Government Relations Manager

Job Description:

The Government Relations Manager serves as MSTA lobbyist, working with the Education Policy Director to manage the development and execution of education policy as outlined in MSTA Resolutions and/or the MSTA Board of Directors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Department Responsibilities

• Legislative Lobbying:
  • Must be available daily in Jefferson City during the legislative session (January through May).
  • Meet with members of the General Assembly to advocate for MSTA’s position on education issues as outlined by Adopted Resolutions and actions of the Board of Directors and as directed by the Education Policy Director and the MSTA Executive Director.
  • Reviews proposed legislation and suggests changes as indicated. Prepare testimony on bills heard before House and Senate Committees
  • Monitor calendars for House and Senate and prepare for tracked bills to be debated
  • Communicate with legislators on education issues including helping with constitute issues.
  • Communicate with MSTA on issues members have concerning legislative topics
  • Attend regional legislative functions
  • Prepare materials and host regional capitol visits for MSTA members
  • Interact with media in coordination with the MSTA Communication Director
• State Agency Lobbying:
  • Attends agency, board and commission meetings as directed.
  • Reviews proposed rules and regulations as directed and suggests changes as indicated
  • Works to develop productive relationships with appointed board members and agency staff
• Political Action/elections:

o Assist in evaluating candidates on both education related voting record and completed surveys.

• Provide assistance in developing a budget for each election cycle
• Work with MSTA Education Policy Director on independent expenditures made for each election cycle
• Attend Impact Committee meetings as directed by Education Policy Director.
• Education Policy Development:
  • Work with MSTA to maintain and develop MSTA Adopted resolutions
  • Proactively suggest important ideas for the committee to consider
  • Provide background information for committee use at MSTA Open Hearings
  • Assist with the development of the MSTA Legislative Priorities

Other Responsibilities

• Attends meetings as requested by the Education Policy Director
• Follows all regulations as established by the Missouri Ethics Commission as it relates to registered lobbyists and political action committees.
• Uses time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to MSTA policies, procedures, and core values.
• May spend substantial time out of MSTA’s offices on official MSTA business as well as other activities as required.
• Work with the Education Policy Director to get information to members in a timely way.
• Cooperates with all MSTA staff and encourages them to effectively serve association members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.