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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Director of Legislative Affairs to lead our organization’s legislative strategy and government relations. The Director of Legislative Affairs will serve as the primary liaison between our organization and legislative bodies, advocating for policies that align with our mission and objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of the legislative process, strong communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will monitor legislative developments, analyze the potential impact of proposed laws, and develop strategies to influence policy outcomes. Responsibilities include drafting policy briefs, preparing testimony, coordinating advocacy campaigns, and representing the organization at hearings and meetings. The Director will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between legislative priorities and organizational goals. This position demands a proactive approach to identifying legislative opportunities and threats, as well as the ability to respond quickly to emerging issues. The successful candidate will have experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field, and possess excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. The Director of Legislative Affairs will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s public policy agenda and ensuring effective representation at all levels of government.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement legislative strategies to advance organizational goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison with legislative bodies and government officials.
- Monitor and analyze proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
- Draft policy briefs, position statements, and testimony for legislative hearings.
- Coordinate advocacy campaigns and grassroots initiatives.
- Represent the organization at legislative meetings, hearings, and public forums.
- Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, agencies, and stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates and reports on legislative activities to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align legislative priorities with organizational objectives.
- Respond to emerging legislative issues and opportunities in a timely manner.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, or public policy.
- Strong understanding of the legislative process and government operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Experience drafting policy documents and preparing testimony.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
- Familiarity with advocacy tools and grassroots mobilization.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in legislative affairs or government relations?
- Can you describe a successful advocacy campaign you led?
- How do you stay informed about legislative developments relevant to our organization?
- Describe your approach to building relationships with lawmakers and stakeholders.
- How do you handle conflicting priorities and tight deadlines?
- What strategies do you use to influence policy outcomes?
- Have you ever prepared testimony or policy briefs for legislative hearings?
- How do you ensure alignment between legislative priorities and organizational goals?
