State Government Affairs Manager Job at Washington Hospitality Association, Olympia, WA

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  • Washington Hospitality Association
  • Olympia, WA

Job Description

Description

Job Summary: The State Government Affairs Manager is responsible for successfully delivering state policy objectives set by membership on behalf of the hospitality industry. This position is responsible for executing the Association's advocacy strategy on assigned policy areas and supporting the grassroots, political, campaign and public relations strategy.

Essential duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Primary :
  • Execute advocacy strategy on assigned policy areas.
  • Represent the Association on identified issues before the legislature and agencies.
  • Represent the Association in business coalitions, chambers and other relevant agencies and groups.
  • Assist in the development of grassroots strategy.
  • Assist and execute effective annual Hill Day for members.
  • Assist in the development of political and campaign strategy.
  • Execute a candidate endorsement process that includes identifying lawmakers through a vote record, interviewing candidates running for office, identifying existing policy positions of candidates and supporting endorsed candidate campaigns.
  • Assist in the development and execution of the statewide public relations strategy.
  • Partner with the Communications Department to successfully deliver objectives and convey results to applicable partners.
  • Collaborate with message development and formulation; ensure team alignment.

Department and Other Support :
  • Active participation in all-team activities.
  • Provide collaboration with other Association teams as needed.

Requirements

General :
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, included but not limited to: both written and oral, information gathering, data collection, analysis, talking points and messaging.
  • Produces high-quality work under pressure and meets deadlines.
  • Communicates effectively with groups and individuals.
  • Able to communicate complex policy and legal information to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with the Association staff, teams and members.
  • Works well with a variety of management styles and individuals.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other associations, industry groups and media.
  • Ability to plan, implement and manage a campaign or communications for an elected official.
  • Is self-driven, detail oriented, organized, and efficient.
  • Has excellent follow-through and is results focused.
  • Displays a commitment to quality in all work.
  • Maintains confidentiality when required.
  • Prioritizes work and projects to meet Association mission and vision.

Technical Qualifications :
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Proficient with Zoom or other webinar programs.
  • Ability to work with a variety of electronics including laptop, smart phone and tablet.

Minimum Requirements :
  • Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent experience working in a professional setting.
  • Two or more years of combined experience in the following areas: lobbying the state legislature or local governments, working in an administrative or supportive capacity for state or local lawmakers, working in state or local campaigns, working in a grassroots role or capacity, and working for or on a board, commission or membership organization.
  • Must be able to work the legislative schedule from January through May in Olympia with availability from 7:00 a.m. until the daily Legislative recess. May require some late evenings.

Experience :
  • Preferred experience and understanding of basic public disclosure commission rules, statutes and procedures.

Physical/Mental Environment :
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk and sit, use hands to handle objects and feel controls, reach, climb stairs, stoop, crouch, talk, listen, and vision capabilities that enable reading and viewing a computer screen,
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Job Tags

Local area, Afternoon shift,

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