State Advocacy Manager

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

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RMEF is a wildlife conservation organization with a mission of ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Founded in 1984 with an international headquarters in Montana, it advances its mission with a programmatic focus on land conservation and access, habitat stewardship, wildlife management and advocacy on behalf of elk, conservation and hunting.

51 - 200 employees

📋 Description

• Coordinate state contract lobbyists, track and evaluate state legislation • Engage with state wildlife commissions, conduct advocacy and lobby to advance RMEF’s mission • Monitor, analyze, and report on state legislation relevant to RMEF’s mission • Manage relationships with state contract lobbyists, including oversight of contracts, deliverables, and performance • Track and engage with state wildlife commissions and related regulatory bodies • Serve as a central advocate for RMEF at the state level • Identify opportunities to expand RMEF’s advocacy footprint in priority states • Collaborate with the Director of Government Affairs to develop long-term strategies and policy goals

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, wildlife, or related field • Five years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, communications or public policy, preferably at the state level • Experience working with wildlife commissions or natural resource agencies

🏖️ Benefits

• Extensive travel required (estimated at 25-40%) including weekends • Hours beyond the normal workweek will be required