Lobbying Advisor
About the position Responsibilities • Represents the organization to government bodies vital to the business, including the Governor's Office, State Legislature, and State Agencies. • Assists in defining advocacy priorities, managing budgets, and tracking project deadlines. • Provides written and oral advocacy to further the organization's strategic priorities with the State Legislature and State Agencies. • Develops and nurtures durable and credible partnerships with legislators, government leaders, and national agencies. • Monitors and tracks legislation and public policy issues related to the organization's business interests. • Coordinates development of the organization's positions and engagement strategies on state government issues. • Facilitates communication of policies and positions with government officials and appropriate parties. • Attends legislative committee meetings and hearings to stay current with policy developments. • Analyzes and assesses background information and communications for internal audiences and comment letters to legislators and regulators. • Collaborates with the internal Corporate Affairs team to ensure alignment of goals. Requirements • Seven or more years of public affairs experience, including federal and/or lobbying experience. • Bachelor's degree or higher in fields such as Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Business, or Economics. • Five years of experience in legislative, public affairs, government affairs, regulatory, or communications arenas with duties including policy analysis and advocacy. • Experience leading and managing the development of California legislative strategies and policies. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with high initiative and ability to collaborate with stakeholders. Nice-to-haves • Experience in dealing with highly sensitive political inquiries through coordination and extensive communications. • Ability to work in high volume, high pressure situations with an emphasis on policy advocacy and project management. • Experience gathering documents, performing analyses, and drawing conclusions on legislative policies. Benefits • Work from home options • Hybrid work mode with set days in the office and remote work flexibility Apply tot his job