Director, Government Relations Job at Illinois Association of School Boards, Springfield, IL

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  • Illinois Association of School Boards
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Salary Range $70,000 to $99,000

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is seeking applicants for a full-time director in the Governmental Relations DepartmentatIASBsSpringfield office. This position reports to the Associate Executive Director, Governmental Relations.

Position Summary:The Director of Governmental Relationsis responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Associations statewide advocacy strategy; develops and fosters positive relationships with members of the Illinois General Assembly, school boardmembers,and administrators; acts in concert with theGovernmental Relationsteam as a liaison to the Illinois State Board of Education;providessupport to the IASB Resolutions Committee; communicates Association member positions, concerns,and potential solutions to the Illinois General Assembly, U.S. Congress,and state and federal regulatory agencies; encourages and facilitates school board involvement in all aspects of the legislative process; provides necessaryinformationto give full understanding of proposed legislation and its impact on local school boards,and provides staff support for Association programs and activities as directed.

Education and or Experience Requirements:The Director of Governmental Relationspositionrequires a graduate or undergraduate degree in Political Science, Communications, or related field;andbroad understanding of the legislative process in Illinoisand the United States Congress.Previousexperience working as a lobbyist, legislative staff person, or otherpositionrelated to legislative or political involvementis preferred. Knowledge of theIllinoispublic education system is desirable.

The employee must have a valid Illinois drivers license and a vehicle; mileage and reasonable travel reimbursement will be provided.

This position requires the employee to be able to lift, move, and safely handle boxes and materials up to 25 pounds; repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and to be able to see, hear, and speak as necessary to perform the functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

IASB staff are committed to a workplace that honors and promotes a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment; respectfully recognizes individualexpertise, contributions, and fosters growth; and has open and deliberate collaboration and communication across all departments and offices.

The position offers an annual salary of $70,000 $99,000, with a generous benefits package that includes holidays,vacationand sick time, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement benefits. The position will be Hybrid Work eligible.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area

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