Leading national trade association based in Old Town Alexandria with an expanding government affairs mission seeks Assistant Director of State Government Affairs. Responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of a proactive government affairs strategy on state legislative and regulatory issues related to insurance, tax, and health care benefits.

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, advanced or law degree strongly preferred; minimum five years experience working directly with state-level lobbying efforts, grassroots and coalition building, and issue management required; exceptional oral and written communications skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Position includes some travel and demands strong writing ability. Candidates must possess ability to forge productive relationships with association members, legislators and staffs, regulators, and other lobbyists. Salary commensurate with experience.

Reply to with resume and salary history to ttucker@napeo.org.

www.napeo.org

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