Government Relations Director, Iowa

** EXPERIENCE/

QUALIFICATIONS:

** Years of experience: 5+ years of experience in state government affairs, preferably with a focus on health or patient advocacy.

Experience driving legislative campaigns.

Experience working with volunteers, health and patient coalitions, communities, health coalitions, nonprofit advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
** Proven ability to drive and achieve legislative results/goals and demonstrated ability to be action-oriented and to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents.

Strong ability and understanding of government relations and grassroots organizing.

Ability to adapt to, and manage the ambiguity of, state and local political environments.

Ability to manage and work with others in a primarily virtual environment, with the ability to adapt to changing situations.

Experience in collaborating with state health policymakers and advocacy leaders.

Experience with budget management and external vendor oversight.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in reporting activities in assigned state(s).
** TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel by car, train, or plane as needed.