Associate Director of State Legislation - Illinois Farm Bureau
Company: COUNTRY Financial
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
The Associate Director of State Legislation works in the front
line development and implementation of the state legislative
program with the General Assembly and the State of Illinois on
behalf of the members of the Illinois Farm Bureau (parent company
to COUNTRY Financial). The employee will represent the Illinois
Farm Bureau's positions and polices to state legislators,
constitutional officers, legislative/executive branch staff
members, and others. The position will also include interaction and
presentations to the Illinois Farm Bureau membership and leadership
and serve as a representative of the organizations Political Action
Committees.This role develops and implements the state legislative
program in the General Assembly. Implements Illinois Farm Bureau
(IFB) policy and the annual legislative priorities. Provides
information to members on state legislative issues and coordinates
related programs. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we
are currently limiting the number of employees in our offices. This
position will begin working in a remote capacity and will be
expected to return to the assigned office location following a
broader return to work announcement.Responsibilites:* Works closely
with GAC staff in all phases of the state legislative program.
Prepares legislation to implement IFB policy, prepares and presents
testimony before General Assembly committees on assigned issues and
reviews progress of assigned legislation.* Fosters positive
relationships and communicates with legislators regarding the
organization's positions on various legislative proposals and
issues. * Represents the IFB at meetings with relevant state and
federal agencies and interest groups. May also communicate with the
media.* Prepares detailed analysis of legislation, fact sheets, and
recommends IFB positions on legislation.* Performs thorough
research and analysis, prepares reports, and provides information
and counsel to the IFB Board of Directors, relevant committees and
other entities, as requested.* Plans and executes state legislative
educational programs for county farm bureaus, conferences and IFB
meetings, as assigned.* Provides support and assistance in working
with affiliated companies and providing information on related
legislative matters of interest.Job Requirements:Preferred
Qualifications:* Eight or more years of legislative/lobbying and/or
Farm Bureau experience.* Experience in conducting and preparing
detailed analysis of policy, legislation, and administrative
rules.* Bachelor's degree in agriculture, government, or related
field.* Able to relocate within an acceptable radius of the
Illinois Farm Bureau Headquarters.* Extensive driving and mobility
required to meet with legislators, Farm Bureau members and leaders,
and attend appropriate meetings.* Must possess and maintain a valid
driver's license with the ability to drive a car.Required
Qualifications:* Typically requires:* Bachelor's degree and at
least 5 years of lobbying or legislative experience, OR* Master's
degree and at least 3 years of lobbying or legislative experience,
OR* At least 7 years of lobbying or legislative experience.Physical
Requirements:* Normal office environment. * Ability to work
flexible hours as needed.* Regularly required to stand or walk.*
Must have the ability to travel extensively to meet with
legislators, Farm Bureau members and leaders, attend relevant
events and meetings and fulfill job responsibilities throughout
Illinois.Illinois Farm Bureau is the parent company of COUNTRY
Financial. For more details about careers at Illinois Farm Bureau,
please visit us online at www.ilfb.org/careers.Illinois Farm Bureau
does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas
for this position.
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