Cessna & Associates, LLC
Remote
Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
Position: Director, State Government Affairs
Reports To: Vice President, State Government Affairs
Location: Remote
Are you a dynamic team player with state government affairs experience and the ability to inspire others?
Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) , the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. They are seeking a Director of State Government Affairs to advocate for HDA member interests in assigned states . This position is remote and requires up to 30% travel.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to policy initiatives and make a positive impact on the healthcare distribution industry!
HDA offers:
Remote opportunity with flexible hours
Generous compensation & benefits package
Generous 401(k) employer match
Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia
As the Director of State Government Affairs, you will oversee strategy development, direct lobbying, member relations, general advocacy, research, analysis, and reporting of state legislative and regulatory activities in the assigned region. You will be responsible for public affairs coordination and liaison work with applicable stakeholder organizations. This position reports to the VP of State Government Affairs.
Qualified candidates offer:
Bachelor’s degree
7 years of progressively responsible related work experience
Extensive understanding of the state legislative and regulatory processes
Experience with state government affairs in a multi-state lobbying role
Ability to travel approximately 30%, frequently during peak legislative sessions
How To Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples highlighting legislative engagement to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17246922404370013318BqE
Salary Range: $130,160 - $162,700
Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs @cessnasearch.com .
HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington, DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.
HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths, and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.
About Cessna & Associates, LLC
Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven non profit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.
The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fuels Success
Cessna & Associates embraces and celebrates the strength that diversity brings to our organization. Just as we are deliberate in our own pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, our efforts support our clients' DEI success. We drive every search with an unyielding focus to create an even playing field for all candidates and assess their ability to be "culture adds", not merely "fits" for our clients. Our team builds and nurtures this rich tapestry of diversity for ourselves and for our clients.
Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
Position: Director, State Government Affairs
Reports To: Vice President, State Government Affairs
Location: Remote
Are you a dynamic team player with state government affairs experience and the ability to inspire others?
Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) , the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. They are seeking a Director of State Government Affairs to advocate for HDA member interests in assigned states . This position is remote and requires up to 30% travel.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to policy initiatives and make a positive impact on the healthcare distribution industry!
HDA offers:
Remote opportunity with flexible hours
Generous compensation & benefits package
Generous 401(k) employer match
Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia
As the Director of State Government Affairs, you will oversee strategy development, direct lobbying, member relations, general advocacy, research, analysis, and reporting of state legislative and regulatory activities in the assigned region. You will be responsible for public affairs coordination and liaison work with applicable stakeholder organizations. This position reports to the VP of State Government Affairs.
Qualified candidates offer:
Bachelor’s degree
7 years of progressively responsible related work experience
Extensive understanding of the state legislative and regulatory processes
Experience with state government affairs in a multi-state lobbying role
Ability to travel approximately 30%, frequently during peak legislative sessions
How To Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples highlighting legislative engagement to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17246922404370013318BqE
Salary Range: $130,160 - $162,700
Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs @cessnasearch.com .
HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington, DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.
HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths, and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.
About Cessna & Associates, LLC
Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven non profit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.
The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fuels Success
Cessna & Associates embraces and celebrates the strength that diversity brings to our organization. Just as we are deliberate in our own pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, our efforts support our clients' DEI success. We drive every search with an unyielding focus to create an even playing field for all candidates and assess their ability to be "culture adds", not merely "fits" for our clients. Our team builds and nurtures this rich tapestry of diversity for ourselves and for our clients.
International Rescue Committee
Washington, D.C. or New York, NY
As the Head of Advocacy & Influence for the Movement Against Malnutrition, you are this new venture’s Chief Advocacy Officer and the primary leader of all of IRC’s malnutrition advocacy work across all global influence markets. As a member of the leadership teams of both the Movement and IRC’s Global Advocacy & Influence Department, you will lead a team of market-based advocates, inspiring the team to collaborate closely with technical, programmatic and policy partners internally and externally to generate policy and practice change among donor countries, multi-laterals and host governments. You will develop and be responsible for the execution of the Movement’s forward-looking and creative global advocacy strategy, challenging the Movement Against Malnutrition to work with unexpected partners and drive for transformational change on behalf of children. You are the go-to expert for the Executive Director of the Movement and the IRC CEO on legislative and policy trends around malnutrition, creating opportunities to use those trends to further our agenda. You contribute your fresh and creative analysis to inform our advocacy strategies and our policy objectives.
Major Responsibilities: Advocacy Strategy: Develop a multi-year, multi-geography advocacy strategy, in close collaboration with other leaders across the Movement Against Malnutrition and IRC to advance our global influence objectives. Be responsible for development of market-specific advocacy strategies that emerge from global strategy. Influence Analysis: Assess power dynamics within and across influence markets and global entities related to Movement influence objectives. Ideate new opportunities to drive creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners. Continuously brainstorm and develop innovative approaches and partners that go beyond advocacy as usual. Advocacy: Engage with policy stakeholders at the highest levels by representing the Movement and IRC at key global meetings and fora. Serve as chief influence thought partner for the Executive Director of the Movement and IRC CEO on our malnutrition influence agenda. Legislative and Policy Tracking: Expand our influence reach by building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers and influential stakeholders related to our malnutrition advocacy agenda. Use insights to drive cross-market strategy, and prioritization of opportunities across markets. Policy Translation and Trend analysis: Be responsible for the translation of policy asks into market-specific legislative / policy asks. Policy Generation: Contribute to policy generation by providing malnutrition-specific insights regarding policy and political trends to increase the credibility and efficacy of our solutions through constant collaboration and in focused policy roundtables. Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to shape communications specific to malnutrition. Where relevant, support leadership communications and proactively find opportunities to raise influence and profile of the Movement through leaders and spokespeople, including clients and celebrity voices. Advocacy Materials: Maintain oversight of advocacy materials across markets, ensuring a unified and consistent voice with targeted messages for different influence audiences. Testing and innovation: Lead team in testing innovative approaches to influence in changing political and policy environments, including using digital targeting tools and public mobilization. Spokesperson: Act as a Movement Against Malnutrition and IRC advocacy spokesperson on malnutrition. Team Management: Develop and model new ways of working, lead impactful team and positively contribute to the Movement Against Malnutrition and IRC leadership teams and cultures. Create an inclusive environment by establishing a culture of care and encouraging different ideas. Share time and credit with team members, showing appreciation and increasing visibility by giving them access to more senior staff and highlighting their accomplishments. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: Executive Director, Movement Against Malnutrition and VP, Advocacy & Influence Position supervises: Head of US Advocacy & Influence for the Movement Against Malnutrition; Head of UK Advocacy & Influence for the Movement Against Malnutrition; and other country-level advocates (e.g., staff fully dedicated to malnutrition advocacy in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Somalia, and Niger). Other positions are planned to be hired in the future. Internal contacts: Movement Against Malnutrition colleagues; Policy and Advocacy colleagues across the globe; Technical Excellence leads; Marketing and Mobilization; Awards Management; IRC President’s Office, External Relations Department External contacts: Decision makers and policy experts in malnutrition across influence markets, including in multilateral institutions Job Requirements: Education and Experience Master’s degree in relevant field such as Public Policy, Law or International Relations is preferred OR Demonstrated 10+ experience in advocacy and advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity and strategic thinking. Significant years of experience working on complex humanitarian and/or development issues Demonstrated skills and competencies: • Demonstrable track record of influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. Expansive network of influencers and policy makers, particularly related to malnutrition• Deep understanding of relevant legislative bodies and agencies, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives around malnutrition• Ability to think strategically and creatively, being solutions-oriented when traditional advocacy means do not suffice• Extensive knowledge of humanitarian aid and malnutrition issues• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the humanitarian and development fields• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers• Ability to work with tight turnaround times• Initiative to work independently on fast-paced issues, and juggle competing demands Working Environment: Standard office work environment. Up to 15% travel required Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
As the Head of Advocacy & Influence for the Movement Against Malnutrition, you are this new venture’s Chief Advocacy Officer and the primary leader of all of IRC’s malnutrition advocacy work across all global influence markets. As a member of the leadership teams of both the Movement and IRC’s Global Advocacy & Influence Department, you will lead a team of market-based advocates, inspiring the team to collaborate closely with technical, programmatic and policy partners internally and externally to generate policy and practice change among donor countries, multi-laterals and host governments. You will develop and be responsible for the execution of the Movement’s forward-looking and creative global advocacy strategy, challenging the Movement Against Malnutrition to work with unexpected partners and drive for transformational change on behalf of children. You are the go-to expert for the Executive Director of the Movement and the IRC CEO on legislative and policy trends around malnutrition, creating opportunities to use those trends to further our agenda. You contribute your fresh and creative analysis to inform our advocacy strategies and our policy objectives.
Major Responsibilities: Advocacy Strategy: Develop a multi-year, multi-geography advocacy strategy, in close collaboration with other leaders across the Movement Against Malnutrition and IRC to advance our global influence objectives. Be responsible for development of market-specific advocacy strategies that emerge from global strategy. Influence Analysis: Assess power dynamics within and across influence markets and global entities related to Movement influence objectives. Ideate new opportunities to drive creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners. Continuously brainstorm and develop innovative approaches and partners that go beyond advocacy as usual. Advocacy: Engage with policy stakeholders at the highest levels by representing the Movement and IRC at key global meetings and fora. Serve as chief influence thought partner for the Executive Director of the Movement and IRC CEO on our malnutrition influence agenda. Legislative and Policy Tracking: Expand our influence reach by building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers and influential stakeholders related to our malnutrition advocacy agenda. Use insights to drive cross-market strategy, and prioritization of opportunities across markets. Policy Translation and Trend analysis: Be responsible for the translation of policy asks into market-specific legislative / policy asks. Policy Generation: Contribute to policy generation by providing malnutrition-specific insights regarding policy and political trends to increase the credibility and efficacy of our solutions through constant collaboration and in focused policy roundtables. Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to shape communications specific to malnutrition. Where relevant, support leadership communications and proactively find opportunities to raise influence and profile of the Movement through leaders and spokespeople, including clients and celebrity voices. Advocacy Materials: Maintain oversight of advocacy materials across markets, ensuring a unified and consistent voice with targeted messages for different influence audiences. Testing and innovation: Lead team in testing innovative approaches to influence in changing political and policy environments, including using digital targeting tools and public mobilization. Spokesperson: Act as a Movement Against Malnutrition and IRC advocacy spokesperson on malnutrition. Team Management: Develop and model new ways of working, lead impactful team and positively contribute to the Movement Against Malnutrition and IRC leadership teams and cultures. Create an inclusive environment by establishing a culture of care and encouraging different ideas. Share time and credit with team members, showing appreciation and increasing visibility by giving them access to more senior staff and highlighting their accomplishments. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: Executive Director, Movement Against Malnutrition and VP, Advocacy & Influence Position supervises: Head of US Advocacy & Influence for the Movement Against Malnutrition; Head of UK Advocacy & Influence for the Movement Against Malnutrition; and other country-level advocates (e.g., staff fully dedicated to malnutrition advocacy in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Somalia, and Niger). Other positions are planned to be hired in the future. Internal contacts: Movement Against Malnutrition colleagues; Policy and Advocacy colleagues across the globe; Technical Excellence leads; Marketing and Mobilization; Awards Management; IRC President’s Office, External Relations Department External contacts: Decision makers and policy experts in malnutrition across influence markets, including in multilateral institutions Job Requirements: Education and Experience Master’s degree in relevant field such as Public Policy, Law or International Relations is preferred OR Demonstrated 10+ experience in advocacy and advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity and strategic thinking. Significant years of experience working on complex humanitarian and/or development issues Demonstrated skills and competencies: • Demonstrable track record of influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. Expansive network of influencers and policy makers, particularly related to malnutrition• Deep understanding of relevant legislative bodies and agencies, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives around malnutrition• Ability to think strategically and creatively, being solutions-oriented when traditional advocacy means do not suffice• Extensive knowledge of humanitarian aid and malnutrition issues• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the humanitarian and development fields• Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers• Ability to work with tight turnaround times• Initiative to work independently on fast-paced issues, and juggle competing demands Working Environment: Standard office work environment. Up to 15% travel required Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
APCIA
Boston, MA
Position Summary
The Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations, has primary responsibility for managing legislative and regulatory advocacy in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Is also responsible for, in coordination with APCIA member relations department, general member relations, and recruitment of new members. Is a proven leader. Principal Responsibilities
Identifies legislative and regulatory issues that affect the business of property and casualty insurance and communicates regularly with APCIA members and other affected APCIA staff regarding legislative and regulatory activity.
Leads APCIA policy managers, APCIA public affairs and APCIA members to develop strategies and tactics for dealing with state issues.
Develops working relationships with APCIA members, legislators (and their staff), regulators (and their staff) and other industry lobbyists.
Drafts and provides testimony and written comments in support of APCIA's position on pending legislation and regulations.
Manages APCIA's retained lobbyists in each state.
Comprehends sound fiscal, political and management judgment and instincts and displays such judgment in day-to-day activities/efforts.
Additional Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains relationships with the news media and serves as spokesperson for association to external audiences.
Engages, as appropriate, in direct lobbying.
Forms or participates in coalitions designed to further APCIA's public policy position(s).
Identifies key political races and strategically participates as appropriate.
Interacts with other trade associations and unaffiliated companies, and remains aware of their activities.
Welcomes role of leadership—internally, with home office and fellow regional team members (support, public affairs); and externally with member companies, coalition partners and elected officials.
Focuses on key issues and communications.
Prepares annual operating budgets, as well as budgets for corporate and individual political contributions and manages such budgets.
Provides prompt response/service, complete answers/information and accurate information to membership.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
(a) - Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration or related field.
(b) – Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in state legislative, regulatory and/or government relations’ matters, including direct lobbying; insurance knowledge desired.
Strong familiarity with government processes, specifically in the legislative branch and in the executive branch or an agency responsible for insurance regulation.
Excellent written/oral communication skills - ability to communicate clearly on legislative, regulatory and substantive issues to multifaceted audiences.
Ability to multi-task.
Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through.
Command of insurance issues.
Travel as required.
Position Summary
The Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations, has primary responsibility for managing legislative and regulatory advocacy in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Is also responsible for, in coordination with APCIA member relations department, general member relations, and recruitment of new members. Is a proven leader. Principal Responsibilities
Identifies legislative and regulatory issues that affect the business of property and casualty insurance and communicates regularly with APCIA members and other affected APCIA staff regarding legislative and regulatory activity.
Leads APCIA policy managers, APCIA public affairs and APCIA members to develop strategies and tactics for dealing with state issues.
Develops working relationships with APCIA members, legislators (and their staff), regulators (and their staff) and other industry lobbyists.
Drafts and provides testimony and written comments in support of APCIA's position on pending legislation and regulations.
Manages APCIA's retained lobbyists in each state.
Comprehends sound fiscal, political and management judgment and instincts and displays such judgment in day-to-day activities/efforts.
Additional Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains relationships with the news media and serves as spokesperson for association to external audiences.
Engages, as appropriate, in direct lobbying.
Forms or participates in coalitions designed to further APCIA's public policy position(s).
Identifies key political races and strategically participates as appropriate.
Interacts with other trade associations and unaffiliated companies, and remains aware of their activities.
Welcomes role of leadership—internally, with home office and fellow regional team members (support, public affairs); and externally with member companies, coalition partners and elected officials.
Focuses on key issues and communications.
Prepares annual operating budgets, as well as budgets for corporate and individual political contributions and manages such budgets.
Provides prompt response/service, complete answers/information and accurate information to membership.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
(a) - Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration or related field.
(b) – Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in state legislative, regulatory and/or government relations’ matters, including direct lobbying; insurance knowledge desired.
Strong familiarity with government processes, specifically in the legislative branch and in the executive branch or an agency responsible for insurance regulation.
Excellent written/oral communication skills - ability to communicate clearly on legislative, regulatory and substantive issues to multifaceted audiences.
Ability to multi-task.
Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through.
Command of insurance issues.
Travel as required.
Mercer Group Associates
Raleigh, NC
Director of Urban Affairs – North Carolina League of Municipalities
The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) seeks a Director of Urban Affairs to serve as the League’s leading policy expert and advocate on the top policy issues for North Carolina urban areas. The NCLM is a member-driven organization of North Carolina’s cities and towns of all sizes from across the state. Through an active board of directors, members decide advocacy goals, direct internal and external-facing policies, and lead service initiatives. Members are dedicated to protecting local decision-making authority so that local residents can pursue their own unique visions of what their towns and cities can and should be. The League provides advocacy, education and training opportunities, legal consulting, financial and operational assistance, a risk pool, and other services to its members.
The position serves as liaison to the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, an affiliate organization of the League consisting of 33 mayors from the state’s large and mid-sized cities. Its members are focused on addressing issues unique to urban areas through relationships with local, state, and federal leaders.
Raleigh and the surrounding region enjoy an excellent quality of life and regularly receive recognition in national “best of” lists ranking living, economic and educational benefits. Its vibrant communities provide quality schools, an abundance of dining and cultural endeavors, plenty of outdoor activities, and a pleasant climate. North Carolina has both robust urban areas and beautiful small towns, and it offers a range of natural features and ventures from the mountains to the beaches.
The Position The position leads campaigns and research on urban issues, developing relationships with a wide range of N.C. municipal officials, partner organizations, and state and federal decision- makers. The position is also an integral contributor to the League’s Government Affairs programming and serves as the staff liaison to the NC Metropolitan Mayors Coalition. This position will identify policy issues of top importance to urban areas in the state and develop and execute issue campaigns, lead research, and develop subject-matter expertise on these policy issues. The director will coordinate closely with the League’s Government Affairs team on strategy and communication regarding urban issues.
As staff liaison to the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, the director will build and maintain contacts within the Coalition membership; share noteworthy information with Government Affairs team members; manage Coalition resources, meetings, and initiatives; and provide services and support to other League affiliates in coordination with other staff liaisons.
The director will be an integral policy staff member on the Government Affairs team, sharing responsibility for membership-focused advocacy tasks, and will serve as the Government Affairs team’s leading federal policy expert. The person in this position will use grassroots engagement tactics to motivate city officials to connect with their state legislators, members of Congress, and other key decision-makers, and form and lead coalitions promoting policy positions emphasizing top issues for the state’s urban areas.
The director will contribute to the coordination and execution of the Government Affairs team’s membership programming and initiatives, convene city officials and other stakeholders to educate and promote policy objectives prioritized by the Government Affairs team, and make presentations to city officials and other relevant audiences.
The Director of Urban Affairs reports to the Director of Government Affairs. The position is based in Raleigh, NC with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule. Job functions require regular travel across the state, occasional travel out of state, and periodic work outside of standard business hours. Travel and meetings with external groups will sometimes occur on remote workdays.
To find out more details about the position expectations, please visit our website for the full recruitment brochure at Current Searches – Mercer Group Associates
Minimum Qualifications
Four-year college degree in public administration, government relations, communications, public affairs, or related field
Seven or more years of advocacy experience with government, not-for-profit, or private sector organizations
Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License
Compensation and Benefits The expected salary for this position is within the range of $110,000-$132,000. The NCLM offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick leave, holidays and vacation, participation in the Local Government Retirement System, a 4% match to 401K and contributions to a health savings account. Relocation costs are negotiable.
How to Apply Candidates must email to jeffhale1968@gmail.com a cover letter, resume, and a list of five job-related references with names, phone numbers and emails no later than close of business on October 25, 2024 . For questions, please contact:
Jeff Hale, Associate jeffhale1968@gmail.com , 706-371-6126
Johanna Reese, Consultant jreese@jhrstrategies.com , 919-606-1327
Director of Urban Affairs – North Carolina League of Municipalities
The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) seeks a Director of Urban Affairs to serve as the League’s leading policy expert and advocate on the top policy issues for North Carolina urban areas. The NCLM is a member-driven organization of North Carolina’s cities and towns of all sizes from across the state. Through an active board of directors, members decide advocacy goals, direct internal and external-facing policies, and lead service initiatives. Members are dedicated to protecting local decision-making authority so that local residents can pursue their own unique visions of what their towns and cities can and should be. The League provides advocacy, education and training opportunities, legal consulting, financial and operational assistance, a risk pool, and other services to its members.
The position serves as liaison to the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, an affiliate organization of the League consisting of 33 mayors from the state’s large and mid-sized cities. Its members are focused on addressing issues unique to urban areas through relationships with local, state, and federal leaders.
Raleigh and the surrounding region enjoy an excellent quality of life and regularly receive recognition in national “best of” lists ranking living, economic and educational benefits. Its vibrant communities provide quality schools, an abundance of dining and cultural endeavors, plenty of outdoor activities, and a pleasant climate. North Carolina has both robust urban areas and beautiful small towns, and it offers a range of natural features and ventures from the mountains to the beaches.
The Position The position leads campaigns and research on urban issues, developing relationships with a wide range of N.C. municipal officials, partner organizations, and state and federal decision- makers. The position is also an integral contributor to the League’s Government Affairs programming and serves as the staff liaison to the NC Metropolitan Mayors Coalition. This position will identify policy issues of top importance to urban areas in the state and develop and execute issue campaigns, lead research, and develop subject-matter expertise on these policy issues. The director will coordinate closely with the League’s Government Affairs team on strategy and communication regarding urban issues.
As staff liaison to the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, the director will build and maintain contacts within the Coalition membership; share noteworthy information with Government Affairs team members; manage Coalition resources, meetings, and initiatives; and provide services and support to other League affiliates in coordination with other staff liaisons.
The director will be an integral policy staff member on the Government Affairs team, sharing responsibility for membership-focused advocacy tasks, and will serve as the Government Affairs team’s leading federal policy expert. The person in this position will use grassroots engagement tactics to motivate city officials to connect with their state legislators, members of Congress, and other key decision-makers, and form and lead coalitions promoting policy positions emphasizing top issues for the state’s urban areas.
The director will contribute to the coordination and execution of the Government Affairs team’s membership programming and initiatives, convene city officials and other stakeholders to educate and promote policy objectives prioritized by the Government Affairs team, and make presentations to city officials and other relevant audiences.
The Director of Urban Affairs reports to the Director of Government Affairs. The position is based in Raleigh, NC with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule. Job functions require regular travel across the state, occasional travel out of state, and periodic work outside of standard business hours. Travel and meetings with external groups will sometimes occur on remote workdays.
To find out more details about the position expectations, please visit our website for the full recruitment brochure at Current Searches – Mercer Group Associates
Minimum Qualifications
Four-year college degree in public administration, government relations, communications, public affairs, or related field
Seven or more years of advocacy experience with government, not-for-profit, or private sector organizations
Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License
Compensation and Benefits The expected salary for this position is within the range of $110,000-$132,000. The NCLM offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick leave, holidays and vacation, participation in the Local Government Retirement System, a 4% match to 401K and contributions to a health savings account. Relocation costs are negotiable.
How to Apply Candidates must email to jeffhale1968@gmail.com a cover letter, resume, and a list of five job-related references with names, phone numbers and emails no later than close of business on October 25, 2024 . For questions, please contact:
Jeff Hale, Associate jeffhale1968@gmail.com , 706-371-6126
Johanna Reese, Consultant jreese@jhrstrategies.com , 919-606-1327