Senior Manager of Policy and Advocacy
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- Full Time
- Location
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Ethan Hohenadel
8525 Douglas Ave. Suite 48
Des Moines, IA 50322, US
Job Details
POSITION PURPOSE
In furtherance of IAEC’s mission, core values, and strategic plan, manage the legislative activities of the Association. Provide coordination of functions pertaining to legislative issues. Serve as liaison with legislative entities, delegations, and policymakers to enhance effectiveness of the Association's position to influence legislative activities and issues. Oversee PAC and grassroots activities. Communicate legislative issues to the membership. Assist in policy analysis and position development. Develop and determine strategies and tactics to manage legislative issues. Assist, improve, and support the advocacy efforts of IAEC and its members.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Serves as lead registered lobbyist for the Association.
- Plan, organize, direct, and control legislative activities consistent with Association policies and procedures, contributing to the Association’s overall effectiveness in the legislative arena.
- Monitor Iowa legislative activities and make contact and visit with leadership, committee chairs, and legislative members and their staff on issues that impact the Association and its members and attend and testify before legislative committees.
- Attend legislative fundraisers, organize legislative meetings, and maintain social relationships with legislators and their staff.
- Serve as liaison with Iowa Congressional delegation and their respective staff, in addition to state and federal administrative agencies and their respective staffs, as necessary.
- Along with Director, serve as Association staff representative for the Government Relations Committee and perform related staff work.
- Monitor the activities of and serve as the liaison with the Administrative Rules Review Committee.
- Manage PAC campaign, serve as coordinator for Iowa FORE committee, assist committee in identifying candidates to support, and deliver PAC contributions to and visit with candidates.
- Ensure lobbying-related reports are timely filed.
- Review and analyze legislative information such as Senate and House journals and amendments, summarize legislative sessions, and prepare information for the Association government newsletter.
- Attend meetings of and participate in various organizations, such as Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Farm and Commodity Organization, Chamber Food and Ag Committee, Iowa Society of Association Executives, Association district meetings, etc.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the regulatory process and environment that impacts cooperatives.
- Communicate with NRECA staff and assist IAEC standing committees on legislative issues.
- Work with industry representatives on common issues.
- Supervise the Association’s grassroots advocacy program that involves directors, managers, employees, and member-consumers to influence the legislative process to improve the cooperative business climate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities
Excellent human relations and verbal and written communications skills, including persuasive communication skills. Solid managerial skills such as planning, directing, organizing, controlling and coordinating. High-level leadership skills and desire to lead is required. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Desire and ability to effectively mentor/coach other supervisees. Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure and deal with other individuals in a variety of settings or emotional levels. Ability to balance multiple projects at one time while ensuring timely completion of all tasks, often in a compressed timeframe. Solid computer skills are required with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite, especially SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, and Access. Excellent critical reading skills are needed. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Valid driver’s license is required throughout employment.
Education
Thorough knowledge of government, political science, accounting and budgeting, economics, and general business as would normally be acquired through a four-year college level course of study in one of the above fields, or through equivalent experience.
Experience
Thorough understanding and background in association work, lobbying, legislative activities, or government that would generally be acquired through several years of experience in progressively more responsible positions or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort
This position can be physically demanding and fast-paced, especially during legislative sessions, requiring frequent standing on hard floors and/or long periods of sitting. May involve long car rides/drives or flights. Continuous mental and visual concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy. Must plan and lay out complex work. Tasks require constant alertness and considerable mental concentration due to degree of difficulty, irregularity and variety. Stress associated with working with a great number of different personalities of the membership and legislative bodies, work pace, and pressure. During the legislative session, work frequently extends outside 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
Working Conditions
Generally normal office environment. Frequent exposure to commotion when working in the legislative arena. Some travel, predominately in-state, is required.
Contact Information
Salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications. The IAEC offers an attractive benefits plan that includes access to health insurance (medical, vision, dental), life insurance, pension plan, and 401k plan.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Ethan Hohenadel.
The deadline to apply for the position is 5 PM on Monday, September 13th.
About the IAEC:
The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives is a trade association established to support the interests of member-owned electric cooperatives, including 39 distribution co-ops and nine generation and transmission co-ops. Formed in 1942, IAEC aims to unify and empower Iowa's electric cooperatives through legislative representation, regulatory oversight, training and education services, safety programs, communications support, and advocacy. The IAEC is an equal opportunity employer.
