Government Affairs Coordinator

5 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Crowell & Moring Full time

Job Description

The Government Affairs Coordinator will play a key role in shaping, managing, and implementing the company's legislative and policy strategies. This role involves engaging with public officials, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to advocate for and protect Jack Link's interests. The position will also monitor, research, and analyze relevant legislative and regulatory developments that could impact the company and its customers and consumers.

While the scope of this role includes both state and federal government activities, the primary focus will be on federal-level matters, including USDA regulatory activity.

This position is based in Minneapolis, with occasional domestic travel required.

DIRECT REPORTS – None ****

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Builds and maintains positive relationships with federal and state legislators, regulators, agency officials, and staff, including coordinating and attending meetings with these entities

20%

Builds and maintains positive relationships with industry and trade organizations and collaborates with industry advocates, including supporting company leadership in these organizations as needed

20%

Monitors, analyzes, and reports upon federal and state political, legislative, and regulatory developments that could impact Jack Link's and its customers and consumers

20%

Coordinates government affairs initiatives and efforts with sustainability, regulatory compliance, and import/export functions within the company

10%

Monitors and identifies grants and funding opportunities for which the company may be eligible and play key role in grant application process

10%

Assists senior management with strategic planning for known and potential political, legislative, and regulatory activities related to the business and industry

10%

Introduces legislative and public policy changes that support company operations

5%

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

5%

Qualifications:
Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree or related degree or equivalent

Required Experience:
At least four years of government affairs, legislative, lobbying, regulatory, or public policy experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Public policy and regulatory development experience in the food industry
Experience with the United States Department of Agriculture
Experience writing or responding to federal and state grant applications

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Strong analytical and research skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective relationship-building and collaboration skills
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of the political, legislative, and regulatory environment for the meat and consumer packaged goods industry in the US
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and products
Ability to prioritize dynamic workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High degree of flexibility, ready to travel domestically on short notice
Strong team player

JACK LINK'S CORE VALUES:

Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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