Grassroots & PAC Relations Lead

northwesternmutual; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee seeks an Assistant Director, Government Relations to manage the grassroots program and Congress-focused PACs, reporting to the VP of Government Relations. This role partners with internal teams to advance advocacy campaigns, coordinate with agent associations, and maintain political advocacy websites.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, independent work, and travel.

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

• Manage 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 grassroots capabilities across the country.
• Serve as the first point of contact for grassroots advocates, develop outreach activities at annual and regional meetings, and coordinate with other departments.
• Oversee grassroots coordination with the agent trade associations.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and contractors providing grassroots functionality and coordinate technology projects.
• Develop and distribute content for communications related to grassroots activities, including a monthly newsletter.
• Maintain internal and public-facing political advocacy websites and related software/databases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee seeks an Assistant Director, Government Relations to manage the grassroots program and Congress-focused PACs, reporting to the VP of Government Relations. This role partners with internal teams to advance advocacy campaigns, coordinate with agent associations, and maintain political advocacy websites.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, independent work, and travel.