Manager, Government Relations

## Manager, Government Relations — Role Overview
The Manager will perform a variety of research, communications, and administrative functions to directly support the advocacy efforts of the AGA Government Relations Team. The successful candidate must be proactive and passionate with an energetic drive to succeed. The candidate will have excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, and be highly organized and solutions‑oriented.

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## Key Areas of Responsibility
– **Weekly policy communications** — Researching, organizing, drafting, and distributing high‑quality weekly policy communications to AGA members.
– **Legislation monitoring** — Monitoring legislation and regulation affecting the gaming industry.
– **Congressional engagement** — Attending congressional hearings, briefings, or external meetings (virtually and/or in person) as an AGA representative, as directed.
– **Writing assignments** — Writing industry communications, legislative and regulatory policy updates, and other special projects.
– **Meeting scheduling** — Assisting in scheduling meetings with Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and other organizations.
– **Event coordination** — Assisting with organizing biweekly consultant meetings, AGA member policy committee meetings, annual trade show, educational forums, webinars, and other AGA initiatives.
– **Delegation planning** — Planning and executing AGA’s annual congressional staff delegation visit to Las Vegas.
– **Additional duties** — Other duties and projects, as assigned.

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## Other Responsibilities May Include
– **Advocacy development** — Supporting the development of strategic education and advocacy efforts directed at Members of Congress both in DC and in their state/district.
– **Relationship outreach** — Relationship maintenance and outreach to industry representatives and third‑party allies.
– **Administrative support** — Performing administrative tasks such as occasional meeting planning and website maintenance.
– **PAC support** — Supporting the GR Director with PAC finances, compliance, and fundraising.

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## Experience & Education
– **Undergraduate degree** — Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, or related fields preferred.
– **3–5 years experience** — Experience with a trade association/corporation, federal/state government, or political campaigns.

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## Skills
– **Attention to detail** — Exceptional accuracy and precision.
– **Time management** — Strong time management, organizing, and planning skills.
– **Task prioritization** — Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
– **Teamwork & independence** — Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
– **Technical proficiency** — Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; high aptitude for learning new systems and processes swiftly.

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## Salary Range
**$70,000 – $90,000**