ASPCA · 2 months ago
Director, Farm Animal Legislation
Bloomingdale, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expASPCA is committed to improving the lives of animals and is seeking a Director of Farm Animal Legislation to drive their policy agenda for farm animal welfare. This role involves leading legislative campaigns, collaborating with various teams, and advocating for policy reforms to enhance conditions for farm animals.
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Responsibilities
Track, analyze, and research pending legislation related to animal welfare
Identify, devise, initiate, and drive strategies to achieve the organization’s farm animal welfare legislative and regulatory goals, in consultation with the VP of Federal Affairs
Drive policy efforts in conjunction with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure they advance larger ASPCA goals
Build strong relationships with Congressional Offices and allied partners and collaborate with them to advance our policy goals
Lobby federal legislators and their staff to drive our policy agenda, serving as the ASPCA’s main point of contact with Hill offices on this issue
Direct and oversee research and draft advocacy materials, including letters, backgrounders, testimony, fact sheets, and other materials
Research, develop, and work with Farm Animal Welfare and Legal Advocacy, to draft legislation and regulations to strengthen legal protections for animals
Work with Legal Advocacy colleagues to identify issues where legislative and regulatory work can be enhanced or supported through litigation and other legal strategies
Collaborate with federal affairs and cross departmental teams, establish blueprints for strategic planning, including identification, development, and achievement of all federal goals
Initiate, coordinate, and participate in briefings, events, and panels to raise awareness and support our priority issues
Direct farm animal welfare related policy work with special focus on federal strategies and collaborate closely with State Directors to advance complementary legislative and/or regulatory policies within priority states
Participate in regular internal and external meetings with other lobbyists, regulatory staff, Legislative Engagement, campaign colleagues, and interns
Work with relevant staff on filing federal lobbying reports, as needed
Lead regular conversations with colleagues and managers within the department regarding needed resources, significant updates, and coalition efforts related to policy reforms
Collaborate with the Legislative Engagement team to create outreach plans, update targets, and oversee plan implementation
Orchestrate analysis, information sharing, and cross-fertilization of work with Farm Animal Welfare and Legal Advocacy colleagues
Work with all relevant colleagues to ensure that the tone and accuracy of materials sent out from Government Relations to the public is consistent and supportive of legislative objectives
Lead efforts in collaboration with Farm Animal Welfare, Legal Advocacy, and media teams to devise communication strategies to support federal and state legislative and regulatory goals
Coordinate with the communications team regarding planning, needs, tools, and goals for assigned issue and legislation
Offer presentations, trainings, research projects, and updates on issues
Attend workshops, briefings, conferences, and meetings as needed
Represent the ASPCA in a professional, courteous, and congenial manner at all times while advancing reforms
Provide projects as needed for interns
Participate in internal working groups as needed to facilitate policy development and provide guidance to other departments
Participate in planning for department’s involvement in national tradeshows and exhibits as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
3+ years of experience in a large non-profit, legislative office, or in a government agency that focused on government affairs functions required
3+ years of experience in federal legislative work required
Knowledge of legal analysis, interpretation, and significance of legislative proposals
Knowledge of the federal legislative process, committee structure, leadership positions, House and Senate procedures, and political trends on the Hill
Knowledge of administrative law, agency structures, authorities, and policies
Knowledge and ability to aid in the drafting of complex legislation and regulatory policies
Knowledge of animal welfare issues, laws, and regulations
Able to articulate and summarize issues and speak extemporaneously
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Highly organized with acute attention to detail
Strong writing and media skills
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, delegate, supervise others, manage time, and address time sensitive projects in a professional and responsible manner
Commitment to work for animal protection
Intensely driven to see positive change for animals
Willingness and ability to travel nationally when needed
Displays enthusiasm for teamwork and high levels of energy and tenacity
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% annually, as needed
Preferred
Juris doctor or graduate degree preferred
Experience with farm animal welfare and food policy issues, highly preferred
Experience with animal protection issues a plus
Experience in state legislative work a plus
Benefits
Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.
Company
ASPCA
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the first animal welfare organization established in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2M2023-02-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-10-04Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
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Matt Bershadker
President and CEO
B
Beverly Jones
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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