American Industrial Hygiene Association
Senior Manager, Government Relations
American Industrial Hygiene Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Government Relations, advances AIHA’s federal public policy priorities by coordinating and supporting member-driven advocacy with Congress, federal agencies, and partnering organizations. This role does not engage in direct lobbying. Instead, it focuses on mobilizing, training, and empowering AIHA members and volunteer leaders to advocate effectively on behalf of the association.
The Senior Manager leads the development and execution of strategies, resources, and advocacy campaigns to increase member engagement and advance AIHA’s top policy objectives. The position ensures full compliance with relevant legal and ethical standards and provides timely policy analysis and recommendations to AIHA leadership. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and track legislative and regulatory activity on priority issues
Provide training, resources, and guidance to members to effectively advocate for AIHA’s priorities
Coordinate with AIHA volunteers to develop comments to Members of Congress and agency leaders; prepare testimony for hearings; and organize remote and in-person meetings among policymakers, members, and the CEO as needed
Conduct a periodic review of AIHA’s public policy priorities and recommend updates as needed
Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of advocacy campaigns and member participation
Develop and manage content on AIHA’s public affairs web pages, including our Grassroots Advocacy Center
Author advocacy materials, action alerts, and other communications for member use
Coordinate with AIHA’s marketing department on creation of media alerts, social media posts, and other external facing communications
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable laws and ethical standards, maintaining a clear distinction between member-driven and direct lobbying
Oversee and coordinate efforts with AIHA’s outsourced government relations contractor, which is tasked with managing state affairs; liaise and communicate with AIHA’s local sections (chapters) to assist in support of respective state legislative and/or regulatory matters
Serve as AIHA’s representative to the Workplace EHS Coalition (an informal group of occupational and environmental health and safety nonprofits whose focus is on shared advocacy; perform other related duties as assigned)
Financial Responsibilities
Work with CEO to develop annual budget and projections, monitor income and expenses, and ensure the maintenance of accurate and detailed records
Work with CEO to execute, monitor, and oversee performance on relevant contracts and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required in political science, public policy, or related field. In lieu of a degree, 15 plus years of experience will be considered.
Required :
5-7 years of Government Relations experience working with legislators, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency with legislative procedures including analyzing bills and conducting legislative research.
Preferred :
Master’s degree in related area
Association or nonprofit experience
Familiarity with State OSHA programs
Experience with legislative advocacy and grassroots mobilization
To Truly Excel, You Will Have
Be disciplined, focused, and determined with excellent follow‑up
Be entrepreneurial and self‑directed
Skilled with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
A demonstrated high level of attention to detail
Excellent writing and public speaking skills
Be occasionally willing to work longer than normal hours, particularly during periods of intense legislative or regulatory activity when deadlines for action are short
Be able to work independently, manage groups of volunteers, and establish/meet deadlines
Highly skilled in distilling and clearly conveying key messages
Proven track record of developing relationships with key influencers
Substantive knowledge of how Washington operates, as well as the ability to coordinate strategies at state and local levels
Travel Travel to the annual conference may be required for this position.
Residency Requirement Based on our business set‑up and to maximize hybrid work opportunities, AIHA only employs individuals who live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia. To be considered, a candidate must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
Salary The pay for this position ranges from $85,000‑$95,000k based on experience and education.
Benefits AIHA offers comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits partially funded by the organization. We also offer a 401(k) match, FSA, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, flexible scheduling, telecommute options, and paid: holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave. AIHA believes in developing our employees so we provide professional development opportunities (internally and externally) and tuition reimbursement.
To Apply If this job sounds interesting and you have the experience needed, please submit a cover letter and resume via our Career’s Page (https://theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=ah).
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The Senior Manager leads the development and execution of strategies, resources, and advocacy campaigns to increase member engagement and advance AIHA’s top policy objectives. The position ensures full compliance with relevant legal and ethical standards and provides timely policy analysis and recommendations to AIHA leadership. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and track legislative and regulatory activity on priority issues
Provide training, resources, and guidance to members to effectively advocate for AIHA’s priorities
Coordinate with AIHA volunteers to develop comments to Members of Congress and agency leaders; prepare testimony for hearings; and organize remote and in-person meetings among policymakers, members, and the CEO as needed
Conduct a periodic review of AIHA’s public policy priorities and recommend updates as needed
Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of advocacy campaigns and member participation
Develop and manage content on AIHA’s public affairs web pages, including our Grassroots Advocacy Center
Author advocacy materials, action alerts, and other communications for member use
Coordinate with AIHA’s marketing department on creation of media alerts, social media posts, and other external facing communications
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable laws and ethical standards, maintaining a clear distinction between member-driven and direct lobbying
Oversee and coordinate efforts with AIHA’s outsourced government relations contractor, which is tasked with managing state affairs; liaise and communicate with AIHA’s local sections (chapters) to assist in support of respective state legislative and/or regulatory matters
Serve as AIHA’s representative to the Workplace EHS Coalition (an informal group of occupational and environmental health and safety nonprofits whose focus is on shared advocacy; perform other related duties as assigned)
Financial Responsibilities
Work with CEO to develop annual budget and projections, monitor income and expenses, and ensure the maintenance of accurate and detailed records
Work with CEO to execute, monitor, and oversee performance on relevant contracts and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required in political science, public policy, or related field. In lieu of a degree, 15 plus years of experience will be considered.
Required :
5-7 years of Government Relations experience working with legislators, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency with legislative procedures including analyzing bills and conducting legislative research.
Preferred :
Master’s degree in related area
Association or nonprofit experience
Familiarity with State OSHA programs
Experience with legislative advocacy and grassroots mobilization
To Truly Excel, You Will Have
Be disciplined, focused, and determined with excellent follow‑up
Be entrepreneurial and self‑directed
Skilled with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
A demonstrated high level of attention to detail
Excellent writing and public speaking skills
Be occasionally willing to work longer than normal hours, particularly during periods of intense legislative or regulatory activity when deadlines for action are short
Be able to work independently, manage groups of volunteers, and establish/meet deadlines
Highly skilled in distilling and clearly conveying key messages
Proven track record of developing relationships with key influencers
Substantive knowledge of how Washington operates, as well as the ability to coordinate strategies at state and local levels
Travel Travel to the annual conference may be required for this position.
Residency Requirement Based on our business set‑up and to maximize hybrid work opportunities, AIHA only employs individuals who live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia. To be considered, a candidate must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
Salary The pay for this position ranges from $85,000‑$95,000k based on experience and education.
Benefits AIHA offers comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits partially funded by the organization. We also offer a 401(k) match, FSA, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, flexible scheduling, telecommute options, and paid: holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave. AIHA believes in developing our employees so we provide professional development opportunities (internally and externally) and tuition reimbursement.
To Apply If this job sounds interesting and you have the experience needed, please submit a cover letter and resume via our Career’s Page (https://theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=ah).
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