Avp Community amp Government Relations

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AVP Community & Government Relations

The candidate will advocate on behalf of the firm members with local elected officials and staff, including in City of Chicago, Cook County, collar counties and other local units of government and outside entities to advance the firm's advocacy agenda. Assist and advise the firm's Government Relations team on state and local government matters to achieve the core advocacy deliverables. Assist the government relations, policy and communications teams to develop advocacy materials, member kits, testimony or other information to advance the firm's advocacy priorities. Create and deliver advocacy presentations, both oral and written (including PowerPoint) to the firm staff, the firm member and other external groups. Lead the development of the Local Advocacy Agenda and related sections of any the firm government relations reports. Regularly attend Board and Council meetings of city, county and other regional government bodies. Represent the firm and its members at community and industry related meetings as directed. Other duties as defined. Draft and analyze proposed legislative and regulatory changes within the Legislative and Executive branches of the state government that impact hospitals and health systems. Assist with the formulation of appropriate state legislative, regulatory and policy positions for the Association. Assist with the preparation of briefing memoranda on legislative and regulatory initiatives. Assist with the preparation of position papers on the firm's state legislative and regulatory initiatives. Advocate on behalf of the firm hospital members with legislators, legislative staff, state agencies and outside entities, as needed, to promote the firm's advocacy agenda. Draft and analyze legislation. Monitor administrative rules and regulations. Present testimony before legislative committees. Organize Lobby Days for member engagement with legislators and/or Governor’s Office including working with government relations, policy and communications staff to develop “lobby day” kits; schedule legislative meetings, receptions and/or dinners. Organize events for legislators, the Governor or other key leaders to provide forums for the firm's advocacy messages. Assist the Government Relations and Communications staff in management of bills, hearing notices and schedules, preparation of documents for member briefings. Assist in the planning and coordinating of education and grassroots advocacy focused meetings with legislators and the firm. Assist with the management and direction of contract lobbyists. Other duties as defined. Should have graduate degree in related field, prefer Juris Doctorate with license to practice in the firm. Should have 5+ years legislative or executive branch experience in local or state government.

Company info

Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
222 South Riverside Plaza Suite 19
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Website : http://team-iha.org/