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American Soybean Association/Gordley Associates - State Policy & Communication Coordinator
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is inviting applications for the position of State Policy & Communication Coordinator. The position will be based at Gordley Associates, ASA’s Washington office.
This position has multiple responsibilities in two work areas. The first is to work with ASA’s 26 state and regional association affiliates to help achieve national soybean policy priorities, as set by ASA. This position provides a range of services to the state affiliates, particularly those which lack full-time or adequate staff. Services include scheduling and assisting with congressional office visits, contacting state Congressional delegations, attending in-state association meetings to provide issue updates and ASA outreach, and tailoring ASA's policy communications for use in their publications, on social media, and in other venues.
The position also assists ASA’s Policy Communication Director with the association’s overall policy communication efforts, including media relations, grassroots advocacy, speechwriting, social media, and publications. Depending on qualifications and aptitude, this position may also serve as a federal lobbyist on certain issues. Other responsibilities would be based on the candidate’s experience and abilities.
Requirements:
BA/BS in communications, journalism, political science, public affairs, or related field
2 to 4 years of experience in communications (plus if with multiple stakeholders)
Clear and concise written and oral presentation style
Fluency in Office Suite
Willingness to travel
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Proficiency in graphic design and/or social media
Trade association, journalism or political experience
Experience with agriculture and food industry
Please submit resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Blair Elias at belias@soy.org.
U.S. Small Business Administration/Office of Advocacy - Communications Liaison
How to Apply
Interested parties please send resumes to Liz Horowitz, Director of Information at Elizabeth.Horowitz@sba.gov. Direct hire position; not via usajobs.gov
Job Duties
Under the supervision of the Director of Information and the Public Relations Manager, the Communications Liaison (CL) will work with members of the Information team, as well as with the Office of Economic Research and the Office of Interagency Affairs, to promote Advocacy’s message to key stakeholders including the media, trade associations, federal agencies, and Capitol Hill staff.
• Actively participate in strategic communications planning sessions and tactical decision-making with the Public Relations Manager.
• Write timely and effective news releases, op-eds, and news articles, including analysis of economic research.
• Coordinate media and other outreach activity, and be a resource for Advocacy Regional Advocates including the production of talking points and speeches when necessary.
• Write speeches and develop presentations for the Chief Counsel and others as needed.
• Manage Advocacy’s website content.
• Train staff in public communications skills as needed, including media interviews, presentations, and speech making.
• Develop, write, and distribute materials about the activities of the Office of Advocacy and the Chief Counsel for Advocacy. Produce brochures and flyers, as well as audio and video products as needed.
• Develop good relations with national, regional, and local media; deliver timely and accurate responses to all inquiries.
• Maintain good working relationships with other SBA offices.
• Stay informed about small business news and policy debates, share the information with staff in a timely manner.
• Work closely with communications professionals in trade associations and on Capitol Hill to deliver key Advocacy messages.
• Oversee the management of one or more databases that provide up-to-date contact information for key members of the media and other contacts.
• Maintain an archive of articles and news stories on Advocacy and key small business economic, regulatory, and policy issues.
Well-Qualified Candidates
• Have three to five years of experience in public relations agencies, trade associations, Capitol Hill press offices, or other related jobs.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or similar field.
• Have an ability to understand and communicate small business economic research and regulatory policy issues.
• Have excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Exhibit strong writing, proofing, and editing skills.
• Show a strong knowledge of office software including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher.
• Are able to plan, prioritize, and organize workloads.
• Are detail-oriented, flexible, and organized.
• Have a basic understanding of the principles of print layout and design, as well as audio and video production.
• Display a high level of interpersonal skills and judgment, exhibiting poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Salary
Based on qualifications and experience.
About Us
The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is the “small business watchdog” of the federal government, and independently works to protect, strengthen, and represent the nation's 29 million small businesses within the federal government's legislative and rulemaking processes. The office examines the role and status of small businesses in the economy and presents the views of small businesses to federal agencies, Congress, and the President. The Office of Advocacy works to reduce the burdens that federal policies impose on small firms and encourages policies that support the development and growth of American small businesses.
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