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Senior Legislative Representatives/Lobbyists
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Senior Legislative Representatives/Lobbyists
Employer: AARP
Description:
Responsibilities: • Developing, fostering, and leveraging Association relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch.
• Communicating regularly with Members of Congress and the Executive Branch to enhance AARP visibility and to win Congressional and Administrative support for AARP positions.
• Representing AARP in Congress and the Executive Branch on relevant public policy issues in order to advance AARP policy priorities.
• Developing, implementing, and reassessing lobbying strategies.
• Negotiating on behalf of AARP with Congressional and Administration staffs regarding the content of legislation and regulations.
• Working with state offices in managing ongoing relationships with State Legislatures, Governors, Attorneys General, and other elected and appointed state leaders.
• Shaping public opinion about public policy issues that affect mid-life and older persons by serving as a spokesperson for AARP in a wide range of public forums.
• Advising AARP leaders in the development and implementation of AARP public policy. Reports to the Director of his/her respective issue team.
Requires:
• BS/BA in a related field
• 6 years of related experience in legislative/regulatory capacity/lobbying.
• Extensive experience in the preparation and presentation of policy positions (issues briefs, testimony, etc.).
• Ability to analyze legislation and regulations thoroughly and effectively and to apply research results to justify or support Association policies and positions.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to specific guidelines for developing and implementing integrated issue campaigns to achieve organizational goals, emphasizing teamwork throughout.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Prior Hill experience a plus.
• Up to 30% travel may be required.
Other: Benefits include, but are not limited to a 401K with match and immediate vesting, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.aarpjobs.com (see Social Impact).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
Employer: AARP
Description:
Responsibilities: • Developing, fostering, and leveraging Association relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch.
• Communicating regularly with Members of Congress and the Executive Branch to enhance AARP visibility and to win Congressional and Administrative support for AARP positions.
• Representing AARP in Congress and the Executive Branch on relevant public policy issues in order to advance AARP policy priorities.
• Developing, implementing, and reassessing lobbying strategies.
• Negotiating on behalf of AARP with Congressional and Administration staffs regarding the content of legislation and regulations.
• Working with state offices in managing ongoing relationships with State Legislatures, Governors, Attorneys General, and other elected and appointed state leaders.
• Shaping public opinion about public policy issues that affect mid-life and older persons by serving as a spokesperson for AARP in a wide range of public forums.
• Advising AARP leaders in the development and implementation of AARP public policy. Reports to the Director of his/her respective issue team.
Requires:
• BS/BA in a related field
• 6 years of related experience in legislative/regulatory capacity/lobbying.
• Extensive experience in the preparation and presentation of policy positions (issues briefs, testimony, etc.).
• Ability to analyze legislation and regulations thoroughly and effectively and to apply research results to justify or support Association policies and positions.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to specific guidelines for developing and implementing integrated issue campaigns to achieve organizational goals, emphasizing teamwork throughout.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Prior Hill experience a plus.
• Up to 30% travel may be required.
Other: Benefits include, but are not limited to a 401K with match and immediate vesting, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.aarpjobs.com (see Social Impact).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
Published at 27-03-2008
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