Assistant Director of State Legislation

Illinois Agricultural Association-posted 11 days ago
$72,000 - $99,000/Yr
Full-time • Director
Bloomington, IL
101-250 employees
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Develops and implements the state legislative program in the General Assembly. Implements Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) policy and the annual legislative priorities. Provides information to members on state legislative issues and coordinates related programs.

  • Works closely with GAC staff in all phases of the state legislative program.
  • Prepares legislation to implement IFB policy, prepares and presents testimony before General Assembly committees on assigned issues and reviews progress of assigned legislation.
  • Fosters positive relationships and communicates with legislators regarding the organization’s positions on various legislative proposals and issues.
  • Represents the IFB at meetings with relevant state and federal agencies and interest groups. May also communicate with the media.
  • Prepares detailed analysis of legislation, fact sheets, and recommends IFB positions on legislation.
  • Performs thorough research and analysis, prepares reports, and provides information and counsel to the IFB Board of Directors, relevant committees and other entities, as requested.
  • Plans and executes state legislative educational programs for county farm bureaus, conferences and IFB meetings, as assigned.
  • Provides support and assistance in working with affiliated companies and providing information on related legislative matters of interest.
  • Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
  • Normal office environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Regularly required to stand or walk.
  • Must have the ability to travel extensively to meet with legislators, Farm Bureau members and leaders, attend relevant events and meetings and fulfill job responsibilities throughout Illinois.
  • insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • parental leave
  • paid time off
  • paid company holidays
  • time off to volunteer
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