Job Title
Legislative Affairs Manager
Company/Organization
Cascade Bicycle Club
Job Description
The Legislative Affairs Manager informs, develops and implements Cascade’s state advocacy efforts. The Legislative Affairs Manager is expected to influence major non-motorized policy and funding decisions at state legislative and agency levels. The Manager will serve as the main voice of Cascade in Olympia. Ideally, the Manager will spend several nights a week in Olympia during session.
The Manager will have expertise in legislative policy and strategy and use that expertise to mobilize others to support bicycle friendly policies, infrastructure and funding decisions. Some local, regional and federal advocacy work is also included, as is electoral work.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the development of an annual legislative agenda and work plan and lead the implementation of that plan.
Lead lobbying activities in Olympia during the legislative session and relationship-building during the interim.
Serve as Cascade’s lead liaison with the Washington Transportation Commission and WSDOT.
Build relationships with stakeholders including elected officials, candidates, community groups, business leaders and donors.
Assist with Cascade’s political endorsement process.
Lead the development and writing of Cascade’s legislative scorecard.
Coordinate Cascade’s advocacy efforts in Bellevue and Kirkland.
Work with external partners and the Cascade team to run activism campaigns at the local, regional and state level.
Collaborate on communications, messaging and media, including acting as an organizational spokesperson as appropriate.
Skills and Experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials, governmental agencies, businesses, community leaders, community organizations, etc. to achieve results.
Experience working with the Washington State legislature, WSDOT and the Washington Transportation Commission.
Strong skills in writing and delivering testimony, writing floor sheets, tracking bills and committee work.
Extensive knowledge of transportation policy, non-motorized preferred or related field.
Ability to quickly analyze and understand budgets and bill language.
In-depth knowledge and insights regarding Washington State politics and/or national transportation policies (prefer both).
Experience and proven leadership in developing and executing legislative campaigns.
Excellent organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
Experience with electoral and nonprofit advocacy campaign strategies, tactics and legal restrictions.
Commitment to bicycle advocacy and non-motorized transportation.
Proficient in online communications and new media tools.
Ability to travel and maintain a full-time presence (including evenings) in Olympia during legislative session.
Employment Specifics
Full-time, salaried position with some evening and weekend work required, especially during legislative session.
Living in Olympia during the legislative session is highly desirable (subsidized by Cascade for non-Olympia residents). Living in or regular travel to Seattle outside of the session is required.
Reports to and is supervised by the Director of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs.
Six-month probationary performance review by supervisor.
Annual performance reviews at hire date.
Monetary compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits package.
About Cascade
Founded in 1970, Cascade Bicycle Club is a 15,000+ member nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to creating better communities through bicycling. Cascade envisions a community of people who bicycle, where bicycling is normal, safe and convenient for everyone. Cascade is directed by an elected volunteer board and operates with 34 paid staff and thousands of volunteers. For more information, visit www.cascade.org. Cascade Bicycle Club is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a relevant writing sample (no more than four pages long) all in a single PDF document to resume@cascadebicycleclub.org. Please mention how you heard about the position.
Applications are due August 12, 2013.
