Helios is conducting a search for a national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners. Our companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources that sustain the environment. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP. Industry companies produce about $175 billion in products annually and employ nearly 900,000 men and women, exceeding employment levels in the automotive, chemicals and plastics industries. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 48 states.
We are seeking a dynamic Director, PAC and Grassroots to join their team in their Washington, DC office. This position is responsible for managing their political action committee, and ensuring coordination of association grassroots lobbying efforts with overall legislative, regulatory and policy goals of association members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
For immediate consideration, please submit resume and salary history to: jmckenney@helioshr.com
EOE M/F/D/V
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 05/03/11
We are seeking a dynamic Director, PAC and Grassroots to join their team in their Washington, DC office. This position is responsible for managing their political action committee, and ensuring coordination of association grassroots lobbying efforts with overall legislative, regulatory and policy goals of association members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Identify potential candidates and races for PAC support.
- Develop PAC budgets and solicitation plans and material to execute fundraising.
- Prepare reports and supporting documentation for Board consideration and approval.
- Prepare of fundraising and outreach materials.
- Set up industry-wide fundraising events for congressional members.
- Manage staff administration and maintenance of PAC database.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, including internal communications, to support their goals.
- Develop projects to enhance grassroots efforts.
- Develop and maintain working coalitions with allied organizations in order to advance their objectives.
- Liaise with member companies, as well as associations, non-member companies, and other potential allies.
- Coordinate with their groups, teams, and departments.
- Maintain and expand grassroots network and infrastructure.
- Manage staff database input and projects as well as outside vendor relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
- Five to ten years experience in one or more of the following fields: Capitol Hill legislative staff, public relations firm, government affairs office for trade association, lobbying firm, policy staff/political campaigns.
- In-depth knowledge of FEC requirements and the federal legislative process.
- Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills are very important.
- Knowledge of contemporary communications (internet, email, etc.) and ability to work with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and database communications is required.
- College degree in one of the social sciences. PAC and Grassroots experience preferred.
For immediate consideration, please submit resume and salary history to: jmckenney@helioshr.com
EOE M/F/D/V
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 05/03/11
