The National Shooting Sports Foundation is seeking to fill a state government affairs position to manage legislative affairs in the Midwest region. (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota)
Candidate must reside in a state within the region covered.
** IMPORTANT ** Interested and qualified candidates must submit the following documents and information when applying. Candidate submissions that do not include all the following will be excluded from the recruitment process.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position involves representing the industry before legislative and regulatory bodies with a primary focus in Midwest states. (Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota).
Individual must be well-versed in state and local legislative processes and procedures and demonstrate success in executing effective measures in state capitols.
Managing both internal and external stakeholders in a high energy and fast paced environment is a priority. The individual is expected to coordinate the strategic objectives of the trade association while developing and managing legislative objectives. The position will report to and work closely with the Managing Director of Government Relations for State Affairs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Proactively evaluate state legislation and regulations on a continuous basis for potential impact on member companies.
Expand and develop state affairs program focusing on activities with elected officials and policy makers in the covered region.
Direct all state/local level lobbying efforts for the firearm industry with a primary focus in the covered region.
Identify issues for which NSSF and its members have an interest and should take a position and appropriate action.
Assess the need for contract government relations professionals and associations and manage and supervise outside government relations consultants.
Collaborate with state affairs colleagues to develop grassroots action plans that strategically engage industry members to achieve desired policy outcomes.
Translate complicated industry issues into an easy-to-understand analysis that focuses on the impact on our member companies.
Develop public affairs messaging with both internal and external groups with a primary focus of impacting legislation.
Ability to register as a lobbyist and file necessary paperwork in the states covered.
Travel as needed.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
As assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel by means of public ground and air transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS, QUALITIES, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of state lobbying experience working in state
Must have strong relationships with legislators in the covered region.
Understanding of industry specific policy and legislative issues and developing strategies and solutions in response.
Knowledge of the firearm industry legislative affairs is highly desired.
Extensive government relations and/or public affairs experience to effectively interact with state agencies and legislatures.
Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to influence and effectively lead internal and external audiences to desired outcomes.
Possesses a comprehensive skill set including extensive industry and trade association experience, crisis-tested political expertise, consistent and successful lobbying practices, and cultivated coalition management skills.
Understanding of industry specific policy and legislative issues and develop strategies and solutions in response.
Proven track record of successful project management and team leadership.
High degree of ethics and ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Ability to travel 30% - 40% of time.
Experience hunting, shooting, or with the outdoors a plus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Submit all required application documents to HR@nssf.org
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