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    Director of Federal Policy

    SUMMARY: Responsible for coordination, strategy and logistics for political activity, policy and regulations at the federal level.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities Federal Policy Lead

    • Works with the President and Administrator to develop and implement legislative strategy on relevant issues.
    • Analyze legislation and regulatory proposals within Manager’s portfolio and manage the delegation of analysis to other staff.
    • Advise the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on bills and regulations that impact farming and ranching.
    • Testify before relevant committees, meet with agency officials and elected officials and advocate for Farm Bureau policies.
    • Coordinate with Legal Division on litigation and regulatory matters that are national in scope.
    • Advise Executive and Political Affairs on federal political spending priorities.
    • Analyze, modify or create farm bureau policies to be discussed by members at the house of delegates.
    • Develop county and board communications highlighting activities of Farm Bureau

    Policy Division Group Trips (Leadership and Issue Related Trips)

    • Work with Federal Policy Division to coordinate scheduling of trip dates and subsequently with Leadership Meeting Planner to secure travel arrangements and accommodations
    • Work with Political Affairs and Member Advocacy Division to schedule appointments with congressional and agency offices and coordinating other logistics such as travel arrangements, accommodations, restaurant reservations and tour activities
    • Prepare informational packets on trip itineraries and logistics for attendees
    • Ensure that related follow-up activities, including processing expense vouchers, sending thank-you letters and submitting invoices to counties are conducted

    Other Responsibilities

    • Prepare and manage Department Budget
    • Supervise Federal Policy staff.
    • Facilitate requests from county farm Bureaus, congressional offices, CFBF members and CFBF staff.
    • Maintain congressional database information, merges, list servers, etc.
    • Coordinate logistics for other meetings as requested
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Specifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in or related field.
    • Five years’ experience in the federal policy area.
    • Five years’ experience in more than one type of agricultural endeavor.
    • Two years supervisory/managerial experience.
    • Knowledge of political, economic, and international agricultural affairs.
    • Knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and the leaders involved.
    • Ability to work effectively with volunteer organizations and ensure satisfaction of members.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Contact
    • Phone: (916) 561-5500
    • Fax: (916) 561-4507
    • Email: cfbf@cfbf.com
    • 2600 River Plaza Dr.
    • Sacramento, CA 95833
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