Strategic Legislative Liaison – State Agriculture

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement: employer match

Parental leave

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Job summary

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is seeking a professional to coordinate legislative affairs and serve on the leadership team in Jefferson City, MO. This role represents the department before lawmakers and agencies, shaping strategies to achieve legislative goals and protect Missouri's agricultural interests.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years in legislative work or lobbying, plus a valid MO driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; substitutions may be allowed.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in lobbying or legislative affairs.
• Valid MO Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Represent MDA before the legislature and other government agencies.
• Develop and implement strategies to accomplish department legislative goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with legislators, leaders, stakeholders, and staff.
• Monitor, analyze and report on state and federal legislation affecting the department.
• Coordinate and participate in testimony before legislative committees.
• Coordinate the department’s response to legislative requests.
• Handle constituent concerns and correspondence with legislators.
• Prepare annual reports required by the legislature.
• Perform other duties consistent with the legislative cycle.

Skills

Lobbying experience

Legislative liaison

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is seeking a professional to coordinate legislative affairs and serve on the leadership team in Jefferson City, MO. This role represents the department before lawmakers and agencies, shaping strategies to achieve legislative goals and protect Missouri's agricultural interests.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years in legislative work or lobbying, plus a valid MO driver's license.