Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives

Abbott • Washington DC, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is onsite and works out of our Abbott Park, IL location. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Manages teams with focus on policy and strategy implementation in protecting the organization's business interests with short-term operational/tactical responsibilities. Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of government relations professionals to ensure that all the organization's dealings with government agencies are conducted ethically, legally, and according to the organization's policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3-5 years in a PAC position of responsibility
• Corporate PAC Experience
• Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the political process and campaign finance laws
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proven success in managing PAC programs and grassroots initiatives
• Experience with PAC management software
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the company's policy on public and government affairs within designated area/department, including relations with authorities, press, institutions and community.
• Oversees the planning of various events, promote and participate in community programs and performs other functions to improve the company's image.
• Inputs into development of the approach to the organization's position on legislation and regulatory affairs to government level officials and regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the monitoring of current political trends and supports development of relationships with government representatives.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• the Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager