Assistant Director of State Legislation

Illinois Agricultural Association • Bloomington, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Valued and critical member of the State Legislative Team. Acts in the development and implementation of the state legislative program in the General Assembly. Communicates and implements Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) policy and the annual legislative priorities. Reliably and strategically communicates IFB policy to Legislators and Governor's administration. Provides information to IFB members on state legislative issues and coordinates related programs.

Requirements

• Typically requires 2-3+ years of relevant legislative 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.

Nice To Haves

• Agriculture, Agriculture Policy or Ag Communications experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• paid time off
• paid company holidays
• time off to volunteer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed