State Government Affairs Director — Food Industry Advocate

FMI- The Food Industry Association; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FMI – The Food Industry Association is seeking a State Government Relations Director to lead policy analysis and advocacy on state issues impacting the food industry. You will prepare policy papers, brief executives, and engage with state partners to advance FMI priorities.

You will manage government relations programs, build coalitions, and present findings to committees and stakeholders, requiring strong writing, speaking, and project management skills in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Qualifikationen

• A college degree and 7–10 years of experience in government or government affairs.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the food industry and working with state legislatures/regulatory authorities.
• Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide research and strategic guidance on priority state government affairs issues for FMI members, associations, and staff.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on state legislation and regulatory activity; use FMI’s tracking system to assess impact and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Oral communication

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Time management

Project management

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

FMI – The Food Industry Association is seeking a State Government Relations Director to lead policy analysis and advocacy on state issues impacting the food industry. You will prepare policy papers, brief executives, and engage with state partners to advance FMI priorities.

You will manage government relations programs, build coalitions, and present findings to committees and stakeholders, requiring strong writing, speaking, and project management skills in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.