Senior Director, Public Policy, CornPAC & Political Strategy

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead political efforts on behalf of NCGA—engaging with the states and with NCGA leadership.
• Collaborate with public policy, communications, and membership teams to generate coordinated support for policy initiatives.
• Work as an integral part of the NCGA Public Policy team, including guiding political strategy and grassroots outreach to advance NCGA’s policy goals.
• Provide political updates and information to states/action teams as requested.
• Lobby Congress, the Administration, and various departments and agencies as needed.
• Manage the association’s political action committee board in conjunction with DC Director of Operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Develop, maintain, and implement political giving strategy/PAC contributions in alignment with policy team priorities. Manage relationships with DC fundraising community and other PACs with aligned interests. Create and maintain PAC scorecards to ensure objectivity.
• Develop new and innovative ways to continue to secure financial support for the PAC.
• Develop and implement grassroots strategy to advance the association’s public policy goals.
• Continue to build out association’s grassroots network.
• Coordinate with states and manage plan to further key political relationships with MOCs/candidates—via farm visits, in-states fundraisers, etc.
• Develop grassroots campaigns to advance the association’s policy priorities.
• Develop and implement leadership training opportunities for Action Team members.
• Manage staff responsible for association’s leadership development programs, including: ACE Series (Advocating for Corn Effectively) and NCGA’s Leadership Academy.
• Assist in managing association’s Corn Reputation campaign. Work closely with advertising agency and creative team to ensure messaging remains aligned and relevant.

Public Policy Staff for Action Teams with associated issues

• Political Action Committee (CornPAC Committee Treasurer)
• Member and Consumer Engagement Action Team

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
• Experience managing a political action committee, familiar with election law and processes at the federal level
• Existing bipartisan relationships or the ability to build a network at all levels of the political sphere including Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and political staff
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to work with constantly changing priorities and under challenging timelines
• Ability to work independently and make educated decisions
• Organized, detail-oriented, and good at time management
• General understanding of the agriculture industry

Education/Experience

• College degree or equivalent
• At least ten years of experience on Capitol Hill, Federal or State government, or equivalent
• Willingness to travel
• Compensation based on experience

Travel

• Requires travel (20%). Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Position Type/Location

• Full-Time/Washington, DC

NCGA is an equal opportunity employer

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