Manager, State Government Affairs
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nature of the Position:
Manages key components of ASLAs licensure and state public policy portfolio and assists the Director State Government Affairs in developing and advancing priorities important to landscape architects. Helps recommend and implement strategies and tactics for the Societys licensure state policy and advocacy efforts. Expands the Societys voice by supporting and executing ASLAs interests through advocacy education and engagement at the state and local levels.
Responsibilities:
Manages key components of ASLAs licensure and state public policy portfolio and assists the Director State Government Affairs in developing and advancing priorities important to landscape architects. Helps recommend and implement strategies and tactics for the Societys licensure state policy and advocacy efforts. Expands the Societys voice by supporting and executing ASLAs interests through advocacy education and engagement at the state and local levels.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the Director State Government Affairs in the development and execution of ASLAs licensure and state advocacy strategy by helping to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Engages with state government officials and staff and relevant state agencies to inform and influence policy decisions on issues important to ASLA.
- Manages state legislative and regulatory issues as assigned by monitoring reviewing and analyzing relevant state legislative and regulatory activities policies and initiatives.
- Conducts research and drafts background materials talking points position statements testimony letters comments guidance and other resources to support and communicate ASLAs licensure and state policy goals.
- Assists State Chapters in efforts to influence and drive legislative regulatory and policy goals related to the profession with an emphasis on licensure issues including support for state advocacy days and project site tours.
- Leads and oversees with support from the Government Affairs Coordinator the coordination and issuance of grassroots communications on state licensure and other state policy issues through the ASLA iAdvocate Network (Voter Voice) and other grassroots tools.
- Contributes to building and maintaining relationships with state and national partners coalitions allied organizations and industry groups to further ASLAs licensure and state public policy efforts.
- In coordination with the Director represents ASLA in meetings briefings coalitions and workgroups that further ASLAs licensure and state public policy efforts.
- Supports departmental internal and external communications including content for ASLA publications web email and social media.
- Manages the updating and maintenance of government affairs web pages to ensure timely accurate information.
- Help coordinate and staff member volunteer committees including the Licensure Committee LARE Prep Committee and Policy Committee.
- 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 other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Background/Experience:
- BA degree in political science public policy communication or related design profession field; Graduate degree preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years experience in state government relations with experience in proactive advocacy strategies
- Knowledge of state government legislative and regulatory processes and lobbying strategies
- Strong written and oral communications skills with an emphasis on drafting and editing well-written persuasive documents are required.
- Strong political acumen and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
- Ability to work with committees and volunteer leadership.
- Strong consensus-building and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of landscape architecture-related issues including licensure livable communities transportation and land use policies and other environmental and small-business issues a plus.
- Proficiency in verbal written and interpersonal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs grassroots engagement tools (i.e. VoterVoice) and legislative tracking services required.
- Excellent organizational skills quality control and attention to detail.
- Ability to balance heavy workload with short- and long-term project deadlines address changing priorities and work well under pressure.
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.
Employees are expected to be in the office 2 days a week - Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All other days are typically remote.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $80000.00 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 cutting-edge 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 large-scale 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 cutting-edge 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 large-scale land planning and design to protect watersheds coastlines and ecosystems. The Societys mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy communication education and fellowship.
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