Director Of Government Affairs

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION•Creve Coeur, MO

2h•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs team in Washington D.C. is seeking a government affairs director to lead its trade policy portfolio, which includes issues relating to trade, market access, tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, international food aid, foreign ownership, and other issues as assigned. This individual would lead advocacy execution, collaborate across ASA functions and with state affiliates, serve as lead ASA Government Affairs liaison to the U.S. Soybean Export Council and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position will direct trade policy advocacy efforts, including drafting public comments, formal testimony, and letters; engaging with trade negotiators, lawmakers, embassies, and their staff; coordinate closely with ASA’s state affiliates; and the development of advocacy materials. ASA is a national trade association that advocates on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international trade issues. It is the collective voice of nearly 500,000 producers in 30 soybean-producing states represented through 26 state affiliates. ASA is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and its Government Affairs team is based in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working on legislative or agricultural trade matters
Understanding of trade policy, tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, and policies related to agricultural export market access
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, political science or related field
Strong communications skills
Strong writing skills which include the ability to develop both technical policy documents and summary documents of complex issues
Ability to work in a bipartisan and diplomatic manner
Strong organizational and collaborative skills
Ability to learn and work independently and proactively, while accepting guidance from other team members
Can-do attitude
Team-oriented approach
Ability to maintain security clearance with U.S. government
Value-added mindset
Commitment to excellence

Nice To Haves

A writing sample may also be requested.

Responsibilities

Lead advocacy execution
Collaborate across ASA functions and with state affiliates
Serve as lead ASA Government Affairs liaison to the U.S. Soybean Export Council and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Direct trade policy advocacy efforts, including drafting public comments, formal testimony, and letters
Engage with trade negotiators, lawmakers, embassies, and their staff
Coordinate closely with ASA’s state affiliates
Develop advocacy materials