Director of Government Affairs

### Description

Smithbucklin, a 100 percent employee-owned association management company, is looking for a Director of Government Affairs to serve our clients, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association and the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association. The Director is responsible for the development, management, and execution of legislative and regulatory initiatives at the federal and state levels, working with volunteer committees, managing grassroots activities, working with industry coalitions, and communicating legislative and regulatory activities in association publications, webinars, podcasts, and at conferences.

At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

### Roles/Responsibilities

– Research, analyze, and summarize legislative and regulatory issues impacting the client associations.
– Collect and analyze relevant proposed regulations and legislation at the federal and state level.
– Represent the client associations before policymakers and in industry coalitions.
– Manage the grassroots activities and databases for both client associations.
– Provide primary staff support to client Government Affairs Committees.
– Manage client legislative/regulatory tracking and grassroots databases.
– Develop issue alerts and press releases on key issues.
– Write and produce content for association member e-newsletters, websites, webinars, and podcasts.
– Regularly communicate with association volunteers on industry and association issues.
– Assist in preparation of association conferences and meetings.

### Qualifications

#### Required

– Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college/university.
– 3-5 years’ experience in government, agency, non-profit management, or related industry.
– PC experience with Windows operating system.
– Strong interpersonal skills and focus on customer service.
– Strong written communication skills.
– Strong verbal, public speaking, and communication skills.
– Proficient in time management and organizational skills.

#### Preferred

– Experience with housing, building materials, and construction issues.
– Experience with environmental, energy efficiency, and labor issues a plus.

### Where Do You Fit?

Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge, and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine, and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep, and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

Our hybrid environment offers you the option to work from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

### Equal Employment Opportunity

At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.

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