Program Manager - Local Progress Impact Lab

Type: Remote
Location: Full Time
Education Level: Experienced

Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab are seeking a Program Manager to lead our work with school board members. 

About Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab

Local Progress (501(c)4) and the Local Progress Impact Lab (501(c)3) - together known as Local Progress and the Impact Lab - work collectively to advance a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of government. Local Progress (LP) is a movement of about 1,400 local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. The Local Progress Impact Lab (the Impact Lab) brings together local leaders, partners, and experts to build the knowledge, skills, and leadership needed to advance racial and economic justice at the local level.

Full description and application are available here.

State Government Relations Manager - Weedmaps

Who: Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry. Our suite of cloud-based software and data solutions includes point of sale, logistics and ordering solutions that enable customers to scale their businesses while complying with the complex and disparate regulations applicable to the cannabis industry.

What: Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright and experienced full-time State Government Relations Manager to focus on Illinois policy initiatives. This person will be collaborating with Regional Market Government Relations Owners and members of the Government Relations team to organize and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to improve state and local cannabis policy development and implementation outcomes in Illinois. You will be responsible for meeting with as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with the Governor’s office, State legislators, departments and agencies and industry and non-industry trade groups, and tracking legislative and regulatory activity and engaging policy makers and department/agency leaders on Weedmaps policy priorities.

Corporate Responsibility VP, Government Relations Manager - JPMorgan Chase

Who: JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity.
The Corporate Responsibility (CR) department is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s CR agenda and initiatives by crafting goals, policies and initiatives that align with and support the firm’s business strategies and operational objectives and support the communities where we do business.

What: The Regional Government Relations Manager will be based in Chicago. The incumbent will be responsible for:

Director, Public Affairs - Food Issues Management & Key Stakeholder Engagement Programs - Golin (Chicago)

Who: Golin, an integrated PR, digital and content agency.

What: We are currently looking for an experienced Public Affairs professional to develop and execute engagement plans on issues impacting clients in the food retail and CPG sector. This includes providing counsel, strategic planning and execution for clients in the areas of message development, influencer engagement, policy communications and thought leadership. This person will work closely with integrated agency teams, client market leadership, Government Relations, Communications, Supply Chain and Sustainability, and other functional teams and leaders as needed to ensure that policy and reputational objectives align and support client business goals.

The position will serve as a senior Public Affairs leader in Golin’s Corporate Practice and lead the development of plans, thought leadership and provide client counsel for external and internal engagement with a broad range of key stakeholders to proactively and reactively address issues impacting the corporate reputation of our clients. In this role, the director will engage with C-suite and functional leaders from within our client companies and is responsible for maintaining strong working relationships between Golin, our Public Affairs clients and relevant non-governmental organizations, professional associations, academic institutions, think tanks and advocacy organizations in order to inform and influence U.S public policy and perception.

This person must build and maintain strong internal relationships and possess the ability to influence various clients on issues impacting the company. Some travel required. Responsibilities include:

Director of Government Affairs, ISSA (Northbrook, IL)

Who: ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. As the leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide, ISSA is committed to helping its members change the way the world views cleaning. ISSA promotes the vision that cleaning is an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. The association has more than 9,000 members include distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, building service contractors, in-house service providers, and associated service members. ISSA helps increase professionalism and member success by offering business tools, educational products, industry standards, publications, events, and legislative and regulatory services that specifically focus on the professional cleaning industry and the value it provides. The association is headquartered in Northbrook, IL, USA, with regional offices in Mainz, Germany and Shanghai, China.

What: The Director of Government Affairs (DGA) will be primarily responsible for developing and managing ISSA’s government relations and advocacy program on behalf of the commercial and industrial cleaning industry. The DGA will develop and implement lobbying strategies, including organizing grassroots advocacy efforts, the drafting of statements, letters and testimonies, and coordinating activities with other industry associations where appropriate. The DGA also prepares internal and external reports on government initiatives that impact the commercial and institutional cleaning industry as appropriate providing detailed summaries, recommended positions, and suggested advocacy strategies. Duties and responsibilities include:

Metropolitan Planner - City of Rockford

Who: City of Rockford - Region 1 Planning Council - Metropolitan Planning Organization 

What: The Metropolitan Planner is a position within the Region 1 Planning Council (R1PC), which is comprised of the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Economic Development District of Northern Illinois. This position works with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (RMAP/MPO) division of the R1PC to administer the federally required transportation planning process and provide transportation planning products to the MPO member organizations. Coordinates with Federal, State, local agencies and the public. Produces planning work tasks typical of a metropolitan planning organization.
The successful candidate will investigate, analyze, document and manage ongoing transportation planning efforts. The successful candidate must possess strong writing skills, prepare recommendations, and perform research, planning and technical analysis for projects. Responsibilities include:

Senior Planner - City of Decatur

Who: City of Decatur, IL

What: Responsible for advanced level professional work in urban planning. Provides technical support and assistance to the Director in the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the City’s advanced and current planning programs with related research and analysis. Review and process land use and development applications and proposals, as well as variance cases. Prepare and present cases to City boards, commissions, and committees including but not limited to Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervise and manage the work of other planning staff and interns. Major duties include:

Public Policy Manager – Uber (Chicago)

Who: Uber – Public Policy Team

What: The public policy team is responsible for working with policy makers and third parties to make the positive case for change.  That’s partly about building lasting relationships in the cities where we operate with elected officials and their staff so they understand the benefits of this new model.  It also about figuring out the best local regulatory framework and then developing campaigns to push reform through.
As Public Policy Manager, you will manage public policy, government relations, and third-party engagement for Uber throughout several states in the Central US, including Chicago and IL. You will report to the Director of Public Affairs in the Central US. Responsibilities include:  

Government Affairs Director Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors - Southfield, MI

Realtor Advocate / Government Affairs Director
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Southfield, MI

The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (GMAR), based in Southfield Michigan, is seeking and individual to fill the full time position of Government Affairs/ Realtor Advocate Manager.

Background/education in legislative and public policy is desirable.

Please send resume outlining qualifications to: GMAR 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48033 by Tuesday, September 6, 2016 or via email to Vickey@GMARonline.com

GMAR is an equal opportunity employer.

About Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
We are the largest local Realtor Association in Michigan with over 7,000 members currently. We service most of southeast Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston Counties. Our mission is to work diligently to communicate and be the leading resource for our REALTOR® Community.

Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities - Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities - Springfield, IL

Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

Springfield, IL

As services and supports in Illinois undergo further evolution due to changes to home and community-based services regulations outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, IARF is seeking a qualified and motivated individual as Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities. This position will be central to assisting IARF leadership and the Board of Directors establish policy priorities and implementing those priorities.

The Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities will: 

• Move community services into the future. The Policy Director will lead IARF in discussions with state agency staff, legislators, and other stakeholders in advancing ID/DD policy priorities. 

• Join a proactive team. The IARF staff work side by side to assist in developing and implementing the priorities established by the Board of Directors. Our team loves what they do and works together to support IARF as a whole. 

• Receive a strong salary and benefits. The salary of the Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities is commensurate with the experience and expectations of the position. IARF offers excellent benefits, including health and life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick and personal time, matching 401(k), and flexible benefit plan enrollment.

IARF is seeking candidates with the following backgrounds, experiences, and flexibilities: 

• Two – five years working in healthcare or human services policy development and/or implementation. 

• A Master’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, public policy or a related field is preferred, but not required. 

• Proven record of advancing public policies; and 

• Flexibility to travel to national conferences, Chicago, Springfield, and Washington, D.C. as needed.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and expecations of the position.

About Illinois Association of Rehabilitation FacilitiesThe Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) is Illinois’ leading trade association advocating on behalf of community-based services and supports for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. For over 30 years, IARF has been the voice of community-based services to state and federal governments. As the provision of services and supports have changed during this timeframe, so have our efforts evolved to ensure providers are active stakeholders in system changes

Policy Coordinator - AIA- NYC Chapter

Policy Coordinator
American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter / Center for Architecture 

New York, NY

The AIA New York Chapter is looking for an individual to serve as the Policy Coordinator for the chapter. Part of the mission of the AIA is to strengthen the voice of architects through government advocacy. We engage with city agencies and policymakers to promote design excellence in New York City's built environment and to support the value of architects as professionals. We are involved in public discourse on historic preservation, transportation and infrastructure, public space and economic development.

In recent months, we have taken positions on the Zoning for Quality and Affordability Resolution put forth by the NYC Department of City Planning. In a coordinated effort with state and local entities, we have challenged the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on their competition conditions and succeeded in convincing them to make significant improvements. We have lobbied in Albany with colleagues from around New York State to educate State Senators and Assembly People on bills we support or oppose. In general, we play an active and critical role in advocating at the city, state and national level for the rights of architects and for legislative conditions that will foster the creation of better design projects.

We are looking for a motivated, passionate individual who will work with senior staff, chapter committees, lobbyists, and the AIANY Board of Directors to identify and develop consensus on specific policy issues of importance to the AIA. This person will coordinate the Chapter's governmental relationships and strengthen them. In addition, this person will be responsible for making sure that these positions and messages are properly placed in the appropriate media, in conjunction with the Executive Director, the AIANY Board President and an external lobby firm.

The Policy Coordinator will monitor important issues in architecture, urban planning, and New York City policy, and be a public face for the AIANY. The coordinator will schedule regular meetings with chapter lobbyists and attend Board of Directors and committee meetings when relevant to advocacy goals. The Coordinator will organize and lead legislative meetings in Washington during the annual AIA Grassroots conference, in Albany for the annual New York State Lobby Day, and in local and congressional districts throughout the year. The coordinator will also prepare and/ or deliver testimony at public hearings when appropriate. At the Center for Architecture, the Policy Coordinator will help develop and frame policy issues for public exhibitions, symposia and events. These events may also include annual Chapter functions that require updates on policy positions, such as the Annual Meeting each June and the Board of Directors Inaugural event in December.

The Policy Coordinator will also be in charge of internal outreach to AIA NY members on governmental affairs and policy issues. The coordinator will manage public programs with City Agencies for members and others in the industry, and write for the Center Newsletter and the advocacy section of the AIANY website. Experience with online communications and social networking channels is desired.

We are looking for an individual with excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with and knowledge of architecture, urban planning, and related fields is important, and experience with policy and political entities is essential. Please include a short policy-related writing sample with your resume.

Requirements: BA, Master's preferred

Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Relations - City of New York

Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Relations
City of New York

Agency Description:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and educational programs for tenants and building owners. HPD is tasked with fulfilling the Mayor's Housing New York: A Five-Borough Ten-Year Plan to create and preserve 200,000 affordable units for New Yorkers at the very lowest incomes to those in the middle class.

Job Description:
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional communication skills to lead HPD's Office of Governmental Relations. The Office of Governmental Relations works with City, State and Federal elected officials, as well as agencies, policy makers, advocates, and planners to assess, craft, and secure legislative changes needed to implement HPD's goals of creating and preserving affordable housing and protecting the quality and safety of the City's housing stock.

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Strategy, Research and Communications, the Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Relations and his/her team also are responsible for working with elected officials, community boards, and other external stakeholders on both housing policy, land use and housing finance approvals and constituents housing problems, and preparing the Commissioner and senior staff for public legislative hearings and meetings with elected officials. The Assistant Commissioner plays a critical role in implementing the Mayors Housing New York plan, working closely with the Agency's senior team, Agency partners, and the Mayor's Office.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Work closely and collaboratively with senior staff to develop, draft, advocate for, and implement HPDs local, State, and federal legislative agenda.
• Work with the New York City Council on land use and tax exemption approvals necessary for the Agency's housing projects.
• Analyze and research proposed legislation and recommend appropriate agency response.
• Research, draft, and edit public testimony for the Commissioner and other senior staff to deliver at legislative hearings.
• Prepare the Commissioner and other senior staff to testify and respond to questions at public hearings.
• Deliver public testimony on behalf of the Agency.
• Prepare Commissioner for meetings with elected officials, including briefing memos , and necessary follow-up.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community boards, and other governmental stakeholders at all levels of government.
• Write and edit legislative memos and respond to a wide range of inquiries from elected officials offices.
• Manage and supervise the Agency's communications with the NY City Council and New York State Legislature.
• Serve as HPDs principal liaison to the Mayors Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
• Coordinate with intergovernmental leadership at other government agencies.
• Guide the Commissioner and senior staff on issues involving elected official and other external stakeholder interests.
• Provide distinct support for the Office of Neighborhood Strategies on public planning initiatives, including organizing meetings with internal partners in government, elected officials and relevant community groups.
• Manage agency relations with housing advocacy groups as it relates to legislative initiatives, in close coordination with other divisions across the Agency and the Mayor's Office.
• Responsible for special projects assigned by the Deputy Commissioner of Strategy, Research, and Communications as needed.
• The ability to carry out the above responsibilities may sometimes require attendance at evening and weekend meetings.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Exceptional communications (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines
• Ability to think on ones feet and respond quickly to questions on complex issues in a confident and nuanced manner
• Ability to prioritize and manage an array of projects through to completion
• Ability to actively listen and synthesize information from a variety of sources, and to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external contacts
• Experience managing junior and mid-level staff Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent research, analytical and problem solving skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong interest in housing policy required; familiarity with housing policy issues a plus.
• At least 8 to 10 years full-time experience, at least 2 years of which must have been in a managerial capacity, with primary focus on intergovernmental affairs related to housing, urban policy, planning, real estate, economic development and/or a related field.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, design, construction, appraisal, financing, negotiation or disposition of real estate or in real estate law, or in urban planning, design or renewal, or analytical or coordination work related to housing programs; at least 18 months must have been in an executive, administrative or managerial capacity or supervising professional personnel performing work in the fields noted above;

or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have three years of work experience including at least 18 months of executive, administrative, managerial or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

How to Apply:
Please go online and apply at www.nyc.gov/careers . Search for JOB ID# 241085

City Employees: Apply through the Employee Self Service portal (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess. Search for JOB ID# 241085

Salary range for this position is: $115,000 - $135,000 (Annual)

NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

NYC Residency Required

The Department of Housing Preservation & Development and the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager of PAC and Grassroots - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Fairfax, VA

Manager of PAC and Grassroots
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Fairfax, VA

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, a membership association created to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons, is seeking a Manager of PAC and Grassroots to manage the fundraising of the political action committee and the grassroots advocacy program. This position reports to the Director of Government Relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement fundraising activities including the annual PAC event and ongoing solicitations, coordinate local member PAC activities; and manage FEC compliance.
• Coordinate and implement grassroots programs through communications and meetings to promote the Government Relations initiatives. 
• Assist the Director of Government Relations by providing communications, web site, and event planning support.
• Manage the annual member Legislative Fly-In in Washington, D.C.
• Plan, develop, and implement transmission of electronic communications from the government relations department to the Society’s membership.
• Design and manage the advocacy portion of the ASCRS website to help members to stay informed of current activities.
• Prepare and update databases for PAC and grassroots activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years political/legislative experience.
• Knowledge of the political process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including HTML.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and salary history/requirements toresumes@ascrs.org or by fax to 703.547.8857; include PAC in the subject line.

About American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), is a membership association created to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons.

PACPI Development Manager - AIDS Foundation of Chicago - Chicago, IL

PACPI Development Manager
AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The mission of the Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative (PACPI) is to eliminate deaths from pediatric AIDS and to reduce transmission of HIV from mothers to their children in the state of Illinois.

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV and related chronic diseases. We envision a world in which people living with HIV and related chronic diseases will thrive, and new HIV infections will be rare. Our work focuses on improving health equity, preventing new cases of HIV, serving as a collaboration and knowledge center, and being a bold voice for change.

In order to achieve our goals, we are seeking one individual to serve as our PACPI Program Coordinator. The PACPI Development Manager leverages PACPI’s programs and relationships to secure gifts and/or grants from foundations, corporations, organizations, and individuals. The Manager will put in place the initial building blocks for an established individual gifts program and Promote/Improve upon the development program infrastructure that includes a donor tracking database, donor communications, and evaluation and reporting systems.

Complete details, here: http://www.aidschicago.org/page/get-involved/employment/pacpi-program-coordinator

Policy and Advocacy Associate - Nat'l Association of Professional Engineers - Alexandria, VA

Policy and Advocacy Associate
National Society of Professional Engineers
Alexandria, VA

DEPARTMENT: Government Relations SALARY: starting at $40,000

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes by identifying and analyzing relevant public policy issues and mobilizing NSPE resources.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of federal election and lobbying laws, including PAC operations procedures.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively, independently, and cooperatively with all levels of staff, NSPE members and constituents, key government officials, and the general public and the ability to harmonize and build consensus among competing professional interests.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to represent and promote the licensed professional engineer by producing publications, making presentations, and attending conferences and meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and customer -service skills to work with NSPE leadership, state executive directors, state society leaders, Committee on Policy and Advocacy and NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees members and other volunteers, elected and appointed government officials, other association staff, the general public, and NSPE staff.
• Understanding of effective PAC fundraising and grassroots recruitment techniques.
• Financial management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain a budget.
• Solid computer applications skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, VoterVoice, MagnetMail, Bloomberg Government, etc. 

JOB PROCESSES:

• Evaluate and track professional licensure, legislative and regulatory issues relevant to licensed professional engineers. With NSPE leadership, the Senior Manager of Government Relations and the COPA Committee, craft NSPE’s federal and state legislative and regulatory agenda and develop a plan to achieve positive legislative and regulatory outcomes through participation in issue-based coalitions with like-minded organizations, coordinating with and supporting affiliated state societies on state-level advocacy, direct lobbying, grasstops action, and grassroots action.
• Track and communicate information about state legislative and regulatory issues to NSPE members and state society executives.
• Conduct issues research and prepare issue and policy analysis, issue briefs, advocacy collateral materials, committee and governance reports, responding to member/staff inquiries regarding government affairs and licensure issues.
• Serve as a staff liaison, in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Government Relations, to the COPA Committee, NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees and AAES UPADI Task Force.
• Assist the Senior Manager of Government Relations in representing NSPE before federal agencies and Congress. Develop and maintain relationships with elected and appointed officials, including Members of Congress, key federal agency personnel, and their staff.
• Communicate information to NSPE members about legislative and regulatory issues in publications such as the “Policy Perspectives” column in PE magazine, issue briefs, and the Government Relations Web site.
• Develop an annual fundraising plan for NSPE-PAC.
• Craft a clear and compelling message to inspire members to contribute to NSPE-PAC.
• Implement a schedule of communications with NSPE members, including:
• Solicitations (see number 8);
• Thank-you letters to contributors, sent monthly;
• Updated content on the NSPE-PAC Web site, as it becomes available.
• Plan fundraising campaigns for NSPE-PAC to increase member participation and receipts.
• Solicit NSPE Board of Directors and House of Delegates annually, seeking a participation rate of 100% and recommending a contribution level of $100 per person.
• Solicit all NSPE members by email twice a year.
• Solicit Enterprise members every April.
• Hold fundraising events at each NSPE Annual Meeting.
• Research and recommend candidates to receive NSPE-PAC contributions. Attend candidate fundraisers as necessary and arrange for NSPE members and state society executives to attend local events and deliver PAC checks to candidates.
• Manage the online Legislative Action Center by using VoterVoice to publish legislative information and send Action Alerts to NSPE members.
• Manage QBS Award process and work with NSPE volunteers and partner organizations to determine award and grant recipients.
• In coordination with Senior Manager of Government Relations, prepare monthly FEC reports, maintaining compliance with all regulations.
• Assist the Senior Manager of Government Relations in developing and managing the Government Relations budget.
• Enter PAC payments from dues invoices and direct contributions into database
• Serve as NSPE staff support to the AAES WFEO International Relations Committee and the AAES UPADI Task Force, manage task force process, conference calls, meetings, agenda, minutes and related administrative issues and track engineering professional practice legislation and regulation as it may impact upon international engineering practice.
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in political science or related field and 1 - 2 years of experience in federal or state government relations (legislative and/or regulatory), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Further details and application at: http://careers.associationforum.org/jobs/7984012/policy-and-advocacy-associate

Director - Virginia Press Association - Glenn Allen, VA

Executive Director
Virginia Press Association

Glen Allen, VA

The Virginia Press Association seeks a dynamic leader to chart our course for the future. Anticipating the retirement of our long-time executive director, we’re searching for a trailblazer to build on past success, while addressing the challenges facing our members in the 21st century.

The next executive director will help define and implement VPA’s mission in a changing business environment. The candidate will work with the board, full-time staff, members, and others to create new opportunities for growth. This position will require detailed business planning skills, goal-setting, establishing measurable objectives, accurate cost estimates, and task deadlines.

Duties include: member relations, engagement and development; government relations and lobbying; sales, marketing and fundraising; community and industry relations; public speaking; programming and event planning; staff, P&L and administrative management. Meaningful experience in each is a job requirement, as are strong communication skills, superior organizational ability, and professional polish.

We will show preference to candidates with a background in journalism and media issues, association management, or government relations.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume and salary history and expectations to Marisa Porto, president, VPA Board of Directors, at mporto@dailypress.com.

Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 15.

Policy/Gov Relations - Washington, D.C.

Manager, Policy and Legislation
American Bus Association

Washington, D.C.
EEO Category: Executives
FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERVIEW:
The Manager for Policy and Legislation is directly responsible for the day-to-day execution of ABA’s legislative agenda, supported by the V.P. of Government Affairs & Policy (GAP). The Manager is jointly responsible for developing ABA policy initiatives, establishing policy priorities and developing and executing strategies to achieve policy objectives through the legislative process.

SUPERVISION:
Supervision is received from, and directly reports to, the Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy (GAP).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Policy

• Provide support to the Vice President by providing: research, analysis, and identification of policy opportunities and develop help prepare policy initiatives in support of ABA members and the motorcoach, tour and travel industry.
• Support the development and execution of legislative strategies to achieve policy objectives, using all GAP resources, to manage and achieve both short term and long term policy priorities.
• Engage with, and maintain knowledge of, motorcoach, tour and travel industry, in support of developing and achieving policy objectives.
• Identify resources in support of policy development and execution.
• Prepare briefing materials concerning policy initiatives, for purposes of executing strategy and providing education.
• Collaborate with other GAP functions, identifying opportunities and addressing concerns, to achieve policy priorities
• Assist in developing the Government Affairs and Policy budget.

Legislation

• Assist in the development, execution and management of advocacy efforts with the Federal Legislative Branch.
• To support the overall GAP efforts, develop and maintain relevant relationships with public officials, including elected Members of Congress, Congressional Committees and staff.
• Engage in developing and maintaining relationships with other stakeholders as directed, to build coalitions in support of executing legislative strategies
• Assist in the management and support of ABA contract lobbyists, as appropriate.
• Prepare briefing materials and communications, appropriate to audience, in support of legislative objectives.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other GAP and ABA Communications functions, in support of legislative objectives.
• Draft and review congressional testimony, assist with legislative tracking, and support ABA Congressional interactions, as needed.
• Assist state lobbying campaigns, as needed.
• Assist in developing the BusPAC fundraising strategies and the budget.

APPLICATION
Please submit a resume with a cover letter to the American Bus Association at: resume@buses.org

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience including direct involvement with Capitol Hill, policy development, lobbying, fundraising and nonprofit management.
• Experience with MS Office suite and membership databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure.
• Demonstrated analytics skills, critical thinking; ability to develop and execute strategies.
• Ability to implement new processes by achieving consensus and acceptance from a variety of individuals.
• Problem solving ability: to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Results orientation: ability to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines. Project management experience, desired.

About American Bus AssociationThe American Bus Association, the trade association of the intercity bus industry, represents the motorcoach industry's interests in Washington, D.C. It also facilitates relationships between North American motorcoach and tour companies and all related segments of the travel and supplier industries and promotes travel by motorcoach to consumers. ABA represents approximately 950 motorcoach and tour companies in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services (commuter, school, transit). Another 2,300 member organizations represent the travel and tourism industry and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry.

CMAP - Chicago, IL

Governmental Affairs Government Relations Associate (GRA22016) 

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 

Chicago, IL

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years (Associate) 

Salary Range: Associate: $54,000 - $66,933 

See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire one full-time employee to help advance the agency’s engagement with state and local elected officials and contribute to the agency’s legislative tracking and reporting activities. The position will be filled at the Associate level. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the region’s official comprehensive planning organization. Its GO TO 2040 plan is helping the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois to implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. 

Position Description The ideal candidate for this position will be able to monitor state legislative activity and communicate about the implementation of GO TO 2040 and development of the next longrange plan with a wide variety of audiences. The government relations associate will understand the agency’s policies and principles related to transportation, land use, tax policy, economic development, housing, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. Applying knowledge of CMAP’s core policy principles, the associate will track state legislation and activity and develop related reports. 

The government relations associate will serve as a liaison to state and local elected officials and other agency stakeholders. This position will require communication with a variety of elected officials and partners at public venues and in individual meetings. The position may also be asked to contribute to other CMAP activities, including but not limited to the development of the region’s next long-range comprehensive plan, due in October 2018. Other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor. 

This position requires travel throughout the region and state, including some evening, weekend, and multi-day travel; candidate must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region. 

Responsibilities Essential functions of this position are to:

 • Manage and support CMAP’s legislative tracking and legislative review processes.

 • Possess working knowledge of the Illinois General Assembly legislative procedures. 

 • Author memos and develop reports detailing legislative activity.

 • Represent the agency and communicate CMAP’s policies, processes, and programs.

 • Establish and maintain strong relationships with state and local elected officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

 • Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to complex projects. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: CMAP will recruit an Associate with the knowledge, experience, and skills to assist the state legislative monitoring, engagement and regional outreach. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate: 

• Strong knowledge of state legislative processes and roles and responsibilities of state and local governments.
• Knowledge of transportation policy and local planning issues in northeastern Illinois.
• Understanding of the links between transportation, land use, housing, economic development, taxation, environment and natural resources, and community development.
• Experience working with elected officials and state and local government staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest and ability to interact with partner agencies, local governments, and the general public. 

It is understood that candidates at the Associate level will have limited work experience, but they should demonstrate strong interest and familiarity with the topics addressed by CMAP. 

Education and/or Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, planning, economics, public administration, or a related field plus a minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required. A Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields is preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop cohesive relationships. Strong facilitation skills, with excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Efficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. 

How to Apply 

Applicants should apply online at https://cmap.hyrell.com. 

Posting End Date This posting will close on March 4, 2016. 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.