Director of State Legislative Affairs
Company: Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
*Summary*: This position manages and directs all activities of
the State Legislative Affairs office. These include but are not
limited to lobbying the state legislature, the Executive Office of
the Governor, and state agencies; coordinating the Federation's
political activities on the state level; and educating/informing
Farm Bureau members about legislative and political issues. This
position is responsible for the office's budget development and
accountability. Strong verbal and written communication skills are
essential as are team building and managerial skills.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following*:
_*Managing Lobbying Efforts*__:_
- Setting legislative priorities as determined by the State Board
of Directors;
- Developing and implementing legislative strategies;
- Developing relationships with elected officials and legislative
staff;
- Meeting with officials and staff on agricultural issues;
- Manages Farm Bureau Day and related activities;
- Representing Farm Bureau at political functions and
receptions;
- Coordinates lobbying efforts with Agricultural Coalition and
other coalitions;
- Developing relationships with other agricultural and business
associations and companies;
- Networking and sharing information as appropriate.
_*Developing Political Education and Grassroots Efforts:*_
- Coordinating FARMPAC contributions;
- Working with county Farm Bureau PACS;
- Planning political education/campaign seminars for members;
- Advising members running for office on campaign strategies;
- Introducing candidates to allies in the lobbying arena;
- Helping candidates establish contact with appropriate Farm Bureau
leaders in their district;
- Educating candidates on issues important to the agricultural
industry;
- Maintaining appropriate relationships with state political
parties.
_*Communicating with Farm Bureau Members and Staff*_:
* Overseeing "FFB Ag Watch"
* Activating grassroots network on legislative issues through both
general email alerts and/or targeted calls as appropriate;
* Manages all state legislative activities of staff members;
* Speaking at county Farm Bureau functions as requested;
* Manages communications with all FB staff and members on
legislative and political issues.
_*Miscellaneous:*_
* Managing legislative office activities and staff;
* Coordinating legislative activities at FFBF annual meeting;
* Developing and implementing special projects as deemed
appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
*Supervisory Responsibility*: Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with Florida Farm Bureau policies.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.
*Qualification Requirements*: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Must be able to travel as required.
*Computer Skills:* A basic knowledge of computers to include
Microsoft Word, Outlook and Internet usage.
*Education and/or Experience:* Bachelor's degree from four-year
college or university with 5 to 7 years related experience or
equivalent combination of education and experience. An agricultural
background is preferred.
*Language Skills*: Ability to read, analyze and interpret
legislation, general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from legislators, legislative
and association staff, members, media, and the general public.
*Reasoning Ability*: Ability to solve practical problem situations
where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form. Ability to rationally think through practical
problems.
*Licenses:* Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's
license.
*Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;
while using their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools,
or controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required
to stand and walk. Duties will require frequent day and/or
overnight travel within state by auto; occasional out of state air
travel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
*Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all the essential duties,
responsibilities and requirements of personnel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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