Manager, Public Policy

Description

Summary:

The National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Manager of Public Policy supports the creation, implementation, and evaluation of efforts to enhance NCGA’s relationship with Congress, the Administration, and various federal agencies and departments.

Reports to: Senior Director of Public Policy – Risk Management & Legislative Strategy

Organization Overview

Founded in 1957, NCGA represents nearly 37,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. Our mission is to create opportunities for corn farmers. We do that in partnership with 50 affiliated state organizations by:

• Advocating favorable policies for corn farmers in Washington, D.C.
• Growing demand for corn and corn products around the globe.
• Driving sustainable corn farming practices at the farmgate.
• Building trust of corn farmers and farming among key influencers.

NCGA is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and maintains an additional office in Washington, D.C. The organization is led by the Corn Board, a 15-member board of directors that are elected to their respective terms by our Corn Congress delegate body.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lobbying the Congress, the Administration and various departments and agencies.
• Serve as the policy lead on transportation, research, and will have tax policy responsibilities as well.
• Cooperate with NCGA Market Development staff on policy and regulatory issues pertaining to new uses for corn.
• Coalition building and participation beneficial to the corn industry and NCGA policy, specifically concerning research, transportation, and tax.
• Support staff for the NCGA Research and New Uses Action Team and the NCGA Risk Management Action Team.
• Keeping Action Team members, Corn Board members, officers, and staff informed of developments regarding issues and NCGA efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work in a competitive team setting
• 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
• Basic understanding of agriculture

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience, OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Travel

Willing to travel 8 to 10 times per year. Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Position Type/Location

Full-Time Washington, D.C./Hybrid (Up to 2 days a week from home). Full benefits and competitive compensation package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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