The national association for the towing and recovery industry is hiring a Government Relations Manager to act as a liaison between the association and government entities. The Government Relations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to influence government policies and regulations.
Description
Federal Legislation
- Works closely with the federal lobbying team via phone, email, and in person.
- Works with the lobbying team to follow-up with MOC offices on critical industry issues.
- Reviews potential legislation that may impact the industry and advises on potential policy decisions. Regular meetings and email communication with the federal lobbying team regarding TRAA’s legislative priorities and strategy.
- Provides regular reports to the TRAA Cabinet.
- Researching legislative issues that may impact the towing industry and attends legislative events, fundraisers, meetings, when necessary, to introduce and educate legislators about our industry.
- Effectively communicates the association’s legislative efforts and position to the membership, stakeholders, publications, etc. in coordination with the Marketing Coordinator.
Federal Representation
- Responsible for representing TRAA as necessary during meetings with other stakeholders including: FHWA ELG virtual and in-person meetings (4 per year plus deliverables and follow-up emails), FHWA Talking TIM Webinars (1 call/month), NextGen TIM (2-year commitment, 1 call/month), National Crash Responder Safety Week - National Team (1 call/monthly), FHWA Summit Planning Committee (1 call/week every 2-3 years), and more.
- Effectively communicates the association’s representation activities to the membership, stakeholders, publications, etc. in collaboration with our Communications Coordinator.
State Legislation Liaison
- Responsible for monitoring state legislation impacting the industry and facilitating cooperative sharing and strategies between affiliate state associations.
- Responsible for hosting and coordinating monthly affiliate state association assembly calls.
- Assists states with coordination regional state association meetings.
Travel
Must be in the D.C. Metropolitan area and willing to commute into the Capitol regularly. Additional travel may be required as deemed appropriate by the Cabinet.
Work Environment
This is a remote position with regular travel into D.C. and occasional domestic travel for industry events and meetings. Must already have suitable home-office set up.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Government Affairs, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in government relations, public relations or related field.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Suite.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of staff and outside parties.
- Sound judgment and strong diplomacy skills.
- Excellent copy-editing skills and keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Prior experience in the transportation industry, preferred but not required.
