteers to identify new business opportunities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, public policy, communications, media, marketing, journalism or writing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience utilizing strategic influencing skills with corporate members in an Association setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Advanced relationship development and management skills required, including development and conveyance of goals and messaging points; personable presentations; relationships with media sources; etc. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to develop and interpret business graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Must possess a specific level of communication skill both verbal and written. Have demonstrated personnel management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to evaluate staff performance and provide direction, is highly desirable. Ability to work in a multi-task environment taking into account various external factors and to communicate efficiently and accurately to both managers/supervisors and subordinate staff.

Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in word processing and spreadsheet software. Ability to learn and use association-specific software.

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