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Summary/Objective

The Assistant Manager of Government Relations raises awareness with regulatory agencies and legislative bodies about matters affecting the payroll professional on behalf of the American Payroll Association (APA) and its affiliated companies.  The successful candidate reviews and analyses legislation, educates policymakers, and creates content for publication for print and digital distribution.  The Assistant Manager of Government Relations works in a relationship-building and political-facing environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works with members to reach out to government leaders to advance APA’s positions and recommendations.
• Creates, edits, and updates content for print or digital publication.
• Conducts research, studies, and monitors proposed legislation and regulations that affect payroll professionals. 
• Identifies and interacts with appropriate persons, groups, and public officials.
• Speaks to individuals or groups on policy issues.
• Conducts media interviews and makes public appearances to support APA’s goals and objectives; assists with development of press releases.
• Assists in the coordination of educational topics, speakers, and related marketing efforts, as assigned.
• Implements outreach strategies to build and enhance member engagement.
• Serves as a liaison between Government Relations Task Force, members, and legislative representatives.
• Maintains knowledge on professional and industry trends.
• Assists in the development of division strategies.

• Knowledge of government relations principles and practices.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory processes and procedures.
• Basic PowerPoint, Word, and Excel proficiency.
• Skilled at building, establishing, and cultivating relationships.
• Ability to translate, articulate and formulate content from legislative and regulatory developments.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, or extended hours.
• Ability to travel.