Job Title: Director State Governmental Affairs
Location: Jackson/One Energy Plaza
Functional Area: Government & Regulatory Affairs
Requisition #: 50966953
Employment Level: Senior Management / Director
Apply By: 05/17/2016
Department Summary
The Corporate Political Affairs Director requires excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to ensure
the company executes a world-class political engagement strategy. It is imperative for the Corporate Political Affairs
Director develop and maintain effective and trusted working relationships with a broad cross section of company
personnel, but also with policymakers, party organizations, PAC leaders, and strategic organizations and stakeholders.
He or she must have a deep understanding of political dynamics and processes, and have the ability to work with minimal
daily
supervision and be attentive to ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct, lobbying and financial
compliance obligations.
Job Description/Responsibilities
In collaboration with Federal and State Governmental Affairs, oversee and manage the company's political engagement
strategy including the Employees for Better Government political action committee, grassroots, and other corporate
political activities.
Ensure compliance of all corporate political activities with all applicable laws, rules and internal corporate policies.
In collaboration with Federal, State and Public Affairs develop and execute a strategy to strengthen relationships with
past, current and future community, state and federal leaders, including regional events and other engagement and
relationship building opportunities.
Lead coordination for high-profile corporate sponsorships with a political engagement focus such as political
conventions, policy conferences, and other state, regional and local events.
Provide project management for corporate strategic advocacy campaigns and initiatives.
Manage contracts and utilize a data-driven approach to support the company's political and advocacy objectives.
Support State Governmental Affairs Executive Director with state advocacy efforts on assigned public policy matters and
representation with strategic trade associations and organizations.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum four year degree and at least three years of relevant work experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience in the Michigan politics.
PAC or other political fundraising experience.
Prior experience with issue, public awareness, or candidate campaigns.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applicable laws and rules associated with corporate political activities.
Extensive knowledge and experience with grassroots advocacy preferred.
Highly effective communications skills and ability to relate effectively with internal and external constituents.
Excellent organizational skills and able to function with multiple tasks under deadline.
Proven ability to do multi-year political strategic planning on key issues. Impeccable ethics and a high level of integrity.
Overview
The General Management Job Family is utilized throughout the Company. This job family includes all levels of
supervision from first level supervisor of nonexempt employees to Company Officers. Under general supervision,
performs full-performance
professional work planning, organizing, and directing the operation of a business function. Responsible for management,
budget, services, staffing, and all other business activities required to fulfill the goals and objectives of the organizational
unit. Has latitude to vary methods and procedures within parameters to achieve desired results. Performs related duties
as required.
Nature of Work
At the lowest level in this job family, the work performed may tend to be moderately complex in nature where the work
responsibilities can be proficiently performed after a moderate period of time. At the highest levels in this job family the
work performed will tend to be of a very complex nature involving knowledge of various functional/specialized disciplines
where the work responsibilities can only be proficiently performed after a relatively long experience-related time and often
requires a specialized or advanced degree. The work environment often includes dealing with risk and limiting exposure.
Leadership, management, facilitation and interaction with senior management will be markedly increased at the mid -
highest levels of this job family while the need for direction and supervision will be markedly decreased. While problem
solving and analysis will likely be required at all levels, recommendation and implementation becomes the n... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
