Associate Director of Government Relations

RESPONSIBILITIES

Political Action Committee (50%)

• In collaboration with the vice president of government relations, develops and executes the fundraising strategy for the ATSSA PAC.
• In collaboration with internal teams, develops and manages the marketing and fundraising campaigns throughout the year to build awareness of and support for the ATSSA PAC.
• Plans and executes PAC related events ensuring a positive experience for participants.
• Drafts communications and provides updates and metrics on PAC activities.
• Prepares and presents information regarding the ATSSA PAC and PAC activities, communicating the benefit of the PAC and how it supports the ATSSA strategic initiatives.
• Networks and builds relationships to support the growth of the ATSSA PAC fundraising.
• Serves as liaison and provides support to the PAC Oversight Committee.
• Executes tasks related to the day-to-day management of the PAC including donor data, budget, disbursements, accounting-related activities, vendor management, process development, record retention, and correspondence.
• Ensures PAC compliance with all federal regulations, laws, and guidelines of internal operations and those of external vendors, consultants, and partners.

Federal Government Relations (40%)

• Conducts legislative research on issues relevant to the industry, tracks and analyzes relevant bills, becomes policy expert on issues relevant to ATSSA membership.
• Attends congressional hearings.
• In collaboration with the vice president of government relations, develops effective grassroots campaign that help secure ATSSA’s recommendations regarding related transportation legislation.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Hill staff, outside organizations and new partners, communicates and advocates ATSSA priorities to elected officials and staff, serves as back-up to vice president of government relations in lobbying activities.
• Organizes and executes a successful annual Fly-In, schedules Hill meetings, prepares materials, and manages event on-site.

Department Operations (10%)

• Drafts content for communications and partners with ATSSA PR and marketing staff to develop content for articles, blog posts, social media, news breaks and other relevant information; drafts other documents and talking points regarding issues as necessary.
• Manages vendor relations for PAC and grassroots advocacy, reviews vendor proposals and communicates within team.
• In collaboration with the government relations staff and other departments, develops and executes the strategic and operational plans for relevant government relations initiatives.
• In collaboration with the government relations staff and the finance department, develops and adheres to annual fiscal budget; presents budget as needed.
• Attends relevant ATSSA and industry meetings as directed.
• Staffs Washington, DC office and serves as point of contact for those operations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned that drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the association.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

A bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, or related field.  At least five years of relevant PAC management experience, government relations experience, grassroots advocacy, and legislative experience. Experience in a member-based organization and/or in the roadway safety infrastructure industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expert knowledge of legislative process; effective writing, editing, organization, and project management skills; detail-oriented; the proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure; at ease networking and communicating with various levels of an organization; ability to execute successful presentations; ability to collaborate in a team environment and experience working with volunteers; demonstrated ability to problem solve independently; ability to effectively analyze legislation; comfortable working in Microsoft Office applications.

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