KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES INC
Senior Manager, Government Affairs (Remote: Sacramento, CA)
KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES INC, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Advocate for a vital industry that manufactures essential everyday products from renewable and recyclable resources. Reporting to the Senior Director, Government Affairs, this position will advocate for member interests and manage California state and local government affairs, as well as those for other assigned western states. They ensure the coordination of association state lobbying efforts with overall policy goals of association members. With respect to California specifically, the Senior Manager, Government Affairs provides California regulatory, policy and technical support on various issues related to the marketplace and environmental regulations in California.
This position requires a strong understanding of California state politics and policymaking process, as well as strong existing relationships with California legislators and one or more regulatory agencies. The person hired for this role must work remotely in/around Sacramento, CA.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Multistate Advocacy
Advocate for industry and/or member interests in Oregon and Washington) by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative activities
Manage state contract lobbyists and other outside consultants as assigned
Write letters, testimony and various association communications
Serve as a liaison to California state and local public policy groups and similar groups in other assigned states
Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators, executive branch officials and regulators in California and other assigned states
Testify before state legislative and regulatory bodies in California and other assigned states
Design and implement industry advocacy events which serve as educational opportunities for California state legislators, regulators, or other decision-makers and highlight the industry’s accomplishments
Maintain relationships and coordinate with outside interest groups in coalitions and on shared state legislative goals
Analyze emerging California state regulatory and policy issues; identify potential impacts/opportunities to the paper and wood products industry
Formulate industry policies and positions based on California regulatory, policy, and legislative initiatives.
Drive Industry Alignment and Develop Issue Expertise
Lead and coordinate member company engagement or coalition engagement on Association issues
Build and maintain consensus among member companies to develop legislative and policy goals for California and other assigned states
Serve on internal issue teams; manage, plan, and run meetings on relevant issue topics affecting the Association
Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned issues, including extended producer responsibility, chemical regulations, recycling, and other environmental and energy issues as needed
Integrate Work with Association Priorities
Participate in regular Association meetings virtually and occasionally in person
Ensure AF&PA state legislative and regulatory goals are coordinated with other AF&PA departments and related industry groups, including providing comments on proposed regulations
Coordinate with AF&PA’s federal affairs team to ensure that federal policy objectives are met and fulfilled at the state level
Coordinate state grassroots campaigns for state legislative and regulatory priorities
WORKING AT AF&PA The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) values diverse backgrounds and capabilities and invites all talented individuals to apply to be part of our team and support our culture and mission. We encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas and different perspectives to reach our goals and we support work/life balance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AF&PA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all talented individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status or other category protected by law.
YOUR RIGHTS Applicants have rights under federal employment laws. Information may be found on the Department of Labor’s website ( https://www.dol.gov ) as well as through these available notices: Know Your Rights; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree required
Graduate degree in public policy or related field is a plus
Five or more years of experience in federal or state policy development; in corporate or trade association government affairs; as a paid campaign or legislative staff member; or role of equivalent function
Three or more years of experience with California state politics and policymaking process, both legislative and regulatory
Experience in performing research, analyzing policy and contributing to policy development
Experience with environment, energy, recycling, or other manufacturing sector issues is a plus
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Must be able to work remotely from home in the Sacramento, CA metro area.
Strong understanding of California state politics and policymaking process, both legislative and regulatory, with understanding of political process in other states
Strong relationships with California legislators and one or more regulatory agencies (e.g., California Air Resources Board, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), California Environmental Protection Agency)
Ability to meet in-person with state legislators, executive branch officials and regulators, state and local public policy groups, contract lobbyists and other outside consultants in California and other assigned states as frequently as needed for the efficient and effective performance of the essential job functions
Effective, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills
High degree of teamwork, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with high quality execution and performance
Ability to work from a home office in the Sacramento, CA metro area
Ability to maintain a typical work schedule matching typical Pacific business hours, participate in regular meetings within other time zones (sometimes as early as 7:00 am PT), and be available for weeknights and weekends as needed, especially during legislative sessions
Ability to travel approximately 20-30 percent with most travel to or within assigned states and AF&PA’s Washington DC office
Hold identification that is Real ID compliant for U.S. air travel
Ability to take initiative, act independently with limited supervision, and exercise good judgment and discretion
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion in sensitive AF&PA matters and on policy and market issues
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive rapport with co-workers
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This position requires a strong understanding of California state politics and policymaking process, as well as strong existing relationships with California legislators and one or more regulatory agencies. The person hired for this role must work remotely in/around Sacramento, CA.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Multistate Advocacy
Advocate for industry and/or member interests in Oregon and Washington) by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative activities
Manage state contract lobbyists and other outside consultants as assigned
Write letters, testimony and various association communications
Serve as a liaison to California state and local public policy groups and similar groups in other assigned states
Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators, executive branch officials and regulators in California and other assigned states
Testify before state legislative and regulatory bodies in California and other assigned states
Design and implement industry advocacy events which serve as educational opportunities for California state legislators, regulators, or other decision-makers and highlight the industry’s accomplishments
Maintain relationships and coordinate with outside interest groups in coalitions and on shared state legislative goals
Analyze emerging California state regulatory and policy issues; identify potential impacts/opportunities to the paper and wood products industry
Formulate industry policies and positions based on California regulatory, policy, and legislative initiatives.
Drive Industry Alignment and Develop Issue Expertise
Lead and coordinate member company engagement or coalition engagement on Association issues
Build and maintain consensus among member companies to develop legislative and policy goals for California and other assigned states
Serve on internal issue teams; manage, plan, and run meetings on relevant issue topics affecting the Association
Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned issues, including extended producer responsibility, chemical regulations, recycling, and other environmental and energy issues as needed
Integrate Work with Association Priorities
Participate in regular Association meetings virtually and occasionally in person
Ensure AF&PA state legislative and regulatory goals are coordinated with other AF&PA departments and related industry groups, including providing comments on proposed regulations
Coordinate with AF&PA’s federal affairs team to ensure that federal policy objectives are met and fulfilled at the state level
Coordinate state grassroots campaigns for state legislative and regulatory priorities
WORKING AT AF&PA The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) values diverse backgrounds and capabilities and invites all talented individuals to apply to be part of our team and support our culture and mission. We encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas and different perspectives to reach our goals and we support work/life balance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AF&PA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all talented individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status or other category protected by law.
YOUR RIGHTS Applicants have rights under federal employment laws. Information may be found on the Department of Labor’s website ( https://www.dol.gov ) as well as through these available notices: Know Your Rights; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree required
Graduate degree in public policy or related field is a plus
Five or more years of experience in federal or state policy development; in corporate or trade association government affairs; as a paid campaign or legislative staff member; or role of equivalent function
Three or more years of experience with California state politics and policymaking process, both legislative and regulatory
Experience in performing research, analyzing policy and contributing to policy development
Experience with environment, energy, recycling, or other manufacturing sector issues is a plus
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Must be able to work remotely from home in the Sacramento, CA metro area.
Strong understanding of California state politics and policymaking process, both legislative and regulatory, with understanding of political process in other states
Strong relationships with California legislators and one or more regulatory agencies (e.g., California Air Resources Board, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), California Environmental Protection Agency)
Ability to meet in-person with state legislators, executive branch officials and regulators, state and local public policy groups, contract lobbyists and other outside consultants in California and other assigned states as frequently as needed for the efficient and effective performance of the essential job functions
Effective, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills
High degree of teamwork, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with high quality execution and performance
Ability to work from a home office in the Sacramento, CA metro area
Ability to maintain a typical work schedule matching typical Pacific business hours, participate in regular meetings within other time zones (sometimes as early as 7:00 am PT), and be available for weeknights and weekends as needed, especially during legislative sessions
Ability to travel approximately 20-30 percent with most travel to or within assigned states and AF&PA’s Washington DC office
Hold identification that is Real ID compliant for U.S. air travel
Ability to take initiative, act independently with limited supervision, and exercise good judgment and discretion
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion in sensitive AF&PA matters and on policy and market issues
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive rapport with co-workers
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