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American Kennel Club · 2 months ago

Legislative Analyst/Community Outreach - New England

New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

The American Kennel Club is a leading organization in the canine community, and they are seeking a Legislative Analyst/Community Outreach Coordinator to monitor and respond to legislation impacting the purebred dog community. The role involves conducting legislative analysis, community outreach, and providing support for government relations efforts in the New England region.

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Responsibilities

Conducts thorough legal and factual research, escalating issues as necessary

Provides analytical support to the VP, Government Relations and Director, Policy Analysis

Tracks and reports pending legislation for impact on purebred dog community

Manages analysis and monitors legislation in assigned area of responsibility

Conducts educational and policy outreach with key stakeholders

Uses online legislative tracking systems

Under the direction of department management, drafts proposed legislation and engages in legislative advocacy

Provides technical assistance to club-based legislative liaisons and state dog federations

Assists with the development and implementation of key work processes, policies, and procedures

Takes leadership in conducting public policy research and analysis regarding canine legislation

Provides in-person presentations about AKC Government Relations to key clubs and constituents

Provides testimony and assistance as needed to state and local legislatures

Organizes educational and lobby days

Qualification

Legislative policy experienceAnalytical skillsEffective communicationPublic policy researchOnline legislative trackingTime-management skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsFlexibility

Required

Several years of legislative policy experience in the New England region

Must be willing to train in our Raleigh office for 6-8 weeks before returning to remote work in the region

Conducts thorough legal and factual research, escalating issues as necessary

Provides analytical support to the VP, Government Relations and Director, Policy Analysis

Tracks and reports pending legislation for impact on purebred dog community

Manages analysis and monitors legislation in assigned area of responsibility

Conducts educational and policy outreach with key stakeholders

Uses online legislative tracking systems

Under the direction of department management, drafts proposed legislation and engages in legislative advocacy

Provides technical assistance to club-based legislative liaisons and state dog federations

Assists with the development and implementation of key work processes, policies, and procedures

Takes leadership in conducting public policy research and analysis regarding canine legislation

Provides in-person presentations about AKC Government Relations to key clubs and constituents

Provides testimony and assistance as needed to state and local legislatures

Organizes educational and lobby days

Bachelor's degree in a relative field

3+ years of legislative/public policy experience in the New England region, preferably with direct experience in state legislature

Experience in effective communication/advocacy with media, grassroots, and legislators

Strong ability to understand and analyze factual and legal issues is critical

Ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Must be able to establish good internal and external working relationships

Strong oral and written communication skills; and the ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize workload

Strong time-management, analytical and organizational skills are needed

Open to learning new technologies as well as familiarity and comfort level with word processing, Microsoft Outlook, and Office programs, online legal research, and legislative websites

Represent the American Kennel Club professionally and positively to a wide array of media and community organizations

Must be willing to train for two months in North Carolina prior to placement in the field

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends