Essential Functions:

The position reports directly to the executive director.

Assist with developing, advocating and/or fulfilling the objectives of the organization and its member companies/clients.

Anticipate and identify legislative and regulatory issues at the state level and direct industry effort to secure adoption of industry priorities or to mitigate proposals harmful to the industry.  This includes monitoring issues, identifying emerging issues, ideas for proactive legislation, drafting amendments to proposed bills and communicating results to appropriate member companies/clients.

Cultivate good working relationships with members and staff of the NJ State Assembly, Senate and key state government agencies. 

Assist in the preparation of testimony, research, data collection, position papers and other appropriate communications to affected parties on issues before the legislature and regulatory agencies.

BA/BS degree or greater in business, management, political science.  Master's or Law degree a plus.

7+ years of experience in government affairs, state government, with a major trade association or lobbying firm.

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

Comprehensive knowledge of the New Jersey legislative, administrative process and of the state's regulatory agencies, especially New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of significant issues primarily at the state level.

Knowledge of the business of chemistry (chemical, pharmaceutical, consumer products, petroleum refining, and flavors & fragrances sectors), its operations and related industries are a plus.

To be considered for the position please send cover letter and resume to emontero@statestreetassociates.org or fax to 609-392-4816.  (Email is preferred.)