Director of State Government Affairs Apply Now UDW Overview: United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) Care Providers Union/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 170,000 home care and childcare providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide, and at the national level.  UDW is one of California’s largest unions of home care and childcare providers and consistently supported and led our community’s social justice initiatives including racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for Californians with disabilities, the sick, and the elderly. We fight for better working conditions collectively and fair pay for home care and childcare providers and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). For more information about United Domestic Workers of America (UDW), please visit our website at http://www.udwa.org/ Job Title :  Director of State Government Affairs Job Type:    Exempt Department:    State Government Affairs Reports To :  UDW Executive Director  Schedule:    Hybrid, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (office hours) Job Location:    Sacramento, CA  Starting Salary:     $130,000 - $183,607. /year (Depending on Experience)  Job Summary:   The Director of State Government Affairs will play an integral role in developing, implementing, and coordinating state government affairs strategies, initiatives, and engagement around issues that impact unions, labor movements, and socioeconomics. This role will develop a state and local government relations and public affairs strategy to defend and promote the growth of the organization. The Director of State Government Affairs will work closely and engage with internal and external leaders on various government relations efforts impacting the organization while keeping them up to date and involving them in planning government relations and public affairs strategy as appropriate. The Director of State Government Affairs will build and maintain relationships with government leaders, policymakers, regulators, nonprofit partners, and influencers, among other external parties within the state, local, regional, and target markets to advance UDW’s priorities, initiatives, and organizational goals. Duties and Responsibilities:  •    Following the direction of UDW's Executive Director, develops and implements the union’s legislative program. •    Lobby members of the Administration, Legislature, and Agencies to advance UDW’s priorities.  •    Draft, analyze, and respond to legislation, budget proposals, rules, and regulations.  •    Help coordinate the union’s state candidate and ballot initiative endorsement process and make recommendations to the Executive Board. •    Identify opportunities to advance the union’s agenda through collaborations with national/state/local advocates. •    Assist other departments in UDW with implementing IHSS and family childcare program rules and regulations. •    Provide technical knowledge during collective bargaining. •    Update UDW members on important legislation and budget items at membership meetings around the state. •    Oversee the development and release of the annual legislative scorecard. •    Perform other duties, including special projects, as required to support the department and mission of the organization. Supervisory Responsibilities :  •    Provide guidance and ensure staff’s compliance with UDW policies and procedures. •    Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the organization’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates. •    Organize workflow and ensure that assigned employees understand their duties and delegated tasks. •    Monitor assigned employees’ productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching. •    Maintain timekeeping and other records. •    Information-share between the executive team and direct reports. •    Prepare and submit performance reports and evaluations. •    Decide on rewards and promotions for direct reports based on performance. •    Hire and train new direct reports. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : •    Ability to analyze and respond to budgets at the state level. •    Ability to analyze and respond to legislation and regulations at the state level. •    Ability to develop and execute legislative campaigns. •    Must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills. •    Ability to communicate policy and budget issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. •    Political acumen and expert command of the legislative and budget process. •    Knowledge of public policy legislative process on a federal, state, and local level, and a proven ability to advocate for legislative and policy change with the government. •    Knowledge of the labor movement, its partners and allies. •    Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships on a variety of levels. •    Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities in a timely manner and keep track of multiple projects. •    Strong collaboration and influencing skills, demonstrating an ability to navigate organizational relationships, incorporate differing perspectives, develop recommendations, and generate consensus with partners across teams. •    Ability to analyze issues, define problems and propose creative solutions in political and legislative environments. •    Excellent people and project management skills, including detail and action orientation, with excellent follow-through skills. •    Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop and give presentations. •    Excellent public speaking skills. •    Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of members' and staff's social, political, personal, and cross-cultural needs. •    Knowledge of departmental budget and administrative processes and procedures.  •    Highly computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Suite. Preferred Qualifications, Education and/or Experience: •    Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience in political science, public affairs, public administration, or a related field. •    10-13 years of experience in a leadership position in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Community Engagement, or a related field •    10-13 years of experience and demonstrated success in managing staff, programs, and working in a political, government, or nonprofit environment. •    Experience in policymaking and the legislative/political process •    Excellent analytical and strategic skills to build a comprehensive policy strategy for varying backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. •    Excellent skills in communication and cross-function collaboration. •    Excellent written communication, presentations, and public speaking skills Requirements:  •    Must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance that covers business driving, and an automobile for business use. •    Willingness to travel and ability to work flexible hours and work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: United Domestic Workers of America has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, our employees are required   to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law. Employee Benefits: •    Health Insurance •    Dental Insurance •    Vision Insurance •    Life / AD&D •    Long Term Disability (LTD) •    401(k) Savings Plan •    Pension Plan •    Paid Vacation Days •    Paid Sick Leave •    Personal Day (8 hours) •    16 Paid Holiday     Physical Demands  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office-type environment. The employee will frequently work on or around office equipment and furniture. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor environments can include exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts; vibration; odors, fumes, gasses, smoke, dust, or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer UDWA is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law. Women, people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply Here! https://udwa.hiringplatform.com/processes/182496-director-of-state-government-affairs?locale=en

Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) Position: Director, State Government Affairs Reports To: Vice President, State Government Affairs Location: Remote/Applicants from IL & WI preferred Are you a dynamic team player with experience in state government affairs 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 remote Director of State Government Affairs to advocate for HDA member interests in assigned states . 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 the 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 experience Extensive understanding of the state legislative and regulatory processes Experience with state government affairs in a multi-state lobbying role 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/16944676203570013318ect Applicants in IL and WI are preferred; applicants from other locations will be considered.  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. HDA requires prospective and/or new employees to comply with the association’s vaccination protocol. 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.

Summary The   Center for AI Policy  is l ooking for a Communications Director with extensive experience in journalism, public relations, campaigns, lobbying, and/or advocacy.  Apply here by September 30, 2023.  Duties and Responsibilities As Director of Communications, you’ll work closely with our executive team to design and execute a strategy for drawing positive attention to CAIP and its legislative agenda. You’ll help us make key decisions about where to focus our media efforts, what audiences we should be trying to reach, what messages are most important for those audiences to hear, and how to frame those messages.   A typical week would involve: Drafting op-eds, memos, press releases, endorsements, and other public statements Identifying and acting on opportunities to promote CAIP and our ideas Reaching out to print media, TV, radio, and podcasts to propose and arrange interviews Maintaining a blog and/or social media presence for CAIP Following discussions of AI risk in government and in the media Working with our Government Relations Director and lobbyists to support their political strategy Ideal candidate An ideal candidate will have the experience and drive to advocate for CAIP’s legislative agenda with a growing coalition of supporters. Some of the qualifications we are looking for include: 5+ years of relevant experience Demonstrated ability to attract positive media coverage Interest in proactively crafting a media strategy Excellent and fast writing skills Ability to understand complex technical ideas and clearly communicate them to laypeople Measured and quick judgment to correctly handle sensitive communications issues in a fast-paced environment Sincere concern about safety risks posed by advanced AI Ability to understand and work with a diverse and bipartisan set of stakeholders Excited about joining a small new team Commitment to integrity  We encourage you to apply even if you don’t have every qualification. Logistics Semi-Remote Work: You will need to occasionally take meetings on Capitol Hill in person in order to be effective in this role, but on days when you have no such meetings, we support remote work.  Flexible Hours: We are open to full-time and part-time roles; you would largely set your own hours.  Immediate Availability Preferred: We are looking for candidates who can start work in the next couple of months (or immediately), so it is unlikely that we would be able to sponsor a visa. Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience. For part time roles, the salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. We also provide benefits including flexible time off and healthcare. About Us The Center for AI Policy is a new DC-based organization developing and advocating for policy to mitigate catastrophic AI risks. Our current focus is building capacity in the US government to monitor and safeguard AI development. Our proposed legislation would establish a federal authority to monitor hardware and license frontier AI development, ensuring we can identify and respond to risks. It would also create strict liability for severe harms caused by AI systems, promoting accountability and improving incentives.  Our team includes Thomas Larsen (Executive Director), who has a background in technical AI safety; Jason Green-Lowe (Legislative Director), who has a legal background; and Jakub Kraus (Operations Director), who has a computer science background. We’re also advised by experts from other organizations and supported by several volunteers.  You would be a key voice in our developing organization.

Summary The   Center for AI Policy is looking for a Government Affairs Director with extensive experience in political strategy, lobbying, and/or advocacy.  Apply here by September 30, 2023.  Duties and Responsibilities As Government Affairs Director, you’ll work closely with our executive team to design and execute on a strategy for persuading Congress of our legislative agenda. You’ll help us build key relationships in and around Congress; weigh the tradeoffs between policy effectively addressing AI risks and being likely to pass; identify obstacles to our policy passing; and creatively solve them.   A typical week would involve: Meeting with members of Congress and their staff Drafting short memos aimed at explaining the political and policy benefits of our bill(s) Working with our external lobbyists to develop our political strategy Providing and/or supporting testimony at committee hearings Hosting and attending happy hours, briefings, roundtables, and other networking events Building relationships with leaders of tech companies, small businesses, labor unions, civil society groups, and academia Ideal candidate An ideal candidate will have the experience and drive to advocate for CAIP’s legislative agenda with a growing coalition of supporters. Some of the qualifications we are looking for include: 5+ years of relevant experience Demonstrated ability to support a legislative agenda Interest in proactively crafting a political strategy Deep understanding of DC culture and the political process Ability to creatively work around constraints to make our policy sufficiently comprehensive and likely to pass Sincere concern about safety risks posed by advanced AI Ability to understand and work with a diverse and bipartisan set of stakeholders Excited about joining a small new team Commitment to integrity  We encourage you to apply even if you don’t have every qualification.   Logistics Limited Remote Work: You will need to frequently take meetings on Capitol Hill in person in order to be effective in this role, but on days when you have no such meetings, we support remote work.  Flexible Hours: We are open to full-time and part-time roles; you would largely set your own hours.  Immediate Availability Preferred: We are looking for candidates who can start work in the next couple of months (or immediately), so it is unlikely that we would be able to sponsor a visa. Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience. For part time roles, the salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. We also provide benefits including flexible time off and healthcare. About Us The Center for AI Policy is a new DC-based organization developing and advocating for policy to mitigate catastrophic AI risks. Our current focus is building capacity in the US government to monitor and safeguard AI development. Our proposed legislation would establish a federal authority to monitor hardware and license frontier AI development, ensuring we can identify and respond to risks. It would also create strict liability for severe harms caused by AI systems, promoting accountability and improving incentives.  Our team includes Thomas Larsen (Executive Director), who has a background in technical AI safety; Jason Green-Lowe (Legislative Director), who has a legal background; and Jakub Kraus (Operations Director), who has a computer science background. We’re also advised by experts from other organizations and supported by several volunteers.  You would be a key voice in our developing organization.