DIRECTOR, D.C. OFFICE OPERATIONS

National Corn Growers Association•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

NCGA’s Director, D.C. Office Operations, maintains NCGA's Washington D.C. office. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, supporting political action committee (PAC) activities, ensuring compliance with lobbying and election laws, and acting as an executive assistant. The position also includes managing staff, facilitating meetings, and leading policy creation processes. A basic understanding of agriculture and event planning experience are important.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
Ability to work in competitive team setting
Ability to work with constantly changing priorities and under challenging timelines
Ability to manage activities of grower members and leaders
Able to work independently and make educated decisions
Organized, detail oriented and good at time management
Must maintain confidentiality
Basic understanding of agriculture
Event planning experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field
At least five years of experience
Requires travel (20-25%)
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the DC Office
Oversee budgets of PAC and DC Office Administration
Work with Director of Advocacy and Political Strategy to support day-to-day CornPAC operations and events.
Staff CornPAC Committee along with Vice President and Director of Public Policy and Political Strategy
Ensure Lobbying Disclosure Act Compliance for the organization
Monitor and ensure FEC compliance for all PAC activities and reports
Act as Executive Assistant for Vice President
Work with Vice President to maintain positive DC Office culture
Manage the Public Policy Assistant and DC interns
Staff for the Communications and Education Action Team.
Facilitate NCGA meetings hosted in DC.
Lead the NCGA internal resolutions and policy creation process