Director of Public Policy, Trade & Supply Chain

## Summary

NCGA’s Director, Public Policy – Trade & Supply Chain is responsible for lobbying, building, and maintaining coalitions and relationships beneficial to the corn industry.

**Reports to:** NCGA Vice President, Public Policy

—

## Duties and Responsibilities

– Lobbying the Congress, the Administration, and various departments and agencies on trade, biotechnology, and other critical supply chain issues.
– Building and maintaining coalitions beneficial to the corn industry and NCGA policy, specifically the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA.
– Keeping Action Team members, Corn Board members, officers, and staff informed of developments regarding issues and NCGA efforts.
– Acting as spokesperson for the organization for issue areas to various audiences.
– Supporting staff for NCGA Trade Transportation and Animal Agriculture Action Team and Production and Sustainability Action Team. Organize activities of grower team responsible for NCGA trade/market access efforts.
– Collaborating with staff from U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to advance international market development and grower trade education.
– Collaborating with Corn Board members, Action Team members, national and state staff, industry colleagues, and policymakers on input supply chain issues.
– Managing outreach and bridge‑building with Embassies of trading partners.
– Staff lead for MAIZALL international biotech initiative.

—

## Qualifications and Skills

– Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
– Excellent writing and oral presentation skills.
– Ability to work in collaborative team setting in a competitive industry.
– Ability to work with constantly changing priorities and under challenging timelines.
– Ability to manage activities of grower members and leaders.
– Able to work independently and make educated decisions.
– Organized, detail‑oriented, and good at time management.
– Experience in dealing with media.
– Must maintain confidentiality.
– Willingness/Ability to work in a bipartisan fashion.
– Familiarity with agriculture, the food system, and/or trade.

—

## Education/Experience

– Bachelor’s degree in related field.
– At least seven years of experience on Capitol Hill, Federal/State government, or equivalent.

—

## Travel

Requires travel (15%). Valid passport and ability to travel outside the United States. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

—

## Position Type/Location

Full‑Time / Washington, DC

—

## Compensation & Benefits

**Salary:** $150,000 to $185,000, commensurate with experience.
**Benefits:** Access to Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑term & Long‑term Disability coverages, and 401k plan.

—

## NCGA is an equal opportunity employer

The National Corn Growers Association is committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Apply here