Government Affairs Manager, Farm Production & Operations

Government Affairs Manager, Farm Production & Operations

The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs team in Washington D.C. is seeking a government affairs manager to lead its farm policy and operations policy portfolio, which includes issues relating to the agricultural economy impacts, farm safety net (crop insurance and credit), federal agricultural assistance, farmland use, property rights, and farm labor. This individual would lead advocacy execution, collaborate across ASA functions and with state affiliates, serve as lead ASA Government Affairs liaison on federal policy impacting on-farm operations, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position will manage farm policy advocacy efforts, including drafting public comments, formal testimony, and letters; engage with lawmakers, aligned trade associations, and industry stakeholders; coordinate closely with ASA’s state affiliates; and develop ASA federal advocacy materials.

ASA is a national trade association that advocates on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international trade issues. It is the collective voice of nearly 500,000 producers in 30 soybean-producing states represented through 26 state affiliates. ASA is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and its Government Affairs team is based in Washington, D.C.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary from $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, 401K plan with employer match, and flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.
• Opportunity to join an outstanding advocacy organization and work with, and for, U.S. soybean farmers.
• Satisfaction in knowing you make a difference for U.S. soybean farmers, who provide food, feed, fuel, and biobased products to consumers here at home and around the world.

What we need:

• Experience (at least 2 years) working on legislative or on-farm operational policy issues, including an understanding of farm safety net programs, federal ad hoc agricultural economic and disaster assistance, and policies related to agricultural production.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, political science or related field.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to develop both technical policy documents and summary documents of complex issues.
• Ability to work in a bipartisan and diplomatic manner.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Ability to learn and work independently and proactively, while accepting guidance from other team members.
• Can-do attitude.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Value-added mindset.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Position requires up to 10% travel.

Both a cover letter and resume are requested. A writing sample may also be requested. This position is based in ASA’s office in Washington, DC and reports to the Director of Government Affairs.

American Soybean Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.