State Director

Job Summary

A company is looking for a State Director for their State Affairs Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a plan to carry out policy and legislative initiatives
• Advance legislative priorities through lobbying, coalition building, and grassroots outreach
• Strengthen enforcement of animal protection laws and increase public awareness of priority issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Communications/Media, or related field
• Minimum of five years of progressive work experience in animal protection/advocacy or related field
• Legislative/lobbying experience strongly preferred
• Volunteer management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of the animal welfare movement and legislative process