Senior Director, State and Local Government Affairs (Western Region)

Senior Director, State And Local Government Affairs

Position Summary :

AHLA is seeking a full-time Senior Director, State and Local Government Affairs. This position will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of AHLA's state and local government affairs strategies and public policy agendas for a region of the western U.S. states. This position will also build and maintain successful relationships with state association members, state and local policymakers and other industry-related organizations.

Responsibilities :

• Identify state and local legislation that is of priority to AHLA's membership. On an ongoing basis, monitor legislation to ensure AHLA is in front of issues impacting membership.
• Communicate relevant legislative developments to AHLA's membership on a regular basis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national groups representing governors, state legislators, attorneys general, municipal officials, and others in order to identify relevant legislative trends.
• Coordinate and execute grassroots and grasstops state and local lobbying campaigns.
• Support the Senior Vice President in all strategic initiatives.
• Support AHLA's membership engagement and development initiatives when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.