Manager of State Government Affairs - West

The Toy Association; California (MO); Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Manager of State Government Affairs to implement advocacy goals across the Western U.S. This role involves managing government relations, coordinating grassroots efforts, and developing strategic plans to address key legislative issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advocacy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in a similar advocacy position.
• Extensive knowledge of state legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Manage government relations efforts in assigned states.
• Coordinate grassroots efforts with Association members.
• Monitor state legislative activities and develop lobbying materials.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Government Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science

Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Job description

Manager of State Government Affairs - West

Manager of State Government Affairs - West

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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The primary role of the Manager of State Government Affairs is to implement the Association’s state advocacy goals in a defined region including states in the Western U.S.

This position will report to the VP, Government Affairs, and work directly with the Association’s Global Government & Regulatory Affairs (GGRA) department and in-state lobbyists to address issues in assigned states, and priority states throughout the U.S.

The position can be based in one of the Western states and will work remotely with frequent travel to assigned states.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Association’s government relations efforts in assigned states and provide advocacy support in priority states across the country on specific legislative and regulatory issues.
• Coordinate grassroots efforts with Association members and other regional groups and work to build coalitions to pass, defeat, or modify legislation and regulations impacting the toy industry.
• Manage and direct contract lobbyists and other consultants.
• Monitor state legislative and agency activities, develop materials for lobbying efforts, contact legislators and legislative staff, and represent the Association in legislative and regulatory negotiations.
• Develop strategic action and response plans to state legislation addressing the Association’s key advocacy issues.
• Participate in public policy groups, industry trade associations and other advocacy groups, and work to strengthen relationships with strategic allies in assigned states.
• Work with the Association’s State Government Affairs Committee to develop consensus on key advocacy issues.
• Develop reports for members and external audiences, draft legislative testimony and regulatory comments, and produce other advocacy and written materials.
• Participate in company events, shows (i.e. Toy Fair) on an as needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Affairs, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of six years of experience in a similar advocacy position or equivalent experience working as a staff member in state legislative office.
• Extensive knowledge of state legislative process, ideally including local and regulatory processes.
• Experience as a state-level lobbyist preferred, and experience working across multiple states is a plus.
• California-specific state legislative experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working on consumer product policy issues including data privacy and environmental issues is a plus.
• Must have excellent writing, and communication skills and demonstrated ability and be comfortable speaking to large audiences.
• Highly detail-oriented while managing multiple tasks and with varied deadlines and schedules
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong sense of ethics

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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