Summary
Description
Job Title: Government Affairs Manager
Reports to: President & CEO
Job Type: Full-time, salary plus full benefits
Primary Duties
- Research of proposed or existing regulations or laws at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Track and monitor status of bills of interest to CRA.
- Conduct research around and recommend positions on issues affecting CRA.
- Assist the development of strategy to influence state and local lawmakers and regulators.
- Work with CRA government affairs team to advocate for the interests of CRA members.
- Organize meetings and/or testimony of members when directed.
- Represent CRA at meetings around the state as directed by President & CEO.
- Act as Chapter Liaison to the CRA Chapters around the state, which includes being their primary contact and assisting with coordination of meetings.
- Provide government affairs updates for CRA communications.
- Provide written and/or in person testimony before the Colorado Legislature, Local Governments, and rule-making bodies when directed.
- Answer member inquiries from “Info @” and “Firstcall” and assist members in navigating government agencies.
Other Duties
- Other duties as assigned by President & CEO.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or related degree.
- Thorough understanding of the food and beverage business.
- Understanding of legislative process at state, county, and local levels.
- Minimum 4 years work experience in state or local government or government affairs
- Effective listening, writing, and telephone skills.
- Ability to speak to large groups and testify at hearings.
- Ability to work unconventional hours as needed.
- Ability to travel around the state and occasionally out of state.
BENEFITS:
The CRA offers a competitive salary, PTO leave, health insurance, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401k, discretionary retirement contribution, long-term disability, life insurance, free parking, and $50/mo cell-phone reimbursement. The CRA currently has a 50/50 policy for working remotely (no less than 50% time in the office.)
COMPANY ENVIRONMENT:
The culture at the CRA is dynamic. Our team is passionate about the lobbying work that we do on behalf of our restaurant members.
ABOUT THE CRA:
Founded in 1933, the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) is the leading trade organization for the state's dynamic foodservice industry. Colorado's restaurant industry is a driving force of the state's economy. Our sole purpose is to protect restaurant businesses and to help them thrive. The CRA is run by restaurateurs, for restaurants.
