Government Relations Associate

The Government Relations Associate provides research, policy analysis, and administrative support to the California Grocers Association. The position often includes drafting correspondence, communicating with CGA members, coordinating meetings, and maintaining relationships with CGA members and legislative offices. This position will assist the Vice President in coordinating CGA’s state, local, and regulatory government relations programs

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Vice President of Government Relations in coordinating department activities by scheduling and staffing meetings, developing materials, and attending events and hearings when appropriate.
• Support advocacy campaigns, coalition building, policy development, and lobbying strategies.
• Track Senate and Assembly bills and uploading documents to bill tracking program.
• Distribute materials in State Capitol.
• Maintain event RSVPs and event day support for lobby day activities and CGA committee meetings.
• Perform administrative functions associated with political and membership accounts, including GROPAC and IEC, and political events.
• Prepare materials for CGA committee meetings and membership meetings.
• Provide general administrative support related to CGA programs and events.

• Assist Communications Department in content development and distribution of all kinds.
• Assist in the maintenance of various CGA publications including magazine, periodic electronic communications, and social media platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., political science, communications, public policy).
• Prior legislative or government experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to answer questions, present solutions and suggest efficiencies.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in an office environment in downtown Sacramento with a flexible work from home option following completion of 90-day performance evaluation. Occasional overnight travel to CGA events throughout California.

The California Grocers Association provides medical, dental, and vison insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance and long-term disability insurance for the employee. CGA also provides eligible employees with a generous 401(k) and profit-sharing program along with a cell phone stipend, paid sick, vacation and holiday time. Parking is provided.

Various additional benefits are offered such as FSA (Flexible Spending Account)/Dependent Care, Accident, Cancer, and Short-Term Disability coverage, and legal services access.

The position is exempt, 40-hour work week. Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000/annually commensurate with experience and credentials.

The information provided in this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees in this job.

Physical Requirements:

Employee may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:

• View computer monitors;
• Sitting at a desk;
• Standing for CGA events;
• Occasional overnight travel (including driving and flying) to other locations within California, to support CGA events.

Direct Reports:

This position does not have any direct reports.