DIR, PUBLIC POLICY - TRADE & SUPPLY CHAIN

National Corn Growers Association•Washington, DC

23d•$150,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Public Policy – Trade & Supply Chain is responsible for lobbying, building, and maintaining coalitions and relationships beneficial to the corn industry. This role involves engaging with Congress, the Administration, and various government departments and agencies on critical issues such as trade, biotechnology, and supply chains. The position also requires acting as a spokesperson, supporting specific action teams, collaborating with international organizations, and managing outreach to embassies of trading partners.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
Ability to work in collaborative team setting in a competitive industry.
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.
Experience in dealing with media.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Willingness/Ability to work in a bipartisan fashion.
Familiarity with agriculture, the food system and/or trade
Bachelor’s degree in related field
At least seven years of experience on Capitol Hill, Federal/State government or equivalent
Requires travel (15%).
Valid passport and ability to travel outside the United States.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Lobbying the Congress, the Administration and various departments and agencies on trade, biotechnology, and other critical supply chain issues.
Building and maintaining coalitions beneficial to the corn industry and NCGA policy, specifically the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA.
Keeping Action Team members, Corn Board members, officers and staff informed of developments regarding issues and NCGA efforts.
Acting as spokesperson for organization for issue areas to various audiences.
Supporting staff for NCGA Trade Transportation and Animal Agriculture Action Team and Production and Sustainability Action Team.
Organize activities of grower team responsible for NCGA trade/market access efforts.
Collaborating with staff from U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council to advance international market development and grower trade education.
Collaborate with Corn Board members, Action Team members, national and state staff, industry colleagues, and policymakers on input supply chain issues.
Managing outreach and bridge building with Embassies of trading partners.
Staff lead for MAIZALL international biotech initiative