Director of Government Affairs, Biofuels

The American Soybean Association's (ASA) Government Affairs team in Washington D.C. is looking for a government affairs director to contribute to biofuels policy development and advocacy execution, collaborate across ASA functions and with state affiliates, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Under the direction of the director of government affairs for biofuels & infrastructure, this position will lead advocacy related to state and regional biofuels policy issues, primarily in non-soy growing regions, and provide support on advocacy related to federal biofuels issues.

ASA is a national trade association that advocates on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international trade issues. It is the collective voice of over 500,000 producers in 30 soybean-producing states represented through 26 state affiliates. ASA is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and its Government Affairs team is based in Washington, D.C.

What's in it for you:

• Salary that is commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, 401K plan with employer match, and flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.
• An opportunity to join an outstanding advocacy organization and work with, and for, U.S. soybean farmers.
• Satisfaction in knowing you make a difference for U.S. soybean farmers, who provide food, feed, fuel, and biobased products to consumers here at home and around the world.

What we need:

• Experience (5-7 years) working on legislative and regulatory matters and an understanding of biofuels policies.
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Political Science or related field.
• Strong communications skills, spoken, written, and listening skills.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Ability to learn and work independently and proactively, while accepting guidance from other team members.
• Can-do attitude.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Value-added mindset.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Position requires up to 25% travel.

A cover letter and resume are requested.

American Soybean Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.