Manager, Federal Government Affairs â Active Transportation
Manager, Federal Government Affairs â Active Transportation
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Join the Government Affairs team at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and be a key player in advancing federal policies that support healthy communities and resilient environments. Were looking for a passionate and strategic Manager of Federal Government Affairs to lead advocacy on active transportation issues. If you thrive on influencing policy building coalitions and making a real impact this is your chance to do work that matters.
Nature of the Position: Assists the Managing Director Government Affairs in developing and implementing ASLAs federal government affairs programs and to represent and advocate for ASLAs interests with Congress federal agencies coalitions and other organizations. Manages and oversees critical issues that advance the transportation planning and design work of landscape architects including bicycle and pedestrian projects; recreational trails; complete streets projects; transit and transitoriented development; and other active and multimodal transportation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Researches tracks responds to and provides timely updates on federal legislative and regulatory issues related to active and multimodal transportation projects.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with members of Congress congressional committees and their staff and members and staff of the executive branch with jurisdiction over assigned issues.
- Drafts legislation testimony and amendments and engages with partners and coalitions to find champions in Congress to introduce language and works to pass it.
- Researches and drafts comments for proposed rules administrative proceedings and other regulatory actions for assigned issue areas.
- Cultivates and manages partnerships and relationships with coalitions allied and related organizationsincluding other design professionsand industry groups.
- In collaboration with the Government Affairs team coordinates and issues grassroots communications on federal legislative issues through the ASLA iAdvocate Network (Voter Voice) and other grassroots tools.
- Manages and coordinates efforts for ASLAs biennial federal advocacy day program.
- Coordinates with the Communications & Marketing teams on statements quotes and other messaging related to federal government affairs issues.
- In collaboration with the Government Affairs Coordinator updates and maintains government affairs web pages to ensure timely accurate information.
- Presents and participates in panels at internal and external conferences on webinars and other events.
- Upholds the ASLA values and culture. Adheres to the ASLA policy on Standards and Conduct and all other administrative and management policies.
- Performs related other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- BA in Political Science Public Policy Communication or related field; graduate degree a plus.
- Minimum of four (4) years experience in federal government affairs or in congressional office with emphasis on advocacy and congressional and agency relations.
- Knowledge of federal government processes and lobbying strategies.
- Strong written and oral communications skills with an emphasis on drafting and editing wellwritten persuasive documents are required.
- Strong political acumen and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
- Knowledge of water management green infrastructure/naturebased solutions parks and recreation and community development issues is helpful.
- Ability to work with ASLA Government Affairs committees and volunteer leadership.
- Strong consensusbuilding and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of landscape architecture and/or the planning design and construction industry a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs grassroots engagement tools (i.e. VoterVoice) and legislative tracking services helpful.
- Excellent organizational skills quality control and attention to detail.
ASLA offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance vision insurance companypaid STD & LTD 401k plan with employer match and celebrates 11 paid holidays per year.
This position is based in Washington D.C. with a hybrid option of two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office.
This position is based in Washington D.C. with a hybrid option of two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $95000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association for landscape architects representing more than 15000 members in 49 professional chapters and 82 student chapters. The Society has a staff of 42 and annual revenues of $12.9 million.
Landscape architects plan livable communities that foster active lifestyles design parks and streets that manage stormwater runoff plan cuttingedge transportation corridors that are safe for all users and help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
Landscape architecture includes commercial developments streetscapes green roofs parks civic spaces memorials and residential communities as well as largescale land planning and design to protect watersheds coastlines and ecosystems. The Societys mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy communication education and fellowship.
Landscape architects plan livable communities that foster active lifestyles design parks and streets that manage stormwater runoff plan cuttingedge transportation corridors that are safe for all users and help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
Landscape architecture includes commercial developments streetscapes green roofs parks civic spaces memorials and residential communities as well as largescale land planning and design to protect watersheds coastlines and ecosystems. The Societys mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy communication education and fellowship.
ASLA offers an attractive competitive benefits package including medical dental and life insurance; a generous 401(k) plan; a comprehensive wellness program; and flexible schedules. Employees are expected to be in the office 2 days a week Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All other days are typically remote.
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