Farm Policy & Operations Lead — Government Affairs

American Soybean Association; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

American Soybean Association, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Government Affairs Manager to lead its farm policy and operations policy portfolio from ASA’s Washington, DC office.

The role includes advocacy execution, drafting public comments, testimony, and letters, and coordinating with state affiliates. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in legislative or on-farm policy, a BA in agriculture, business, political science, or related field, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience (at least 2 years) on legislative or on-farm policy issues, including farm safety net programs and federal agricultural support.
• Strong communications and writing skills for technical and summary policy documents.
• Ability to work in a bipartisan, diplomatic, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASA's farm policy and operations policy portfolio and advocacy execution.
• Draft public comments, formal testimony, and policy letters.
• Engage with lawmakers, allied associations, and ASA state affiliates; build relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop federal advocacy materials and coordinate across ASA functions.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Strong writing skills

Bipartisan collaboration

Independent and proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, political science or related field

Job description

American Soybean Association, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Government Affairs Manager to lead its farm policy and operations policy portfolio from ASA’s Washington, DC office.

The role includes advocacy execution, drafting public comments, testimony, and letters, and coordinating with state affiliates. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in legislative or on-farm policy, a BA in agriculture, business, political science, or related field, and strong written and verbal communication.