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CHS is seeking a Director of State Government Affairs to develop, lead and execute strategies to influence state-level public policy and legislation. The Director will identify legislative and regulatory developments that impact CHS, create opportunities for engagement, and drive positive policy outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Develop a proactive state and local policy strategy with business leaders, policy, communications, legal and operations experts
Build and maintain CHS relationships with key government officials and manage state consultants in key operating states
Represent and maximize CHS’s involvement in coalitions and trade associations to advance CHS interests and shape their respective agendas
Develop a deep understanding of business priorities to anticipate and provide timely updates and analysis of emerging trends
Work with internal teams to evaluate business impact and guide reactive and proactive work on state legislative and regulatory actions
Work with issue experts to draft testimony, comments and advance policy positions on priority issues
Work collaboratively on advocacy events and high-impact initiatives within the state to ensure a cohesive approach to policy issues and messaging
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration) or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 10+ of managing policy issues at the state and local level (in-house role or combined experience in state government, state lobbying or relevant trade associations)
Understanding and deployment of state advocacy and engagement strategies
Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
An operational mindset for managing internal and external processes and experience providing strategic counsel to senior leaders
A collaborative approach to working across teams
Familiarity with public policy issues related to agriculture and energy are a plus
Nice to have:
Familiarity with public policy issues related to agriculture and energy