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10/13/2014
Director of Governmental Affairs
NC League of Municipalities
The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) is initiating the recruitment process for its Director of Governmental Affairs. This position serves cities and towns as the League’s chief lobbyist and primary advocate on all state and federal issues, working with both the legislative and executive branches of government.
The Director of Governmental Affairs sets and coordinates member-driven legislative priorities, manages the activities of the League’s Governmental Affairs Team, bolsters relationships with city and town elected/appointed officials, maintains the image of the League, oversees lobbying of NC General Assembly members and executive agency officials, develops advocacy communication strategies, creates and enhances member grassroots programs, provides direction on appointments to state boards and commissions, and guides the League’s research and state regulatory programs.
As a member of the NCLM Senior Management Team, the Director of Governmental Affairs manages a departmental budget and participates in establishing League-wide strategic initiatives.
Anyone who meets the requirements and is interested in being considered for this position should submit a resume as part of the initial application process to https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=14284832
Minimum Qualifications:
• Four-year college degree (Master’s degree or other professional degree preferred), or equivalent experience.
• Nine plus years of advocacy experience with government, not-for-profit, or private sector organizations (meaningful advocacy experience working with local government, membership associations preferred), or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exercised with considerable media savvy, including the ability to direct messages to and interface with multiple internal and external audiences.
• Ability to assess political dynamics, assemble coalitions, build support for ideas, and influence behavior while leading strategic advocacy initiatives
• Leadership skills, including facilitating a dynamic work environment, offering strategic direction/vision alignment, providing direction for team members, empowering others to act as team players, and encouraging professional developmental activities.
Skills/Certifications/License Required:
Registered to lobby in North Carolina
Valid Class C Driver's License
This position reports to the NCLM Executive Director and is located in Raleigh, NC.
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
Deadline: October 31, 2014
Contact Person: Michael Naylor
Phone: (919) 715-3915
Email: mnaylor@nclm.org
