Job Description
Executive Director at National Rifle Association Institute For Legislative Action Federal Director (Lobbyist)
LOCATION: Greater Washington, DC area
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct all federal legislative, political, and lobbying activities for the Association for assigned states.
Track and conduct research and analysis on firearms and hunting-related legislation.
Engage directly in legislative lobbying on Second Amendment issues by establishing and maintaining strong and productive personal contacts among elected officials and staff with jurisdiction over issues affecting the Association.
Develop and execute overall strategy and message development in conjunction with the Managing Director of Federal Affairs and other ILA Divisions.
Successfully advance Second Amendment legislative efforts in the face of well-organized opposition, negative publicity, and strong public and media resistance.
Manage and execute political action committee activities for elections.
Draft legislative and political communications to membership and public officials as needed.
Submit accurate and timely expense reporting; demonstrate responsible stewardship of the Association's financial resources.
Must responsibly, professionally, and positively represent the Association to its membership and public officials in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field.
Relevant experience working on Capitol Hill, federal agencies, or the private sector, with a strong understanding of the federal legislative process.
Solid political insight and the ability to analyze and disseminate information rapidly.
Demonstrated successful organizational, communication, advocacy, analytical, and coalition-building skills.
Knowledge of and support for the Second Amendment and commitment to preserving the Constitution of the United States.
Preferred:
Relevant experience with the federal budget and appropriations process.
Political campaign experience.
Essential Physical Requirements:
Attend and participate in face-to-face meetings and gatherings in furtherance of legislative advocacy efforts, communicating in written and oral forms, accurately understand and interpret communication from others, reading or similar processing of information, analyzing, researching, exchange information, air and/or land-based travel, computer use.
Only those applicants meeting requirements will be contacted for additional information.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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