9/21/2023

Departmental Assistant – Legislative Programs

Qualifications:	EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related field. Previous work experience in an administrative services role is preferred. Previous work experience related to public policy is preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze, compile and condense information. Comfortable working with members, legislators/legislative staff, and agency officials. Knowledge of state and federal regulatory and legislative processes preferred. Ability to operate a personal computer proficiently. A willingness and availability for occasional evening and overnight travel.
Salary Info:	Exact starting salary determined by experience.
Summary:	Works with the legislative team at Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) by assisting with policy development, regulatory advocacy and lobbying activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs administrative duties including taking meeting minutes, sending correspondence, handling phone inquiries, keeping itineraries, processing expense vouchers, etc. Conducts research and helps prepare testimony to be delivered at legislative committee hearings and regulatory agency hearings/meetings. Assists in the formulation of comment letters to regulatory agencies. Organizes policy development process including corresponding with the State Resolutions Committee members and annually updating the MOFB policy book. Coordinates weekly member visits to the capitol during state legislative session. Assists with legislative and regulatory tracking and prepares status reports on bills/rulemakings being monitored. Corresponds with American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and MOFB staff as needed. Coordinates various activities and travel arrangements, along with organizing meetings and meal functions. Coordinates Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) and Federal Ethics Commission (FEC) lobbying reports, tracks lobbying activities and contributions for filing quarterly and semi-annual disclosure reports. Assists with legislative action alerts in coordination with the legislative team. Assists with planning and overseeing the annual legislative trip to Washington D.C. Provides excellent customer service to all external and internal customers and maintains a good working relationship with field and home office personnel. Assists members as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
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