Government Relations Assistant Director

Nashville Public Radio; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an Assistant Director, Government Relations to lead the company’s grassroots program and manage the Wisconsin PACs. This role works with the Vice President of Government Relations and coordinates across multiple internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in PACs, government relations, and political fundraising, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently, including travel (>10%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in PACs, political fundraising, government relations and/or legislative environments.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• PowerPoint and Excel experience, and a high level of comfort with new technologies.
• The position requires the ability to work independently on a regular basis.
• The position requires some travel (>10% of the time.)

Responsibilities

• Grassroots Management: oversee all grassroots activities including delegate program, Capitol Hill fly-ins, and advocacy campaigns.
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance grassroots capabilities across the country.
• Serve as main contact for grassroots advocates and coordinate outreach opportunities.
• Oversee grassroots coordination with agent trade associations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors on grassroots technology projects.
• Develop and distribute communications for grassroots activities, including a monthly newsletter.
• Maintain internal and public-facing political advocacy websites and related databases.

Skills

Compliance

Lobbying

Analytical Thinking

Risk Management

Research Communication

Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality

Legislative Awareness

Public Relations

Interpersonal Savvy

External Collaboration

Statutes & Regulation

Business Acumen

Program Management

Negotiation & Managing Objection

Stakeholder Relationship

Industry Knowledge

Public Policy Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

This Assistant Director, Government Relations manages the Northwestern Mutual grassroots program and political action committees, under the supervision of the Vice President - Government Relations. This role will also support the Government Relations team on other projects, as needed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Grassroots Management

• Manage all aspects of Northwestern Mutual's grassroots activities, including the company's Government Relations delegate program, Capitol Hill fly-ins, and advocacy campaigns.
• Lead strategic initiatives, in partnership with relevant company stakeholders, that enhance Northwestern Mutual's grassroots capabilities across the country.
• Serve as the first point of contact for Northwestern Mutual grassroots advocates, develop grassroots outreach activities at the company's annual and regional meetings, and coordinate with other departments across the company to develop new outreach opportunities.
• Oversee grassroots coordination with the agent trade associations.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and contractors providing grassroots functionality and coordinate technology projects related to these efforts.
• Develop and distribute content for communications related to Northwestern Mutual's grassroots activities, including a monthly newsletter.
• Other duties include maintaining internal and public-facing political advocacy websites as well as related software and databases.

Political Action Committee (PAC) Management

• Full management of PAC duties, including overseeing Northwestern Mutual's two PACs (i.e., Northwestern Mutual PAC and the Wisconsin Individual Political Contribution Accounts).
• Develop and lead strategic initiatives to increase PAC receipts.
• Contribute to weekly PAC meetings and be a part of strategy and budget planning discussions.
• Engage with internal technology teams that support the PAC programs.
• Liaise with the PAC Chairman, support PAC board meetings, and make presentations before the PAC board.
• Oversee full cycle of annual PAC solicitations for home office employees and field leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in PACs, political fundraising, government relations and/or legislative environments.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• PowerPoint and Excel experience, and a high level of comfort with new technologies.
• The position requires the ability to work independently on a regular basis.
• The position requires some travel (>10% of the time.)

Compensation Range

Pay Range - Start:

$118,960.00

Pay Range - End

$178,440.00

Structure 110

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

$130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD

Structure 115

$136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Skills

Compliance (NM) - Advanced, Lobbying (NM) - Advanced, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Risk Management (NM) - Expert, Research Communication (NM) - Advanced, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Advanced, Legislative Awareness (NM) - Expert, Public Relations (NM) - Advanced, Interpersonal Savvy (NM) - Expert, External Collaboration (NM) - Advanced, Statutes & Regulation (NM) - Expert, Business Acumen (NM) - Advanced, Program Management (NM) - Advanced, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Expert, Stakeholder Relationship (NM) - Advanced, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Expert, Public Policy Analysis (NM) - Expert

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups