Under the direction of the Director of Government Affairs, develops and executes a comprehensive strategy to create a member advocacy program to support the strategic objectives of the Society, including SHRM's public policy activities. Manages and administers the member advocacy program and directs resources to support SHRM's public policy activities.

Establish and maintain relationships with SHRM volunteer leaders, members, and others to achieve the Society's member advocacy objectives. Serve as a resource to SHRM volunteer leaders, members, staff and others engaged in the member advocacy program.  Plan and design state and chapter public policy initiatives designed to encourage SHRM member participation in advocacy efforts and chapter and state council public policy programs.  Develop and coordinate initiatives designed to educate SHRM members on various public policy issues and member advocacy strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, plans, and executes comprehensive strategy to achieve program goals and objectives in the member advocacy program.
• Directs activities to foster member participation in the member advocacy program. 
• Develops and executes the communication strategy to educate volunteer leaders and members on the issues, activities and resources available through the program.
• Creates materials, programming, and activities to educate volunteer leaders and foster member participation in the advocacy program to support SHRM public policy initiatives.
• Develops and administers annual budget for the member advocacy program.
• Manages relationships with outside vendors and consultants for the member advocacy program.
• Writes articles for use in SHRM publications and electronic venues to inform and educate SHRM members on advocacy activities and programs.
• Conducts presentations and training sessions at SHRM state, and chapter conferences and meetings on behalf of SHRM on member advocacy and public policy efforts that affect the profession.
• Oversees the continuous development and maintenance of the SHRM Governmental Affairs webpage.
• Provides regular updates and reports on member advocacy developments to SHRM leaders, members, editorial, public affairs, and governmental affairs staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None

Required Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, and judicial process is required and understanding of human resource issues and laws is helpful.
• Excellent verbal and\or written communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in giving public presentations or speaking activities.
• Creative approaches to problem solving are required.
• Ability to simultaneously coordinate a variety of complex projects and work within activity program deadlines is needed.
• Ability and interest to travel for business is required.

Required Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 to 7 years of experience with federal or state legislatures, federal or state executive or agency branch, government relations office, or advocacy work in a trade association, campaign, grassroots firm or other organization is required.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of the CapWiz, Knowlegis and GetActive or similar grassroots software programs.
• Experience in working with and managing outside vendors is essential.
• Prior work with volunteer organizations is helpful, but sensitivity to and awareness of volunteer needs is essential.

The Society for Human Resource Management is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).

No Relocation authorized for this position.

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 05/12/10