Government Affairs Specialist
1 week ago
The Government Affairs Analyst will serve as the primary advocate for Western Growers before the state Legislature, the Office of the Governor, and all state agencies and departments. This role will ensure proper monitoring, analysis, reporting, and policy recommendations concerning legislative and regulatory matters are provided to senior staff and will assist in presenting information and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities- Represent Western Growers in legislative and regulatory matters in California.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on policy recommendations for WG positions and associated action plans.
- Meet regularly with senior WG lobbyists and contract consultants to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies to attain policy goals.
- Assist in leading the development, drafting, and tactical implementation of policy strategies or legislation affecting agriculture, specifically relating to the fresh fruit, vegetable, and nut sectors in California.
- Draft formal comment letters in response to state legislation and regulatory proposals on behalf of WG and provide regular status updates to senior WG staff and to the WG board as requested.
- Respond to or direct incoming member inquiries to appropriate WG staff for follow-up and resolution.
- Build relationships/coalitions among other industry organizations and policy makers.
- BA/BS degree in law, economics, science, public policy, or political science and 2 (two) to 5 (five) years of experience working in legislative and or regulatory matters of state government, preferred.
- Ability to conduct thorough research, provide concise summaries, and make recommendations on complicated legislative/policy issues.
- Moderate knowledge of the fresh produce (specialty crop) industry, including vegetables, fruits, and tree nuts (preferred) or other agriculture sector and demonstrated ability to advocate for the value of a healthy and sustainable agriculture industry.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate and frame issues in a bipartisan fashion, understanding the importance of operating with sound judgment and high ethical standards.
- Excellent writing, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Proven ability to effectively manage projects while meeting expected goals.
- Skilled at effectively managing multiple projects and changing priorities with attention to detail.
- Intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, calendaring, and presentation software.
- Verifiable, clean DMV record and the ability to travel to various locations throughout the state (mainly California) up to 10% of the time.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee frequently is required to travel to both indoor and outdoor areas that can vary in exposure and temperature. The employee is frequently required to operate a motor vehicle, use objects, tools, or controls, and/or required to lift up to 50lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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