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American Kennel Club · 2 months ago

Legislative Analyst/Community Outreach - New England

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

The American Kennel Club is seeking a Legislative Analyst/Community Outreach Coordinator based in the New England Region. The role involves monitoring and analyzing state and local legislation impacting the purebred dog community, conducting outreach, and providing expertise to stakeholders.

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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

Must be willing to train for two months at AKC’s Raleigh North Carolina office

Qualification

Legislative policy experienceAnalytical skillsEffective communicationPublic policy researchOnline legislative trackingBachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeJDTime-management skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communication skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relative field, Master's degree or JD preferred

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