GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EASTERN STATES REPRESENTATIVE

American Motorcycle Association; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is seeking an Eastern States Representative to advance its mission in protecting motorcyclists' rights and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.

The role involves monitoring state regulatory and legislative actions, developing relationships with government officials, and educating AMA members and affiliates about current issues and opportunities for action in the eastern region. Occasional travel to meetings, hearings, events, and media is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, advocacy or similar role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor state regulatory and legislative initiatives affecting motorcycling.
• Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, staff and agency personnel.
• Write and provide testimony for legislative hearings and regulatory proceedings.
• Provide content for call-to-action notices, press releases and editorial channels.
• Travel frequently within the United States to represent AMA at meetings and events.
• Collaborate with AMA Communications to use digital tools for advocacy.
• Assist AMA members with government relations activities in line with AMA positions.
• Represent AMA at state and regional conferences and events as needed.

Job description

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the largest and most influential motorcycling organization in the United States, is seeking a candidate for the positions of Eastern States Representative to help further our mission of protecting the future of motorcycling and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.The position will be responsible for monitoring state regulatory and legislative issues that affect motorcycling, developing and maintaining relationships with agency and government officials, as well as communicating with and educating AMA members and affiliated organizations about current issues and opportunities for action in the eastern region. These responsibilities will require representing the AMA at meetings, hearings, events and in media, including managing projects and occasionally member volunteers.The Eastern States Representative will work as part of a larger team of government relations professionals, including those active at the federal, regional, state and grassroots levels. The successful candidate will excel at communication and teamwork. A demonstrated history of using collaborative solutions to resolve complex problems involving internal and external relationships will be a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in both on- and off-road issues as well as knowledge of the key issues in their respective states.The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy or a related field, and must have a minimum of three years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, advocacy, public policy or a similar role. Excellent communication, negotiation, research and analytical skills, as well as an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, are important. A willingness to travel frequently within the United States and a passion for motorcycling and a commitment to AMA’s mission and vision are a must.Monitoring and evaluating state legislative and regulatory initiatives.Developing and maintaining working relationships with elected officials, staff and agency personnel.Writing and providing testimony for legislative hearings and regulatory proceedings.Providing content for call-to-action notices, press releases and AMA editorial channels regarding motorcyclists’ rights and related issues.Researching, compiling and analyzing data for implementation of the AMA’s government relations objectives.Responding to letters and general correspondence.Working closely with the Communications Department to utilize social media and other digital tools to effect positive change for motorcyclists’ rights and freedoms.Assisting AMA members and other members of the motorcycling public in conducting productive government relations activities in line with the AMA mission and positions.Represent AMA at state and regional conferences and events as needed.