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06/23/2016
Director of Government and Industry Affairs
Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association in Delaware, Ohio
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Government & Industry Affairs is responsible for the formulation of the legislative agenda, policy development and grassroots activities for the organization on a statewide basis, including the coordination of legislative and regulatory actions. This individual will also coordinate with Ohio’s national affiliate organizations (NCGA and NAWG) to engage on any pertinent federal legislation and regulatory actions for the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead the overall legislative and advocacy initiatives of OCWGA
- Gather policy opinions from members and inform the board of the grassroots opinion to
- assist in setting policy
- Communicate legislative and regulatory information to staff, boards and members to keep all
- informed on a regular basis
- Help Board of Directors analyze, formulate and implement legislative initiatives/strategies to
- influence state/federal policy
- Monitor legislation in the Ohio General Assembly and develop strategies to participate as
- Engage with national affiliate organizations to monitor federal activities
- Meet with special interest groups, members of the Ohio General Assembly/U.S. Congress,
- their staff on behalf of OCWGA and prepare the board and staff to do the same
- Serve as legislative liaison with other Ohio agricultural organizations and groups
- Serve as the lead staff of the OCW PAC
- Serve as an industry spokesperson
- Act as the lead staff on water quality/sustainability initiatives
- Oversee the various research projects on sustainability and assures results are distributed
- and interpreted to checkoff investors
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- Competitive Pay
- Dynamic and fun work environment
- Retirement Plan with options
- Insurance Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal, Business Administration or other related program of study
- Minimum of three years of combined experience in a governmental affairs or lobbying leadership position
- Background in agriculture preferred, but other experience considered
A cover letter, resume/vita, and primary set of references are required for consideration. Cover letter should address your specific interest in this position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Salary requirements should be included in this cover letter.
For more information, download the job position summary.
Resumes should be emailed by 7/8/16 to:
OCWGA Executive Director, Tadd Nicholson at tnicholson@ohiocornandwheat.org. or call 740-360-1228 with questions.
