Federal Government Affairs Specialist
4 days ago
As a key member of our Government Affairs team, you will assist the Managing Director in developing and implementing ASLA's federal government affairs programs. Your primary responsibility will be to represent and advocate for ASLA's interests with Congress, federal agencies, coalitions, and other organizations.
You will manage and oversee critical issues that advance the work of landscape architects, including water and stormwater management, green infrastructure/nature-based solutions, and community and national parks and federal lands.
Responsibilities:- Researches, tracks, responds to, and provides timely updates on federal legislative and regulatory issues, including water infrastructure, green infrastructure/nature-based solutions, and community and national parks and federal lands.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with members of Congress, congressional committees and their staff, and members and staff of the executive branch with jurisdiction over assigned issues.
- Drafts legislation, testimony, and amendments, and engages with partners and coalitions to find champions in Congress to introduce language and works to pass it.
- Researches and drafts comments for proposed rules, administrative proceedings, and other regulatory actions for assigned issue areas.
- Cultivates and manages partnerships and relationships with coalitions, allied and related organizations—including other design professions—and industry groups.
- In collaboration with the Government Affairs team, coordinates and issues grassroots communications on federal legislative issues through the ASLA iAdvocate Network (Voter Voice) and other grassroots tools.
- Manages and coordinates efforts for ASLA's biennial federal advocacy day program.
- Coordinates with the Communications & Marketing teams on statements, quotes, and other messaging related to federal government affairs issues.
- In collaboration with the Government Affairs Coordinator, updates and maintains government affairs web pages to ensure timely, accurate information.
- Presents and participates in panels at internal and external conferences, on webinars, and other events.
- Upholds the ASLA values and culture. Adheres to the ASLA policy on Standards and Conduct and all other administrative and management policies.
- Performs related other duties as assigned.
BA in Political Science, Public Policy, Communication, or related field; graduate degree a plus.
Minimum of four (4) years' experience in federal government affairs or in congressional office, with emphasis on advocacy and congressional and agency relations.
Knowledge of federal government processes and lobbying strategies.
Strong written and oral communications skills, with an emphasis on drafting and editing well-written, persuasive documents are required.
Strong political acumen, and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
Knowledge of water management, green infrastructure/nature-based solutions, parks and recreation, and community development issues is helpful.
Ability to work with ASLA Government Affairs committees and volunteer leadership.
Strong consensus-building and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of landscape architecture and/or the planning, design, and construction industry a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, grassroots engagement tools (i.e. VoterVoice) and legislative tracking services helpful.
Excellent organizational skills, quality control, and attention to detail.
Flexible work from home options available.
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