National Association of Professional Background Screeners
USA
NAPBS Government Relations Director of Public Record Access
THE ROLE: Individual needed to lead the National Association of Professional Background Screeners’, (hereafter “the Association” or NAPBS) public record access efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the position will be tasked with carrying out the Association’s government relations goals and strategies through identifying, anticipating, monitoring, managing, updating and escalating issues that do or have the potential to impact NAPBS member access to important public record information across the US.
The successful candidate will work directly with NAPBS’ Government Relations Committee, the Public Records Access Subcommittee, the Board of Directors, and third party government relations partners hired or otherwise identified by the Association. The incumbent will leverage expertise and cultivate relationships between NAPBS and key court personnel at all levels of government and aid members in advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession.
The individual will have (or will develop) an in-depth understanding of the background screening profession, and will work to protect and advocate for the Association’s interests with respect to current and proposed public record access issues such as removal/restriction (or lack) of key public record details, failure to respond to public record requests, imposition of unreasonable court fees, extended delays in processing, budgetary cuts or constraints and other legislation or procedural changes which will impact the access of public records to our membership.
The NAPBS Government Relations Director of Public Record Access will need to build and maintain strategic relationships with members of relevant court personnel and key associations, as well as paid and volunteer resources that may work on NAPBS's behalf. They must keep NAPBS Leadership and Board up to date on relevant rules and regulations and consult with legal counsel as needed.
Reports to: Executive Director, NAPBS (TBD)
Direct Reports: N/A
Location: Flexible
Travel: 20-40% (TBD)
Key Responsibilities
Track, monitor and identify emerging developments within any court that will have impact to our members and profession.
Identify and advance the priorities and strategies of NAPBS in coordination with Government Relations Committee, Public Records Access Subcommittee, partners, members,senior association leadership and other association efforts as defined by Executive Director.
Provide guidance on the formulation of association positions, testimony, policy direction, proposed legislation and/or amendments to language of same, and create strategies for advocacy. This will entail building relationships with staff, Board, contracted partners, legal counsel and Government Relations Committee and Public Record Access Subcommittee members.
Keep parties within NAPBS informed about ongoing developments on priority issues, both through participation in meetings and contributing updates on court activities through the communications and tracking methods available to members. This requires providing updates and agenda items for routine Government Relations Committee and Public Record Access Subcommittee Meetings and monthly Board meetings. This may also involve meetings, testimony and presentations with stakeholders, as well as media efforts.
Engage new and existing members and allies to engage on key priorities, providing leadership, direction and collateral for participants
Develop and present to the Association a comprehensive court personnel relations strategy to develop key long-term relationships, heighten the visibility of the Association and the profession in order to maximize its voice in the formulation of policy. This includes preparing necessary budget requests to support efforts.
Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with key court personnel, industry leaders, and trade associations and other stakeholders in furtherance of Association goals.
Arrange meetings as appropriate, providing and educating members on talking points and written collateral, and performing follow up as appropriate.
Capitalize on internal Association expertise as well as external resources (trades, coalitions, retained counsel) to lead advocacy on significant issues for NAPBS or, where more effective, to influence outcomes indirectly through third party engagement.
Understand court’s needs and goals and how the NAPBS vision fits with and advances those goals.
Design, write and produce press releases, articles, testimony, leaflets, newsletters and reports, as required and in conjunction with other contracted partners.
Provide briefings on public record access matters to Association members at conferences and strategic planning, as requested.
Be flexible and available for travel.
Prepare and coordinate local lobbying efforts with members or local lobbyists, as needed.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
2-5 years of state government relations or related experience
Screening profession(consumer reporting agency) experience or similar regulatory experience strongly preferred
Proven success in legislative/regulatory advocacy
Knowledge of court systems and recordkeeping, especially as it applies to the screening profession
Ability to effectively interact with internal and external contacts
Strong analytical ability and research skills
Demonstrated ability to grasp complex subjects and advocate for various member interests
Highly developed sense of diplomacy and discretion
Superior and persuasive oral and written communications skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and solid experience establishing and maintaining allies
Excellent academic credentials - a degree in public relations, politics, government, public administration, social policy, business studies, management, languages or law preferred. A J.D. is considered a plus.
Ability to handle multiple projects effectively
Leadership Competencies
Creates Partnerships - Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive objectives
Shares NAPBS Values - Integrity and ethics, Advancement of knowledge, Compliance, Service to our members, Collaboration, Proactive engagement
Focuses on our Members - Promotes member interests and ensures focus on creating value and resources for them
Drives Results - Sets aggressive goals and is accountable for continuously driving improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards for themselves and those they work with
Jun 14, 2019
Contract
NAPBS Government Relations Director of Public Record Access
THE ROLE: Individual needed to lead the National Association of Professional Background Screeners’, (hereafter “the Association” or NAPBS) public record access efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the position will be tasked with carrying out the Association’s government relations goals and strategies through identifying, anticipating, monitoring, managing, updating and escalating issues that do or have the potential to impact NAPBS member access to important public record information across the US.
The successful candidate will work directly with NAPBS’ Government Relations Committee, the Public Records Access Subcommittee, the Board of Directors, and third party government relations partners hired or otherwise identified by the Association. The incumbent will leverage expertise and cultivate relationships between NAPBS and key court personnel at all levels of government and aid members in advocacy efforts on behalf of the profession.
The individual will have (or will develop) an in-depth understanding of the background screening profession, and will work to protect and advocate for the Association’s interests with respect to current and proposed public record access issues such as removal/restriction (or lack) of key public record details, failure to respond to public record requests, imposition of unreasonable court fees, extended delays in processing, budgetary cuts or constraints and other legislation or procedural changes which will impact the access of public records to our membership.
The NAPBS Government Relations Director of Public Record Access will need to build and maintain strategic relationships with members of relevant court personnel and key associations, as well as paid and volunteer resources that may work on NAPBS's behalf. They must keep NAPBS Leadership and Board up to date on relevant rules and regulations and consult with legal counsel as needed.
Reports to: Executive Director, NAPBS (TBD)
Direct Reports: N/A
Location: Flexible
Travel: 20-40% (TBD)
Key Responsibilities
Track, monitor and identify emerging developments within any court that will have impact to our members and profession.
Identify and advance the priorities and strategies of NAPBS in coordination with Government Relations Committee, Public Records Access Subcommittee, partners, members,senior association leadership and other association efforts as defined by Executive Director.
Provide guidance on the formulation of association positions, testimony, policy direction, proposed legislation and/or amendments to language of same, and create strategies for advocacy. This will entail building relationships with staff, Board, contracted partners, legal counsel and Government Relations Committee and Public Record Access Subcommittee members.
Keep parties within NAPBS informed about ongoing developments on priority issues, both through participation in meetings and contributing updates on court activities through the communications and tracking methods available to members. This requires providing updates and agenda items for routine Government Relations Committee and Public Record Access Subcommittee Meetings and monthly Board meetings. This may also involve meetings, testimony and presentations with stakeholders, as well as media efforts.
Engage new and existing members and allies to engage on key priorities, providing leadership, direction and collateral for participants
Develop and present to the Association a comprehensive court personnel relations strategy to develop key long-term relationships, heighten the visibility of the Association and the profession in order to maximize its voice in the formulation of policy. This includes preparing necessary budget requests to support efforts.
Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with key court personnel, industry leaders, and trade associations and other stakeholders in furtherance of Association goals.
Arrange meetings as appropriate, providing and educating members on talking points and written collateral, and performing follow up as appropriate.
Capitalize on internal Association expertise as well as external resources (trades, coalitions, retained counsel) to lead advocacy on significant issues for NAPBS or, where more effective, to influence outcomes indirectly through third party engagement.
Understand court’s needs and goals and how the NAPBS vision fits with and advances those goals.
Design, write and produce press releases, articles, testimony, leaflets, newsletters and reports, as required and in conjunction with other contracted partners.
Provide briefings on public record access matters to Association members at conferences and strategic planning, as requested.
Be flexible and available for travel.
Prepare and coordinate local lobbying efforts with members or local lobbyists, as needed.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
2-5 years of state government relations or related experience
Screening profession(consumer reporting agency) experience or similar regulatory experience strongly preferred
Proven success in legislative/regulatory advocacy
Knowledge of court systems and recordkeeping, especially as it applies to the screening profession
Ability to effectively interact with internal and external contacts
Strong analytical ability and research skills
Demonstrated ability to grasp complex subjects and advocate for various member interests
Highly developed sense of diplomacy and discretion
Superior and persuasive oral and written communications skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and solid experience establishing and maintaining allies
Excellent academic credentials - a degree in public relations, politics, government, public administration, social policy, business studies, management, languages or law preferred. A J.D. is considered a plus.
Ability to handle multiple projects effectively
Leadership Competencies
Creates Partnerships - Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive objectives
Shares NAPBS Values - Integrity and ethics, Advancement of knowledge, Compliance, Service to our members, Collaboration, Proactive engagement
Focuses on our Members - Promotes member interests and ensures focus on creating value and resources for them
Drives Results - Sets aggressive goals and is accountable for continuously driving improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards for themselves and those they work with
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc
Washington, D.C., DC, USA
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Senior Associate, Government Affairs Building on over two decades of political involvement at the national, state, and local levels, this California-based, bipartisan firm has offices in Southern California, Northern California, Central California, and Washington, DC. The firm specializes in the development and execution of government and public affairs strategies for a select clientele of public agencies and non-profit organizations, including but not limited to municipalities and counties, community colleges, special districts, K-12 school districts, transportation agencies and museums.
The Senior Associate will champion the Federal agendas of California-based clients, as well as support the operations of the Federal office, including but not limited to, management of the office located on Capitol Hill, coordinating client visits to Washington D.C., conducting policy research and advocating for client issues and priorities to achieve desired outcomes.
Position responsibilities:
Create a robust federal agenda for clients that includes funding and policy priorities. Client agenda should result in weekly updates to the client on activity;
Strong ability to communicate to public agency clients how the activity of the federal government will impact their day to day operations;
Leverage key relationships on Capitol Hill to advance client policy and funding agendas;
Lead client strategy meetings and create the development of advocacy initiatives;
Draft external and internal communications documents including memoranda, correspondence, and position letters;
Secure meetings with Members of Congress for client advocacy trips throughout the year;
Track and report on legislative and regulatory activity including providing federal updates;
Monitor federal grant programs and administration initiatives;
Develop strong relationships with key federal agency officials that manage federal grant programs;
Draft federal grant program funding applications for client priority projects;
Attend meetings, hearings, and events on Capitol Hill;
Understand and effectively communicate the federal services that we provide through business development opportunities;
Interface directly with clients remotely and in-person;
Perform other responsibilities as necessary.
Apr 11, 2019
Full time
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Senior Associate, Government Affairs Building on over two decades of political involvement at the national, state, and local levels, this California-based, bipartisan firm has offices in Southern California, Northern California, Central California, and Washington, DC. The firm specializes in the development and execution of government and public affairs strategies for a select clientele of public agencies and non-profit organizations, including but not limited to municipalities and counties, community colleges, special districts, K-12 school districts, transportation agencies and museums.
The Senior Associate will champion the Federal agendas of California-based clients, as well as support the operations of the Federal office, including but not limited to, management of the office located on Capitol Hill, coordinating client visits to Washington D.C., conducting policy research and advocating for client issues and priorities to achieve desired outcomes.
Position responsibilities:
Create a robust federal agenda for clients that includes funding and policy priorities. Client agenda should result in weekly updates to the client on activity;
Strong ability to communicate to public agency clients how the activity of the federal government will impact their day to day operations;
Leverage key relationships on Capitol Hill to advance client policy and funding agendas;
Lead client strategy meetings and create the development of advocacy initiatives;
Draft external and internal communications documents including memoranda, correspondence, and position letters;
Secure meetings with Members of Congress for client advocacy trips throughout the year;
Track and report on legislative and regulatory activity including providing federal updates;
Monitor federal grant programs and administration initiatives;
Develop strong relationships with key federal agency officials that manage federal grant programs;
Draft federal grant program funding applications for client priority projects;
Attend meetings, hearings, and events on Capitol Hill;
Understand and effectively communicate the federal services that we provide through business development opportunities;
Interface directly with clients remotely and in-person;
Perform other responsibilities as necessary.
Optima Tax Relief is the leading nationwide tax resolution firm helping people solve their IRS tax problems and is the largest of its kind in America. We work to build relationships with our thousands of clients and the IRS alike so that we can offer representation to taxpayers with a variety of tax issues. We are committed to delivering an industry-leading experience to our employees, and clients and are honored to have received the following awards: Orange County Register Top Workplaces, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 America's Fastest Growing Private Companies Winner of INC. 5000, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Winner of the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics WHY OPTIMA TAX RELIEF:
Strong Company Core Values
Commitment to Positive Client Experiences
Ethical Work is Conducted with the Highest Level of Integrity...Always
Strong Corporate Culture: Community Outreach, Interactive Wellness Program, Knott's Day...There's Always Something to Look Forward to!
Employee Development and Potential Career Advancement
Expansion, Innovation, and Professional Growth!
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Government Relations Manager will work with OTR's Legal/Compliance team to advance OTR's policy objectives by building and maintaining relationships with IRS administration officials, influencers, and industry associations. RESPONSIBLITIES
Strategize with the company's business leaders, including the CEO and General Counsel, to establish and execute advocacy efforts to advance OTR's public policy agenda
Collaborate with colleagues; lead and direct complex government relations/public policy campaigns and efforts
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of OTR's policies and issues and combine this knowledge with expertise in government affairs to inform to advise OTR's executive management as well as Federal government officials about preferred courses of legislative and regulatory advocacy and action
Keep abreast of and analyze Federal legislative and regulatory action and current political climate to identify key areas of opportunity and concern and provide recommendations; identify trends and emerging issues
Evaluate pending legislation which may have an impact on OTR and provide recommendations to executive management
Serve as an ambassador for governmental affairs both internally and externally by building credibility and trust; contribute to OTR's reputation of ethics and trustworthiness
Represent the company at industry events and fundraisers
Travel and presence in Washington D.C. will be required
QUALIFICATIONS
Documentable knowledge of IRS operations, structure, and contacts
Undergraduate degree in public policy, public administration, political science, prelaw, or other business-related field; advanced degree highly desirable
Proven track record with six (6) or more years of experience with progressive responsibility and accountability in legislative, political, and/or lobbying experience
Comprehensive understanding of the financial services and tax administration/policy as well as in-depth understanding of the legislative process, federal government operations, and the political process
High level of expertise in legislative and legal research
Ability to conduct comprehensive sweeps and analyze complex issues and legislation
Ability to translate complex public policy into business strategy
Demonstrated skills in risk assessment, strategic planning, negotiation, and influence
Successful people and issue management experience
Successful multi-tasker experienced working with tight deadlines and competing demands
Strong business acumen, problem solving, and customer awareness
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization from executives to staff
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; persuasive and engaging presentation/public speaking skills to communicate and influence a wide range of audiences
Exceptional active listening skills
Strong existing network of contacts with Federal agencies a plus
Willingness and ability to travel to Washington D.C., and maintain a flexible work schedule
WHAT WE OFFER
Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
401K and Company Match Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Hardship Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Optional Holidays)
Career Opportunities
Award Winning Work Culture!
WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and standard office supplies. While working in the office, the setting is a standard office environment with low to moderate noise levels and temperature controlled. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee is required to sit at desk for majority of the workday with occasional standing and walking within office environment. The employee is required to use hands and fingers for writing and typing, handle or feel office tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision (may be corrected), peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus on task at hand.
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Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Optima Tax Relief is the leading nationwide tax resolution firm helping people solve their IRS tax problems and is the largest of its kind in America. We work to build relationships with our thousands of clients and the IRS alike so that we can offer representation to taxpayers with a variety of tax issues. We are committed to delivering an industry-leading experience to our employees, and clients and are honored to have received the following awards: Orange County Register Top Workplaces, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 America's Fastest Growing Private Companies Winner of INC. 5000, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Winner of the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics WHY OPTIMA TAX RELIEF:
Strong Company Core Values
Commitment to Positive Client Experiences
Ethical Work is Conducted with the Highest Level of Integrity...Always
Strong Corporate Culture: Community Outreach, Interactive Wellness Program, Knott's Day...There's Always Something to Look Forward to!
Employee Development and Potential Career Advancement
Expansion, Innovation, and Professional Growth!
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Government Relations Manager will work with OTR's Legal/Compliance team to advance OTR's policy objectives by building and maintaining relationships with IRS administration officials, influencers, and industry associations. RESPONSIBLITIES
Strategize with the company's business leaders, including the CEO and General Counsel, to establish and execute advocacy efforts to advance OTR's public policy agenda
Collaborate with colleagues; lead and direct complex government relations/public policy campaigns and efforts
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of OTR's policies and issues and combine this knowledge with expertise in government affairs to inform to advise OTR's executive management as well as Federal government officials about preferred courses of legislative and regulatory advocacy and action
Keep abreast of and analyze Federal legislative and regulatory action and current political climate to identify key areas of opportunity and concern and provide recommendations; identify trends and emerging issues
Evaluate pending legislation which may have an impact on OTR and provide recommendations to executive management
Serve as an ambassador for governmental affairs both internally and externally by building credibility and trust; contribute to OTR's reputation of ethics and trustworthiness
Represent the company at industry events and fundraisers
Travel and presence in Washington D.C. will be required
QUALIFICATIONS
Documentable knowledge of IRS operations, structure, and contacts
Undergraduate degree in public policy, public administration, political science, prelaw, or other business-related field; advanced degree highly desirable
Proven track record with six (6) or more years of experience with progressive responsibility and accountability in legislative, political, and/or lobbying experience
Comprehensive understanding of the financial services and tax administration/policy as well as in-depth understanding of the legislative process, federal government operations, and the political process
High level of expertise in legislative and legal research
Ability to conduct comprehensive sweeps and analyze complex issues and legislation
Ability to translate complex public policy into business strategy
Demonstrated skills in risk assessment, strategic planning, negotiation, and influence
Successful people and issue management experience
Successful multi-tasker experienced working with tight deadlines and competing demands
Strong business acumen, problem solving, and customer awareness
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization from executives to staff
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; persuasive and engaging presentation/public speaking skills to communicate and influence a wide range of audiences
Exceptional active listening skills
Strong existing network of contacts with Federal agencies a plus
Willingness and ability to travel to Washington D.C., and maintain a flexible work schedule
WHAT WE OFFER
Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
401K and Company Match Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Hardship Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Optional Holidays)
Career Opportunities
Award Winning Work Culture!
WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and standard office supplies. While working in the office, the setting is a standard office environment with low to moderate noise levels and temperature controlled. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee is required to sit at desk for majority of the workday with occasional standing and walking within office environment. The employee is required to use hands and fingers for writing and typing, handle or feel office tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally crouch or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision (may be corrected), peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus on task at hand.
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The Doctors Company is seeking a Regional Director of Government Relations to direct and develop strategy as well as advocate for legislative and regulatory issues .
This role must be based in the vicinities of East Lansing, MI, Columbus, OH, Albany, NY or Mechanicsburg, PA. Relocation assistance available. Telecommuting opportunity depending on location.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing representation before state governments in the assigned region and as needed in other areas and all state-level advocacy; serving as the key point of contact with state officials, tracking legislation and regulatory developments, and engaging internal stakeholders as needed to inform company’s public policy positions
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure the company’s understanding of the impact of local, federal, and state legislation and regulation and judicial decisions
Represents the company’s position on legislative and regulatory affairs to elected representatives, public officials, and their staffs
Represents company interest in dealings with trade, professional, and political organizations. Builds relationships and alliances with key partners
Supervises activity of outside counsel and consultants to achieve legislative/regulatory goals
Works under minimal direction. Contacts include employees at all levels of the company, board members, elected and public officials and their staffs, government administrative offices, national trade and advocacy associations, and state and local medical associations
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participate in the development and implementation of corporate political strategies and special projects.
Analyze government decisions and pending legislation, regulations, and elections.
Evaluate requests for contributions from candidates and political committees, and make recommendations about PAC spending. Direct activities of political committees. Attend political and charitable events.
Manage lobbyists and consultants.
Establish relationships with various organizations to develop support for legislative action, candidate issues, and grassroots activities serving the best interests of the company and its policyholders.
Interface with legislative and regulatory policymakers to educate them on policy issues.
Develop advocacy materials and communications regarding pending legislation and regulatory matters.
Research and prepare internal and external reports and articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree required.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum of ten years of experience working in a state for federal government relations position, including direct lobbying experience. Experience in a multi-state region is preferable. Experience in healthcare, insurance, and liability issues is desired.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Senior level knowledge of legislative and political processes and the roles and functions of government branches as well as strong industry and organizational knowledge.
Ability to effectively coach, develop and lead a government relations effort while encouraging creativity and innovation.
Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with legislators, legislative staff, peers, subordinates and other members of management.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to utilize political acumen and analytical skills to provide effective representation for the company.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of set variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to negotiate and influence others.
Ability to interpret government statutes, regulations, rules, and procedures.
Ability to travel as necessary.
Jun 20, 2019
Full time
The Doctors Company is seeking a Regional Director of Government Relations to direct and develop strategy as well as advocate for legislative and regulatory issues .
This role must be based in the vicinities of East Lansing, MI, Columbus, OH, Albany, NY or Mechanicsburg, PA. Relocation assistance available. Telecommuting opportunity depending on location.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing representation before state governments in the assigned region and as needed in other areas and all state-level advocacy; serving as the key point of contact with state officials, tracking legislation and regulatory developments, and engaging internal stakeholders as needed to inform company’s public policy positions
Assists in the development and implementation of policies and programs to ensure the company’s understanding of the impact of local, federal, and state legislation and regulation and judicial decisions
Represents the company’s position on legislative and regulatory affairs to elected representatives, public officials, and their staffs
Represents company interest in dealings with trade, professional, and political organizations. Builds relationships and alliances with key partners
Supervises activity of outside counsel and consultants to achieve legislative/regulatory goals
Works under minimal direction. Contacts include employees at all levels of the company, board members, elected and public officials and their staffs, government administrative offices, national trade and advocacy associations, and state and local medical associations
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participate in the development and implementation of corporate political strategies and special projects.
Analyze government decisions and pending legislation, regulations, and elections.
Evaluate requests for contributions from candidates and political committees, and make recommendations about PAC spending. Direct activities of political committees. Attend political and charitable events.
Manage lobbyists and consultants.
Establish relationships with various organizations to develop support for legislative action, candidate issues, and grassroots activities serving the best interests of the company and its policyholders.
Interface with legislative and regulatory policymakers to educate them on policy issues.
Develop advocacy materials and communications regarding pending legislation and regulatory matters.
Research and prepare internal and external reports and articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree required.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum of ten years of experience working in a state for federal government relations position, including direct lobbying experience. Experience in a multi-state region is preferable. Experience in healthcare, insurance, and liability issues is desired.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Senior level knowledge of legislative and political processes and the roles and functions of government branches as well as strong industry and organizational knowledge.
Ability to effectively coach, develop and lead a government relations effort while encouraging creativity and innovation.
Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with legislators, legislative staff, peers, subordinates and other members of management.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to utilize political acumen and analytical skills to provide effective representation for the company.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of set variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to negotiate and influence others.
Ability to interpret government statutes, regulations, rules, and procedures.
Ability to travel as necessary.
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson’s® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The company supplies a broad range of highly-engineered industrial and OEM coatings for wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. Our 60,000 employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to find a career that takes you places. Core Responsibilities
The Director will be primarily responsible and accountable for the following:
Government Affairs Strategy
Creating the strategic plan that details the direction and focus of the Company’s Government Relations function.
Identifying federal, state and local legislative and regulatory agenda for the Company.
Monitoring and evaluating federal, state, local and regulatory developments, including tracking legislation, hearings and other proceedings.
Developing strategies to achieve the Company’s government affairs objectives.
Analyzing proposed legislative actions to determine the potential impact on the organization and developing appropriate responses.
Assist in the establishment of corporate strategies, policies and plans, which align with government laws, regulations and standards.
Making recommendations concerning political activity.
Government Relations and Engagement
Representing The Sherwin- Williams Company before government officials and staff.
Together with the General Counsel, serving as the company’s point of contact for federal Executive Branch, Congressional and Agency Officials, as well as Governors, Lt. Governors, Attorney Generals, state legislative leaders, mayors, county boards, city councils and other state and local officials.
Developing and maintaining relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state, and local level.
Evaluating the need for the engagement of outside consultants, including lobbyists, public affairs specialists, and others.
Providing recommendations for the engagement of outside consultants.
Establishing and implementing protocols to assure compliance with lobbying and election laws and regulations.
Building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with government and community leaders.
Advocating for legislative and regulatory outcomes and defined public policy objectives.
Coordinating responses to internal and external inquiries related to government issues.
Public Affairs
Assisting in the development of positions and communications to support government affairs strategies, including internal and external communications, newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts and issue briefings.
Creating and executing on opportunities for educating government officials on The Sherwin-Williams Company; its products, facilities, stores and research/development.
Engaging with stakeholders to develop, strategize, and execute on key initiatives.
Developing and implementing communication strategies to effectively promote government affairs to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinating and collaborating with national and local associations, organizations and partners with respect to public policy and legislative issues.
Developing an effective program to communicate and advocate for topics of interest with all levels of elected officials.
Position Requirements: Formal Education:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline from an accredited institution
A minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy and in-depth knowledge of government at the federal, state, and international levels is required.
Preferred:
A Juris Doctorate or an advanced degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline preferred.
Knowledge & Experience:
Required:
Must possess experience engaging and influencing government officials.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.
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Jun 12, 2019
Full time
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson’s® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 4,100 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The company supplies a broad range of highly-engineered industrial and OEM coatings for wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. Our 60,000 employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to find a career that takes you places. Core Responsibilities
The Director will be primarily responsible and accountable for the following:
Government Affairs Strategy
Creating the strategic plan that details the direction and focus of the Company’s Government Relations function.
Identifying federal, state and local legislative and regulatory agenda for the Company.
Monitoring and evaluating federal, state, local and regulatory developments, including tracking legislation, hearings and other proceedings.
Developing strategies to achieve the Company’s government affairs objectives.
Analyzing proposed legislative actions to determine the potential impact on the organization and developing appropriate responses.
Assist in the establishment of corporate strategies, policies and plans, which align with government laws, regulations and standards.
Making recommendations concerning political activity.
Government Relations and Engagement
Representing The Sherwin- Williams Company before government officials and staff.
Together with the General Counsel, serving as the company’s point of contact for federal Executive Branch, Congressional and Agency Officials, as well as Governors, Lt. Governors, Attorney Generals, state legislative leaders, mayors, county boards, city councils and other state and local officials.
Developing and maintaining relationships with government representatives and regulators at the federal, state, and local level.
Evaluating the need for the engagement of outside consultants, including lobbyists, public affairs specialists, and others.
Providing recommendations for the engagement of outside consultants.
Establishing and implementing protocols to assure compliance with lobbying and election laws and regulations.
Building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with government and community leaders.
Advocating for legislative and regulatory outcomes and defined public policy objectives.
Coordinating responses to internal and external inquiries related to government issues.
Public Affairs
Assisting in the development of positions and communications to support government affairs strategies, including internal and external communications, newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts and issue briefings.
Creating and executing on opportunities for educating government officials on The Sherwin-Williams Company; its products, facilities, stores and research/development.
Engaging with stakeholders to develop, strategize, and execute on key initiatives.
Developing and implementing communication strategies to effectively promote government affairs to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinating and collaborating with national and local associations, organizations and partners with respect to public policy and legislative issues.
Developing an effective program to communicate and advocate for topics of interest with all levels of elected officials.
Position Requirements: Formal Education:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline from an accredited institution
A minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy and in-depth knowledge of government at the federal, state, and international levels is required.
Preferred:
A Juris Doctorate or an advanced degree in public affairs, government relations, economics or related business discipline preferred.
Knowledge & Experience:
Required:
Must possess experience engaging and influencing government officials.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.
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BayCare, a leading Florida community-based health care system, has an outstanding career opportunity available for a Community Engagement Coordinator in Clearwater, Florida. BayCare is recognized as a 2019 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and is comprised of 15 not-for-profit hospitals located throughout the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas.
The Community Engagement Coordinator engages in ongoing assessment and development of collaborative activities including city, county, state providers and services; to improve behavioral health alternatives. Interfaces and creates relationships with communities across Tampa Bay. Builds connections and fosters collaboration between communities with particular issues, concerns and needs specific to behavioral health. Coordinates efforts related to the BayCare Behavioral Health Alliance group. Serves as BayCare Behavioral Health Community Benefits Liaison. Assists Federal Government Relations Manager in developing public policy messages advancing federal legislative and regulatory priorities. Researches and writes federal position papers, comment letters, and related advocacy materials to advance BayCare priorities. Represents the BayCare Government Relations team for internal and external legislative updates or other presentation needs. Promotes behavioral health legislative priorities at the local, state and federal levels, ensuring coordination with federal and state government relations managers. Represents BayCare in Washington DC and Tallahassee as needed.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Five years of community outreach or behavioral health experience also required. Government Relations experience is strongly preferred.
For more details or to apply, email Gina.Pakskin@baycare.org . Or apply online at: BayCareCareers.org - Job #194598. EOE M/F/Vet/Disability.
Jun 03, 2019
Full time
BayCare, a leading Florida community-based health care system, has an outstanding career opportunity available for a Community Engagement Coordinator in Clearwater, Florida. BayCare is recognized as a 2019 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and is comprised of 15 not-for-profit hospitals located throughout the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas.
The Community Engagement Coordinator engages in ongoing assessment and development of collaborative activities including city, county, state providers and services; to improve behavioral health alternatives. Interfaces and creates relationships with communities across Tampa Bay. Builds connections and fosters collaboration between communities with particular issues, concerns and needs specific to behavioral health. Coordinates efforts related to the BayCare Behavioral Health Alliance group. Serves as BayCare Behavioral Health Community Benefits Liaison. Assists Federal Government Relations Manager in developing public policy messages advancing federal legislative and regulatory priorities. Researches and writes federal position papers, comment letters, and related advocacy materials to advance BayCare priorities. Represents the BayCare Government Relations team for internal and external legislative updates or other presentation needs. Promotes behavioral health legislative priorities at the local, state and federal levels, ensuring coordination with federal and state government relations managers. Represents BayCare in Washington DC and Tallahassee as needed.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Five years of community outreach or behavioral health experience also required. Government Relations experience is strongly preferred.
For more details or to apply, email Gina.Pakskin@baycare.org . Or apply online at: BayCareCareers.org - Job #194598. EOE M/F/Vet/Disability.
The Director, Government Relations sets strategy to accomplish legislative and regulatory goals for the construction trade association. Key issues involve infrastructure, tax, safety, labor management, regulatory reform and the environment.
This position represents the association before Congress and federal agencies. Manages strategic advocacy fund, legislative coalition, and PAC. Plans and implements grassroots lobbying campaigns, including annual Capitol Hill event. They are responsible for responding to member and public inquires, making presentations to members, state chapters, and industry groups. They also write for the associations's print and electronic publications. They serve as the staff liaison to the associations Government Relations and Political Action Committees.
This position requires three or more years of Hill, lobbying, and/or association experience. Some travel is required.
May 31, 2019
Full time
The Director, Government Relations sets strategy to accomplish legislative and regulatory goals for the construction trade association. Key issues involve infrastructure, tax, safety, labor management, regulatory reform and the environment.
This position represents the association before Congress and federal agencies. Manages strategic advocacy fund, legislative coalition, and PAC. Plans and implements grassroots lobbying campaigns, including annual Capitol Hill event. They are responsible for responding to member and public inquires, making presentations to members, state chapters, and industry groups. They also write for the associations's print and electronic publications. They serve as the staff liaison to the associations Government Relations and Political Action Committees.
This position requires three or more years of Hill, lobbying, and/or association experience. Some travel is required.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) is seeking a dynamic seasoned professional to serve as the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Advocacy (AVP). As a member of the central leadership team, the AVP reports directly to the Vice President of Development & Alumni Affairs for the Foundation. Leading an office of 4 full time staff, the Assistant Vice President will set the strategic mission and implement programming and outreach of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA). The association includes the Board of Governors, Executive Committee, Alumni Legislative Council and other volunteer groups. Program management involves planning of meetings, recruitment and training of volunteers, and guidance to officers of each board/committee. Serving as the primary liaison with the University of Tennessee’s Office of Government Relations and Advocacy, the AVP will collaborate with government relations staff in order to engage key alumni and volunteer leaders on issues related to higher education. Through marketing, communication, events, and recruitment of volunteers, the AVP will enhance understanding of and participation in university advocacy to make an impact supporting the University of Tennessee.
The AVP will manage the UTAA tour/travel program to market tour offerings through effective channels to identified alumni and friends of the university. The AVP will also be responsible for oversight of programs of alumni career services, marketing, benefits, Women’s Council and system-wide programming and events. Engagement with corporate partners and sponsors is key to the program success.
Required Qualifications: For this position a bachelor’s degree is required with at least eight years of combined progressive experience in government relations or closely related field, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, communication, and/or higher education including 2 or more years of direct supervision.
Desired Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree with demonstrated success in higher education alumni relations, advancement, and/or similar private or non-profit organization. An in depth knowledge and experience in planning events, project management, and budget management preferred. Knowledge of and experience in legislative relations and advocacy, and experience strategizing to identify, cultivate, and motivate volunteers is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organization skills, strong demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, project management skills, demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across divisions and motivate employees and volunteers; and, be able to effectively work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to travel when necessary and work on evening and weekends is necessary in the role. Appreciation of diversity in thought and experience is necessary. Must possess an interest in policy issues affecting public colleges and universities.
In order to be considered for candidacy, submit a cover letter and resume in addition to your online application profile. Use the link below and keyword 19000000TE.
https://hr.tennessee.edu/jobs/staff-positions/
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc . will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University of Tennessee Foundation ’s legal duty to furnish information.
May 21, 2019
Full time
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) is seeking a dynamic seasoned professional to serve as the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Advocacy (AVP). As a member of the central leadership team, the AVP reports directly to the Vice President of Development & Alumni Affairs for the Foundation. Leading an office of 4 full time staff, the Assistant Vice President will set the strategic mission and implement programming and outreach of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association (UTAA). The association includes the Board of Governors, Executive Committee, Alumni Legislative Council and other volunteer groups. Program management involves planning of meetings, recruitment and training of volunteers, and guidance to officers of each board/committee. Serving as the primary liaison with the University of Tennessee’s Office of Government Relations and Advocacy, the AVP will collaborate with government relations staff in order to engage key alumni and volunteer leaders on issues related to higher education. Through marketing, communication, events, and recruitment of volunteers, the AVP will enhance understanding of and participation in university advocacy to make an impact supporting the University of Tennessee.
The AVP will manage the UTAA tour/travel program to market tour offerings through effective channels to identified alumni and friends of the university. The AVP will also be responsible for oversight of programs of alumni career services, marketing, benefits, Women’s Council and system-wide programming and events. Engagement with corporate partners and sponsors is key to the program success.
Required Qualifications: For this position a bachelor’s degree is required with at least eight years of combined progressive experience in government relations or closely related field, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, communication, and/or higher education including 2 or more years of direct supervision.
Desired Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree with demonstrated success in higher education alumni relations, advancement, and/or similar private or non-profit organization. An in depth knowledge and experience in planning events, project management, and budget management preferred. Knowledge of and experience in legislative relations and advocacy, and experience strategizing to identify, cultivate, and motivate volunteers is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organization skills, strong demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, project management skills, demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across divisions and motivate employees and volunteers; and, be able to effectively work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to travel when necessary and work on evening and weekends is necessary in the role. Appreciation of diversity in thought and experience is necessary. Must possess an interest in policy issues affecting public colleges and universities.
In order to be considered for candidacy, submit a cover letter and resume in addition to your online application profile. Use the link below and keyword 19000000TE.
https://hr.tennessee.edu/jobs/staff-positions/
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc . will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University of Tennessee Foundation ’s legal duty to furnish information.
TITLE: Senior Director, Policy and Government Relations
CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation
LOCATION: Washington, DC
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS
Named one of the best groups to support by “Outside” magazine, American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers® and National River Cleanup® campaigns. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., American Rivers has offices across the country and more than 350,000 members, supporters and volunteers. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For more information please visit www.americanrivers.org
American Rivers embraces and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Rivers Connect Us is more than just our tagline. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. Each individual brings life experiences, knowledge, innovation and talent to our work, providing perspectives, experiences and competencies that are critical to our effectiveness.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director for Policy and Government Relations (PGR) serves in a leadership position at American Rivers. The Senior Director is responsible for the development and implementation of short and long term legislative and policy goals in support of the organization’s strategic plan. The Senior Director is a primary spokesperson for American Rivers among elected officials and their staff, government agencies, river activists, civic and community leaders, and other key constituencies. The Senior Director is responsible for representing American Rivers before Congress and administrative agencies and serving as a principle liaison to other national advocacy organizations. The Senior Director is responsible for PGR division compliance with all relevant American Rivers policies and procedures; maintains accountability standards and ensures adherence with the organization’s core values, mission and strategic plan.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Raise the profile of American Rivers among key policy makers and constituencies.
Develop in consultation with the President, Senior Vice President of Conservation (SVP) and the Vice President (VP) for River Conservation Strategies overarching legislative, policy and advocacy strategies and goals that support and enhance our policy, field, and conservation practice work. This includes linking our national and regional policy advocacy and ensuring strong integration of and communications across the American Rivers’ Conservation Department.
Implement PGR strategy, prioritizing work to match organizational resources and working in close collaboration with SVP and VP.
Prepare reports and analyses as needed on PGR division performance against goals for the SVP, the President and Board committees.
Represent American Rivers before Congress, federal agencies and state governments on issues such as conservation finance, appropriations, water resource policy, river protection and restoration, climate adaptation, and other priority legislative and administrative initiatives. Responsibilities include reviewing testimony, testifying before relevant committees, building relationships with Members of Congress staff, and providing comments on executive branch agency proposals.
Direct organizational actions in strict compliance with federal lobbying and election laws.
Develop and successfully manage division budget, allocating resources to match annual priorities.
Work with division and Advancement staff to create funding strategies for legislative priorities that provide stable, long-term funding for the organization as whole. Work with SVP and VP and other departments to integrate funding strategies and individual funding proposals at the department and organizational level.
Serve as a principle liaison with other national conservation groups, including the Green Group and the Partnership Project.
Work collaboratively with other staff to utilize Board members, donors, coalitions, networks, and other key relationships to expand funding and maximize opportunities to affect legislation and ensure the implementation of policies that protect and restore the nation’s rivers.
Work with SVP, VP, and policy and communications staffs to develop media and web-based strategies for specific conservation goals.
Supervise direct reports, work with direct reports to develop individual and division-wide work plans, and hold staff accountable for compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Provide exemplary leadership within the Conservation Department and the organization as a whole, setting and upholding the highest standards of professional excellence, personnel management, organizational compliance, and personal integrity.
Lead division staff to work in an effective, collegial, and integrated fashion with other divisions, departments, and offices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree and at least 12 years of relevant legislation and policy experience with progressively increased responsibilities and roles or an appropriate combination of education and experience with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Experience working on Capitol Hill, either as staffer or lobbyist, preferred.
Excellent personnel management skills, including the ability to inspire excellence, clearly communicate expectations, mentor staff, build and maintain morale, and recruit and retain talented staff.
Proven experience and a dedicated commitment to supervising and supporting staff.
Demonstrated ability to work on teams with diverse perspectives, values, and identities.
Proven ability to develop policy and legislative strategies, set priorities, delegate responsibilities, ensure accountability, and allocate resources effectively.
Working knowledge of federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources, particularly the Clean Water Act, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other conservation laws.
Working knowledge of federal budget process, including preparation of administration budget request and congressional budget and appropriations processes.
Excellent time, budget, and organizational management skills, including demonstrated excellence in setting and achieving goals.
Ability to represent AR effectively before foundations, major donors and public officials.
Outstanding communication skills (media, written, verbal and public speaking) and the ability to effectively represent American Rivers to a diversity of audiences.
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in promoting the goals and objectives of the organization.
Willingness to register as a lobbyist.
Deeply held commitment to American Rivers’ mission of protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time and full-time equivalent employee benefits include health, dental and life insurance, a retirement plan, and generous leave time.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter at https://americanrivers.bamboohr.com/jobs No phone calls please.
American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply
May 17, 2019
Full time
TITLE: Senior Director, Policy and Government Relations
CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation
LOCATION: Washington, DC
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS
Named one of the best groups to support by “Outside” magazine, American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers® and National River Cleanup® campaigns. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., American Rivers has offices across the country and more than 350,000 members, supporters and volunteers. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For more information please visit www.americanrivers.org
American Rivers embraces and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Rivers Connect Us is more than just our tagline. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. Each individual brings life experiences, knowledge, innovation and talent to our work, providing perspectives, experiences and competencies that are critical to our effectiveness.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director for Policy and Government Relations (PGR) serves in a leadership position at American Rivers. The Senior Director is responsible for the development and implementation of short and long term legislative and policy goals in support of the organization’s strategic plan. The Senior Director is a primary spokesperson for American Rivers among elected officials and their staff, government agencies, river activists, civic and community leaders, and other key constituencies. The Senior Director is responsible for representing American Rivers before Congress and administrative agencies and serving as a principle liaison to other national advocacy organizations. The Senior Director is responsible for PGR division compliance with all relevant American Rivers policies and procedures; maintains accountability standards and ensures adherence with the organization’s core values, mission and strategic plan.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Raise the profile of American Rivers among key policy makers and constituencies.
Develop in consultation with the President, Senior Vice President of Conservation (SVP) and the Vice President (VP) for River Conservation Strategies overarching legislative, policy and advocacy strategies and goals that support and enhance our policy, field, and conservation practice work. This includes linking our national and regional policy advocacy and ensuring strong integration of and communications across the American Rivers’ Conservation Department.
Implement PGR strategy, prioritizing work to match organizational resources and working in close collaboration with SVP and VP.
Prepare reports and analyses as needed on PGR division performance against goals for the SVP, the President and Board committees.
Represent American Rivers before Congress, federal agencies and state governments on issues such as conservation finance, appropriations, water resource policy, river protection and restoration, climate adaptation, and other priority legislative and administrative initiatives. Responsibilities include reviewing testimony, testifying before relevant committees, building relationships with Members of Congress staff, and providing comments on executive branch agency proposals.
Direct organizational actions in strict compliance with federal lobbying and election laws.
Develop and successfully manage division budget, allocating resources to match annual priorities.
Work with division and Advancement staff to create funding strategies for legislative priorities that provide stable, long-term funding for the organization as whole. Work with SVP and VP and other departments to integrate funding strategies and individual funding proposals at the department and organizational level.
Serve as a principle liaison with other national conservation groups, including the Green Group and the Partnership Project.
Work collaboratively with other staff to utilize Board members, donors, coalitions, networks, and other key relationships to expand funding and maximize opportunities to affect legislation and ensure the implementation of policies that protect and restore the nation’s rivers.
Work with SVP, VP, and policy and communications staffs to develop media and web-based strategies for specific conservation goals.
Supervise direct reports, work with direct reports to develop individual and division-wide work plans, and hold staff accountable for compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Provide exemplary leadership within the Conservation Department and the organization as a whole, setting and upholding the highest standards of professional excellence, personnel management, organizational compliance, and personal integrity.
Lead division staff to work in an effective, collegial, and integrated fashion with other divisions, departments, and offices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree and at least 12 years of relevant legislation and policy experience with progressively increased responsibilities and roles or an appropriate combination of education and experience with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Experience working on Capitol Hill, either as staffer or lobbyist, preferred.
Excellent personnel management skills, including the ability to inspire excellence, clearly communicate expectations, mentor staff, build and maintain morale, and recruit and retain talented staff.
Proven experience and a dedicated commitment to supervising and supporting staff.
Demonstrated ability to work on teams with diverse perspectives, values, and identities.
Proven ability to develop policy and legislative strategies, set priorities, delegate responsibilities, ensure accountability, and allocate resources effectively.
Working knowledge of federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources, particularly the Clean Water Act, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other conservation laws.
Working knowledge of federal budget process, including preparation of administration budget request and congressional budget and appropriations processes.
Excellent time, budget, and organizational management skills, including demonstrated excellence in setting and achieving goals.
Ability to represent AR effectively before foundations, major donors and public officials.
Outstanding communication skills (media, written, verbal and public speaking) and the ability to effectively represent American Rivers to a diversity of audiences.
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in promoting the goals and objectives of the organization.
Willingness to register as a lobbyist.
Deeply held commitment to American Rivers’ mission of protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time and full-time equivalent employee benefits include health, dental and life insurance, a retirement plan, and generous leave time.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter at https://americanrivers.bamboohr.com/jobs No phone calls please.
American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Washington Association of County Officials (WACO)
Olympia, Washington
Salary: $101,043 - $131,584
For a complete position profile, visit the Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments."
The Washington Association of County Officials (WACO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving and enhancing communities in the State of Washington by providing support and a forum to exchange ideas for county leaders. WACO offices are in Olympia, Washington, which is located at the foot of majestic Mount Rainier, with the Pacific Coast just an hour drive away. As the state capital, Olympia is a city infused with the energy of government activity but is also a place where people enjoy the outdoors during its mild winters and warm summers. Popular recreational activities, such as boating, tennis and golf can be enjoyed almost any time of the year and the nearby mountains offer many opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing.
WACO policy is determined by a 19-member Board of Trustees made up of county officials from throughout the state. WACO membership includes elected county assessors, auditors, clerks, coroners and medical examiners, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs, treasurers and comparable appointed officials in charter counties. WACO provides the following to its 263 members: legislative representation; education and training; informational publications; day-to-day assistance concerning a wide variety of issues of importance to counties; local, state, and federal agency liaison; an annual conference for training and to develop a legislative package; affiliate support; and other forums in which to develop ideas and build consensus. Operating with a 2019 budget of $845,260 and 4 FTE’s, including the Executive Director, WACO works closely with the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), a similarly situated association of County Commissioners, County Executives and County Council members.
The Executive Director is the chief executive officer and is responsible for providing organizational leadership, managing the day to day operations of the association office, overseeing the financial affairs of the association, facilitating a strategic plan for the association and executing that plan, managing the association staff, and generally ensuring the overall success of the association. The Executive Director provides direct legislative and policy service to WACO members. The Director serves as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and its Committees and is responsible for keeping Board members informed about issues, needs and operations of the association.
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, and at least 5-7 years of progressively responsible senior management experience, preferably in the public sector at the local, county or state government level and/or in association management, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, is required. A master's degree in Public Administration, Business or a related field is preferred.
WACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review: June 23, 2019 (open until filled). To apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Submit Your Application" and follow the directions provided. Application materials will only be accepted electronically via the website. For questions, call 206-368-0050.
May 14, 2019
Full time
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Washington Association of County Officials (WACO)
Olympia, Washington
Salary: $101,043 - $131,584
For a complete position profile, visit the Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments."
The Washington Association of County Officials (WACO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving and enhancing communities in the State of Washington by providing support and a forum to exchange ideas for county leaders. WACO offices are in Olympia, Washington, which is located at the foot of majestic Mount Rainier, with the Pacific Coast just an hour drive away. As the state capital, Olympia is a city infused with the energy of government activity but is also a place where people enjoy the outdoors during its mild winters and warm summers. Popular recreational activities, such as boating, tennis and golf can be enjoyed almost any time of the year and the nearby mountains offer many opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing.
WACO policy is determined by a 19-member Board of Trustees made up of county officials from throughout the state. WACO membership includes elected county assessors, auditors, clerks, coroners and medical examiners, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs, treasurers and comparable appointed officials in charter counties. WACO provides the following to its 263 members: legislative representation; education and training; informational publications; day-to-day assistance concerning a wide variety of issues of importance to counties; local, state, and federal agency liaison; an annual conference for training and to develop a legislative package; affiliate support; and other forums in which to develop ideas and build consensus. Operating with a 2019 budget of $845,260 and 4 FTE’s, including the Executive Director, WACO works closely with the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), a similarly situated association of County Commissioners, County Executives and County Council members.
The Executive Director is the chief executive officer and is responsible for providing organizational leadership, managing the day to day operations of the association office, overseeing the financial affairs of the association, facilitating a strategic plan for the association and executing that plan, managing the association staff, and generally ensuring the overall success of the association. The Executive Director provides direct legislative and policy service to WACO members. The Director serves as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and its Committees and is responsible for keeping Board members informed about issues, needs and operations of the association.
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, and at least 5-7 years of progressively responsible senior management experience, preferably in the public sector at the local, county or state government level and/or in association management, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position, is required. A master's degree in Public Administration, Business or a related field is preferred.
WACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review: June 23, 2019 (open until filled). To apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Submit Your Application" and follow the directions provided. Application materials will only be accepted electronically via the website. For questions, call 206-368-0050.
Administers the Federal Political Action Committee. Develops annual corporate political contribution plans. Ensures compliance with States and Federal law. Represents WCG at National forums.Department: Government RelationsLocation: Raleigh, NCReports To: Director Business Development
Essential Functions:
Launch and manage WellCare's federal political action committee.
Develops (with input from state market leaders) annual state and corporate political contribution plans and ensures compliance checks/filings with state and federal contribution laws.
Manages oversight of the company's corporate political activities Policy and Procedure
Represents WellCare at national policy maker association meetings and forums (e.g. NAMD, NCSL, NGA, RGA, DGA)
Facilitates relationship building between national associations and potential customer and WellCare's market, government affairs staff and Business Development personnel.
Identifies and vets external lobbying firms in potential new markets in coordination with state government affairs director and manager.
Develops and manages an employee advocacy and grassroots strategy and program.
Research and analysis preview of elections.
Performs annual policy and procedure attestations.
Annual report to the Regulatory Compliance Committee (RCC).
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, or related field is required.Experience: 7 years in a health care environment or related field. Preference to applicants with Medicaid or Medicare government or private/public sector, state legislative or regulatory, and/or experience with budgeting and contracts.Technical Skills/Requirements:Expert PowerPoint skills to create complex presentations is requiredAdvanced MS Office skills required including Word, Excel, Access and OutlookShare Point skills or training.
About us Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses primarily on providing government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. WellCare serves approximately 5.5 million members nationwide as of September 30, 2018. WellCare is a Fortune 500 company that employs nearly 12,000 associates across the country and was ranked a "World's Most Admired Company" in 2018 by Fortune magazine. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com. EOE: All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, childbirth or related medical condition or other legally protected basis protected by applicable federal or state law except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V/SO.
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May 13, 2019
Full time
Administers the Federal Political Action Committee. Develops annual corporate political contribution plans. Ensures compliance with States and Federal law. Represents WCG at National forums.Department: Government RelationsLocation: Raleigh, NCReports To: Director Business Development
Essential Functions:
Launch and manage WellCare's federal political action committee.
Develops (with input from state market leaders) annual state and corporate political contribution plans and ensures compliance checks/filings with state and federal contribution laws.
Manages oversight of the company's corporate political activities Policy and Procedure
Represents WellCare at national policy maker association meetings and forums (e.g. NAMD, NCSL, NGA, RGA, DGA)
Facilitates relationship building between national associations and potential customer and WellCare's market, government affairs staff and Business Development personnel.
Identifies and vets external lobbying firms in potential new markets in coordination with state government affairs director and manager.
Develops and manages an employee advocacy and grassroots strategy and program.
Research and analysis preview of elections.
Performs annual policy and procedure attestations.
Annual report to the Regulatory Compliance Committee (RCC).
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, or related field is required.Experience: 7 years in a health care environment or related field. Preference to applicants with Medicaid or Medicare government or private/public sector, state legislative or regulatory, and/or experience with budgeting and contracts.Technical Skills/Requirements:Expert PowerPoint skills to create complex presentations is requiredAdvanced MS Office skills required including Word, Excel, Access and OutlookShare Point skills or training.
About us Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses primarily on providing government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. WellCare serves approximately 5.5 million members nationwide as of September 30, 2018. WellCare is a Fortune 500 company that employs nearly 12,000 associates across the country and was ranked a "World's Most Admired Company" in 2018 by Fortune magazine. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com. EOE: All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, childbirth or related medical condition or other legally protected basis protected by applicable federal or state law except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V/SO.
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What you’ll be doing...
Manage legislative review process by conducting preliminary legislative analysis and obtaining feedback from internal Verizon subject matter experts.
Review thousands of diverse bills to assess impact on Verizon.
Serve as subject matter expert and p rimary contact for lobbyists and business units on a wide range of issues as well as questions regarding legislative procedure, calendar, bill status and bill volume statistics.
Conduct research on a diverse array of legislative, public policy, corporate and other topics using online resources.
Distill research results into clear and concise reports of findings for use by lobbyists and the business.
Develop partnerships with Verizon experts. Create and update subject matter expert list for use by state lobbyists.
Monitor state/local legislative activity on a daily basis, report on selected issues as needed and identify trends and emerging issues.
Prepare issue overviews, tutorials and webinars for the state lobbying teams and other business units.
Manage the online information resources for the State Government Affairs and state lobbyists (Statenet and Lexis/Nexis, MultiState Local Tracking Service) to cost -effectively cover key issues for Verizon. Manage relationship with vendors (including contract negotiation and administration), Verizon Sourcing and state lobbyists. Perform daily quality control to maintain accuracy of online bill files by reviewing categorization of all bills. Ensure new and emerging issues are included in contracts at minimal cost. Create issue specific-files as needed to track bills important to Verizon.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 6years of experience in state and municipal government relations within state/local government or at a law firm, corporation or association .
High level of expertise in legislative and legal research, analyzing legislation, redlining legislation & preparing 50-state surveys of state/local legislation
Skilled in searching Lexis/Nexis, Statenet and local legislative tracking systems
In-depth understanding of state and local legislative procedure
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written, to succinctly present findings
Even better if you have:
Masters in Library Science with concentration in legal research and research experience in a law firm or corporate library.
ABA approved paralegal studies certificate.
Highest level of personal integrity
Ability to dive into an unfamiliar issue and conduct research to identify legislation or laws on point
Self-starter and evidence of intellectual curiosity
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on a wide array of legislative and public policy issues.
Strong organizational and planning skills required
Ability to work with all levels of management
Broad knowledge of Verizon operations and business functions
When you join Verizon...
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.
May 08, 2019
Full time
What you’ll be doing...
Manage legislative review process by conducting preliminary legislative analysis and obtaining feedback from internal Verizon subject matter experts.
Review thousands of diverse bills to assess impact on Verizon.
Serve as subject matter expert and p rimary contact for lobbyists and business units on a wide range of issues as well as questions regarding legislative procedure, calendar, bill status and bill volume statistics.
Conduct research on a diverse array of legislative, public policy, corporate and other topics using online resources.
Distill research results into clear and concise reports of findings for use by lobbyists and the business.
Develop partnerships with Verizon experts. Create and update subject matter expert list for use by state lobbyists.
Monitor state/local legislative activity on a daily basis, report on selected issues as needed and identify trends and emerging issues.
Prepare issue overviews, tutorials and webinars for the state lobbying teams and other business units.
Manage the online information resources for the State Government Affairs and state lobbyists (Statenet and Lexis/Nexis, MultiState Local Tracking Service) to cost -effectively cover key issues for Verizon. Manage relationship with vendors (including contract negotiation and administration), Verizon Sourcing and state lobbyists. Perform daily quality control to maintain accuracy of online bill files by reviewing categorization of all bills. Ensure new and emerging issues are included in contracts at minimal cost. Create issue specific-files as needed to track bills important to Verizon.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 6years of experience in state and municipal government relations within state/local government or at a law firm, corporation or association .
High level of expertise in legislative and legal research, analyzing legislation, redlining legislation & preparing 50-state surveys of state/local legislation
Skilled in searching Lexis/Nexis, Statenet and local legislative tracking systems
In-depth understanding of state and local legislative procedure
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written, to succinctly present findings
Even better if you have:
Masters in Library Science with concentration in legal research and research experience in a law firm or corporate library.
ABA approved paralegal studies certificate.
Highest level of personal integrity
Ability to dive into an unfamiliar issue and conduct research to identify legislation or laws on point
Self-starter and evidence of intellectual curiosity
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on a wide array of legislative and public policy issues.
Strong organizational and planning skills required
Ability to work with all levels of management
Broad knowledge of Verizon operations and business functions
When you join Verizon...
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.
CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, is seeking nominations and applications for a National Director of Partnerships. CityHealth helps cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being, and health. These policies are based in research, backed by qualified experts, and shown to have bipartisan support, making them rich opportunities for cities to pursue. CityHealth currently supports 40 cities and will be expanding to over 75 cities in 2020.
The National Director of Partnerships will manage the day-to-day activities of the CityHealth initiative, be closely involved in its strategic development, and oversee the continued evolution and expansion of the initiative. The Director will work closely with local leaders across the country to support them in advancing CityHealth policies. This may include facilitating the provision of technical assistance, sharing best practices among cities, and providing targeted funding to local and national partners. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of how to advance policy change at the city or municipal level, the flexibility to pivot as new opportunities emerge, and a passion for the diversity of issues and people represented in urban areas across the United States. The new Director will have the flexibility to work independently, as well as part of a team, be skilled in relationship and consensus-building, and have experience working with or managing diverse coalitions. The Director will be deeply committed to CityHealth’s mission and will have a minimum of ten years relevant work experience with an advanced degree in law, public policy, or public health.
This search is being conducted by Carolyn Ho, Cara Pearsall, and Javier Garcia of NPAG. Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW CityHealth is a joint initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation (dBF) and Kaiser Permanente (KP). dBF was established in 1998 by Pierre S. “Pete” de Beaumont with the broad purpose to relieve human suffering. Mr. de Beaumont wanted the Foundation to have a broad mandate and supported a concentration on public health, where he thought his resources could make the biggest impact. He gave the Board of Directors ultimate discretion in the choice of funding priorities, and the Foundation was fully funded after Mr. de Beaumont’s death in December 2010. dBF strives to fulfill its mission to advance policy, build partnerships, and strengthen public health to create communities where people can achieve their best possible health. dBF focuses on improving health at the community level by investing in tools, partnerships, policies, and the public health workforce.
Kaiser Permanente is the largest managed care provider in the United States and operates in eight states: Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and the District of Columbia. KP was founded on the radically simple idea that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy life. KP continues their mission-driven work to improve health in our communities, because “when we build health into the places where we live, work and play, we can help people live healthier lives.” In 2017, Kaiser Permanente invested $2.8 billion to provide care for low-income families, support community-based health partnerships, lead environmental initiatives, and conduct and share important medical research to improve overall public health.
CityHealth is creating the “Gold Standard” for health and well-being in cities. CityHealth started with two core beliefs: first, that everyone in every city deserves the chance to live the healthiest possible life; and next, that policy is one of the most important tools local governments can use to improve their residents’ lives. From that foundation, CityHealth has built a strong reputation with cities across the United States as a key partner in advancing sound public health policies that improve the health of our urban centers.
Currently, CityHealth rates the nation’s 40 largest cities based on their progress in adopting nine evidence-based public health policies designed to address the key social determinants of health. The goal is to provide city leaders with a pragmatic, achievable, yet aspirational package of policies that align with their city’s priorities and needs. These nine policies were selected because they are largely under city jurisdiction, backed by evidence, and have a track record of bipartisan support. The polices include but are not limited to high quality universal pre-k, affordable housing/inclusionary zoning, complete streets, and smoke free indoor air. CityHealth will be expanding to over 75 cities in 2020 and its policy package will be updated and enhanced in 2021.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS The National Director of Partnerships will manage the day-to-day activities of the CityHealth project and be closely involved in the strategic development of the initiative. Employed by the de Beaumont Foundation and reporting dually to the President of the de Beaumont Foundation and the President of CityHealth, the Director can expect to engage in the following opportunities and challenges:
In coordination with the President of CityHealth, the new Director will work with key partners including Kaiser Permanente, the de Beaumont Foundation, and others to advance the initiative’s ambitious policy change goals. The Director will: • Foster a strong, collaborative relationship with CityHealth’s key partners and stakeholders that builds upon a shared vision to advance health in the nation’s largest cities. • Manage CityHealth’s expansion to an additional thirty-five (35) cities nationally including planning internal and external communications, technical assistance, and capacity- building.
Oversee day-to-day activities of the project and provide advice, counsel, and technical assistance to cities who seek to move and advance policy change. The Director will: • Work closely with municipal leaders and provide guidance, model policies, and targeted grants to advance policy change initiatives. • Manage contract staff, public affairs consultants, and key internal relationships to ensure continued success of the initiative. • Monitor and track progress and provide regular updates to key partners.
Build, align, and sustain relationships with key national, state, and local partners to enhance the visibility of CityHealth and its efforts to advance local evidence-based public health policies. The Director will: • Serve as a representative of CityHealth to policymakers, thought leaders, advocates, funders, and other key stakeholders. • Seek opportunities to expand CityHealth’s external presence through advocacy and by speaking publicly at national, state, and local conferences and other events. • Actively cultivate relationships and expand the network of champions for CityHealth’s policy change initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to CityHealth’s mission and understand the critical role that policy plays in advancing the health of people living in our largest cities. While no one person will embody all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:
• Deep understanding of and experience leveraging policy as a tool for improving the lives of people in cities. • Minimum ten years of relevant work experience with an advanced degree in law, public policy, or public health. • Seasoned government relations experience with demonstrated ability to build relationships with policy makers and city officials, and experience working with or managing coalitions. • Deep knowledge of public policy and the impact of the social determinants of health from the perspective of a range of sectors (i.e. health, education, housing and transportation); sound judgment and the ability to make complex, multidimensional decisions or recommendations based on both facts and experience. • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills; ability to collect, review, synthesize, disseminate and present complex information and findings to broad and diverse audiences. • Intellectual curiosity to learn and lead new policy area initiatives as opportunities emerge in line with CityHealth goals. • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail; ability to multitask and meet deadlines, and the demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities; capacity to work both independently and as a team player who proactively engages with and supports others. A sense of humor is a must. • Flexibility and willingness to work on a fast paced, rapidly growing, complex project with the ability to travel occasionally. • A sincere commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly as it relates to the diversity of people and places represented by our nation’s urban centers.
TO APPLY For More Information: CityHealth, de Beaumont Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente
This search is being conducted with assistance from Carolyn Ho, Cara Pearsall, and Javier Garcia of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: cityhealth-NDP@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
de Beaumont Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly value diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
May 06, 2019
Full time
CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, is seeking nominations and applications for a National Director of Partnerships. CityHealth helps cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being, and health. These policies are based in research, backed by qualified experts, and shown to have bipartisan support, making them rich opportunities for cities to pursue. CityHealth currently supports 40 cities and will be expanding to over 75 cities in 2020.
The National Director of Partnerships will manage the day-to-day activities of the CityHealth initiative, be closely involved in its strategic development, and oversee the continued evolution and expansion of the initiative. The Director will work closely with local leaders across the country to support them in advancing CityHealth policies. This may include facilitating the provision of technical assistance, sharing best practices among cities, and providing targeted funding to local and national partners. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of how to advance policy change at the city or municipal level, the flexibility to pivot as new opportunities emerge, and a passion for the diversity of issues and people represented in urban areas across the United States. The new Director will have the flexibility to work independently, as well as part of a team, be skilled in relationship and consensus-building, and have experience working with or managing diverse coalitions. The Director will be deeply committed to CityHealth’s mission and will have a minimum of ten years relevant work experience with an advanced degree in law, public policy, or public health.
This search is being conducted by Carolyn Ho, Cara Pearsall, and Javier Garcia of NPAG. Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW CityHealth is a joint initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation (dBF) and Kaiser Permanente (KP). dBF was established in 1998 by Pierre S. “Pete” de Beaumont with the broad purpose to relieve human suffering. Mr. de Beaumont wanted the Foundation to have a broad mandate and supported a concentration on public health, where he thought his resources could make the biggest impact. He gave the Board of Directors ultimate discretion in the choice of funding priorities, and the Foundation was fully funded after Mr. de Beaumont’s death in December 2010. dBF strives to fulfill its mission to advance policy, build partnerships, and strengthen public health to create communities where people can achieve their best possible health. dBF focuses on improving health at the community level by investing in tools, partnerships, policies, and the public health workforce.
Kaiser Permanente is the largest managed care provider in the United States and operates in eight states: Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and the District of Columbia. KP was founded on the radically simple idea that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy life. KP continues their mission-driven work to improve health in our communities, because “when we build health into the places where we live, work and play, we can help people live healthier lives.” In 2017, Kaiser Permanente invested $2.8 billion to provide care for low-income families, support community-based health partnerships, lead environmental initiatives, and conduct and share important medical research to improve overall public health.
CityHealth is creating the “Gold Standard” for health and well-being in cities. CityHealth started with two core beliefs: first, that everyone in every city deserves the chance to live the healthiest possible life; and next, that policy is one of the most important tools local governments can use to improve their residents’ lives. From that foundation, CityHealth has built a strong reputation with cities across the United States as a key partner in advancing sound public health policies that improve the health of our urban centers.
Currently, CityHealth rates the nation’s 40 largest cities based on their progress in adopting nine evidence-based public health policies designed to address the key social determinants of health. The goal is to provide city leaders with a pragmatic, achievable, yet aspirational package of policies that align with their city’s priorities and needs. These nine policies were selected because they are largely under city jurisdiction, backed by evidence, and have a track record of bipartisan support. The polices include but are not limited to high quality universal pre-k, affordable housing/inclusionary zoning, complete streets, and smoke free indoor air. CityHealth will be expanding to over 75 cities in 2020 and its policy package will be updated and enhanced in 2021.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS The National Director of Partnerships will manage the day-to-day activities of the CityHealth project and be closely involved in the strategic development of the initiative. Employed by the de Beaumont Foundation and reporting dually to the President of the de Beaumont Foundation and the President of CityHealth, the Director can expect to engage in the following opportunities and challenges:
In coordination with the President of CityHealth, the new Director will work with key partners including Kaiser Permanente, the de Beaumont Foundation, and others to advance the initiative’s ambitious policy change goals. The Director will: • Foster a strong, collaborative relationship with CityHealth’s key partners and stakeholders that builds upon a shared vision to advance health in the nation’s largest cities. • Manage CityHealth’s expansion to an additional thirty-five (35) cities nationally including planning internal and external communications, technical assistance, and capacity- building.
Oversee day-to-day activities of the project and provide advice, counsel, and technical assistance to cities who seek to move and advance policy change. The Director will: • Work closely with municipal leaders and provide guidance, model policies, and targeted grants to advance policy change initiatives. • Manage contract staff, public affairs consultants, and key internal relationships to ensure continued success of the initiative. • Monitor and track progress and provide regular updates to key partners.
Build, align, and sustain relationships with key national, state, and local partners to enhance the visibility of CityHealth and its efforts to advance local evidence-based public health policies. The Director will: • Serve as a representative of CityHealth to policymakers, thought leaders, advocates, funders, and other key stakeholders. • Seek opportunities to expand CityHealth’s external presence through advocacy and by speaking publicly at national, state, and local conferences and other events. • Actively cultivate relationships and expand the network of champions for CityHealth’s policy change initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to CityHealth’s mission and understand the critical role that policy plays in advancing the health of people living in our largest cities. While no one person will embody all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:
• Deep understanding of and experience leveraging policy as a tool for improving the lives of people in cities. • Minimum ten years of relevant work experience with an advanced degree in law, public policy, or public health. • Seasoned government relations experience with demonstrated ability to build relationships with policy makers and city officials, and experience working with or managing coalitions. • Deep knowledge of public policy and the impact of the social determinants of health from the perspective of a range of sectors (i.e. health, education, housing and transportation); sound judgment and the ability to make complex, multidimensional decisions or recommendations based on both facts and experience. • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills; ability to collect, review, synthesize, disseminate and present complex information and findings to broad and diverse audiences. • Intellectual curiosity to learn and lead new policy area initiatives as opportunities emerge in line with CityHealth goals. • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail; ability to multitask and meet deadlines, and the demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities; capacity to work both independently and as a team player who proactively engages with and supports others. A sense of humor is a must. • Flexibility and willingness to work on a fast paced, rapidly growing, complex project with the ability to travel occasionally. • A sincere commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly as it relates to the diversity of people and places represented by our nation’s urban centers.
TO APPLY For More Information: CityHealth, de Beaumont Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente
This search is being conducted with assistance from Carolyn Ho, Cara Pearsall, and Javier Garcia of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: cityhealth-NDP@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
de Beaumont Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly value diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Administers the Federal Political Action Committee. Develops annual corporate political contribution plans. Ensures compliance with States and Federal law. Represents WCG at National forums.Department: Government RelationsLocation: Raleigh, NCReports To: Director Business DevelopmentEssential Functions:
Launch and manage WellCare's federal political action committee.
Develops (with input from state market leaders) annual state and corporate political contribution plans and ensures compliance checks/filings with state and federal contribution laws.
Manages oversight of the company's corporate political activities Policy and Procedure
Represents WellCare at national policy maker association meetings and forums (e.g. NAMD, NCSL, NGA, RGA, DGA)
Facilitates relationship building between national associations and potential customer and WellCare's market, government affairs staff and Business Development personnel.
Identifies and vets external lobbying firms in potential new markets in coordination with state government affairs director and manager.
Develops and manages an employee advocacy and grassroots strategy and program.
Research and analysis preview of elections.
Performs annual policy and procedure attestations.
Annual report to the Regulatory Compliance Committee (RCC).
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, or related field is required.Experience: 7 years in a health care environment or related field. Preference to applicants with Medicaid or Medicare government or private/public sector, state legislative or regulatory, and/or experience with budgeting and contracts.Technical Skills/Requirements:Expert PowerPoint skills to create complex presentations is requiredAdvanced MS Office skills required including Word, Excel, Access and OutlookShare Point skills or training.
About us Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses primarily on providing government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. WellCare serves approximately 5.5 million members nationwide as of September 30, 2018. WellCare is a Fortune 500 company that employs nearly 12,000 associates across the country and was ranked a "World's Most Admired Company" in 2018 by Fortune magazine. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com. EOE: All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, childbirth or related medical condition or other legally protected basis protected by applicable federal or state law except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V/SO.
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May 01, 2019
Full time
Administers the Federal Political Action Committee. Develops annual corporate political contribution plans. Ensures compliance with States and Federal law. Represents WCG at National forums.Department: Government RelationsLocation: Raleigh, NCReports To: Director Business DevelopmentEssential Functions:
Launch and manage WellCare's federal political action committee.
Develops (with input from state market leaders) annual state and corporate political contribution plans and ensures compliance checks/filings with state and federal contribution laws.
Manages oversight of the company's corporate political activities Policy and Procedure
Represents WellCare at national policy maker association meetings and forums (e.g. NAMD, NCSL, NGA, RGA, DGA)
Facilitates relationship building between national associations and potential customer and WellCare's market, government affairs staff and Business Development personnel.
Identifies and vets external lobbying firms in potential new markets in coordination with state government affairs director and manager.
Develops and manages an employee advocacy and grassroots strategy and program.
Research and analysis preview of elections.
Performs annual policy and procedure attestations.
Annual report to the Regulatory Compliance Committee (RCC).
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, or related field is required.Experience: 7 years in a health care environment or related field. Preference to applicants with Medicaid or Medicare government or private/public sector, state legislative or regulatory, and/or experience with budgeting and contracts.Technical Skills/Requirements:Expert PowerPoint skills to create complex presentations is requiredAdvanced MS Office skills required including Word, Excel, Access and OutlookShare Point skills or training.
About us Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses primarily on providing government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. WellCare serves approximately 5.5 million members nationwide as of September 30, 2018. WellCare is a Fortune 500 company that employs nearly 12,000 associates across the country and was ranked a "World's Most Admired Company" in 2018 by Fortune magazine. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com. EOE: All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, childbirth or related medical condition or other legally protected basis protected by applicable federal or state law except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V/SO.
Please mention that you saw this position posted on LobbyingJobs.com
What you’ll be doing...
Manage legislative review process by conducting preliminary legislative analysis and obtaining feedback from internal Verizon subject matter experts.
Review thousands of diverse bills to assess impact on Verizon.
Serve as subject matter expert and p rimary contact for lobbyists and business units on a wide range of issues as well as questions regarding legislative procedure, calendar, bill status and bill volume statistics.
Conduct research on a diverse array of legislative, public policy, corporate and other topics using online resources.
Distill research results into clear and concise reports of findings for use by lobbyists and the business.
Develop partnerships with Verizon experts. Create and update subject matter expert list for use by state lobbyists.
Monitor state/local legislative activity on a daily basis, report on selected issues as needed and identify trends and emerging issues.
Prepare issue overviews, tutorials and webinars for the state lobbying teams and other business units.
Manage the online information resources for the State Government Affairs and state lobbyists (Statenet and Lexis/Nexis, MultiState Local Tracking Service) to cost -effectively cover key issues for Verizon. Manage relationship with vendors (including contract negotiation and administration), Verizon Sourcing and state lobbyists. Perform daily quality control to maintain accuracy of online bill files by reviewing categorization of all bills. Ensure new and emerging issues are included in contracts at minimal cost. Create issue specific-files as needed to track bills important to Verizon.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 6years of experience in state and municipal government relations within state/local government or at a law firm, corporation or association .
High level of expertise in legislative and legal research, analyzing legislation, redlining legislation & preparing 50-state surveys of state/local legislation
Skilled in searching Lexis/Nexis, Statenet and local legislative tracking systems
In-depth understanding of state and local legislative procedure
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written, to succinctly present findings
Even better if you have:
Masters in Library Science with concentration in legal research and research experience in a law firm or corporate library.
ABA approved paralegal studies certificate.
Highest level of personal integrity
Ability to dive into an unfamiliar issue and conduct research to identify legislation or laws on point
Self-starter and evidence of intellectual curiosity
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on a wide array of legislative and public policy issues.
Strong organizational and planning skills required
Ability to work with all levels of management
Broad knowledge of Verizon operations and business functions
When you join Verizon...
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.
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Apr 23, 2019
Full time
What you’ll be doing...
Manage legislative review process by conducting preliminary legislative analysis and obtaining feedback from internal Verizon subject matter experts.
Review thousands of diverse bills to assess impact on Verizon.
Serve as subject matter expert and p rimary contact for lobbyists and business units on a wide range of issues as well as questions regarding legislative procedure, calendar, bill status and bill volume statistics.
Conduct research on a diverse array of legislative, public policy, corporate and other topics using online resources.
Distill research results into clear and concise reports of findings for use by lobbyists and the business.
Develop partnerships with Verizon experts. Create and update subject matter expert list for use by state lobbyists.
Monitor state/local legislative activity on a daily basis, report on selected issues as needed and identify trends and emerging issues.
Prepare issue overviews, tutorials and webinars for the state lobbying teams and other business units.
Manage the online information resources for the State Government Affairs and state lobbyists (Statenet and Lexis/Nexis, MultiState Local Tracking Service) to cost -effectively cover key issues for Verizon. Manage relationship with vendors (including contract negotiation and administration), Verizon Sourcing and state lobbyists. Perform daily quality control to maintain accuracy of online bill files by reviewing categorization of all bills. Ensure new and emerging issues are included in contracts at minimal cost. Create issue specific-files as needed to track bills important to Verizon.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 6years of experience in state and municipal government relations within state/local government or at a law firm, corporation or association .
High level of expertise in legislative and legal research, analyzing legislation, redlining legislation & preparing 50-state surveys of state/local legislation
Skilled in searching Lexis/Nexis, Statenet and local legislative tracking systems
In-depth understanding of state and local legislative procedure
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written, to succinctly present findings
Even better if you have:
Masters in Library Science with concentration in legal research and research experience in a law firm or corporate library.
ABA approved paralegal studies certificate.
Highest level of personal integrity
Ability to dive into an unfamiliar issue and conduct research to identify legislation or laws on point
Self-starter and evidence of intellectual curiosity
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on a wide array of legislative and public policy issues.
Strong organizational and planning skills required
Ability to work with all levels of management
Broad knowledge of Verizon operations and business functions
When you join Verizon...
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.
Please mention that you saw this position posted on LobbyingJobs.com
