What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of State & Local Government Affairs position at AAHOA?
Director, State & Local Government Affairs
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AAHOA is a trade association serving the needs of hotel owners across the United States. We’re looking for a strategic thinking, driven, solution-oriented self-starter to join our fast-paced environment. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people and give them opportunities to grow and succeed. Join us, and you’ll be part of a fun, small team that accomplishes big things. It’s a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-things-done atmosphere where the work you do daily impacts thousands of people and helps them excel in their field.
AAHOA is the voice of owners in the hospitality industry and the largest hotel owners association in the nation. Founded in 1989, AAHOA is one of the fastest-growing organizations in the industry, with nearly 20,000 members owning 60% of the hotels in the United States. With billions of dollars in property assets and more than 1.1M employees, AAHOA Members are core economic contributors in virtually every community. AAHOA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of its members by inspiring excellence through programs and initiatives in advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, and community involvement.
As a key member of the AAHOA Advocacy / Government Affairs Team, the State & Local Government Affairs Director reports to the Senior Director of Government Affairs and works on a government affairs team of three professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent AAHOA and its policy positions to stakeholders in key states around the country, including policymakers and influencers, relevant state professional societies, trade associations, and other organizations
- Lead day-to-day external partner relationships and coordinate with AAHOA’s Government Affairs Team on priorities
- Monitor key public policy opportunities and risks for the association and its members, alerting internal stakeholders about them and assisting the Senior Director of Government Affairs with corresponding actions
- Analyze and interpret legislation and rulemakings that would have an impact on the hospitality industry and AAHOA Members
- Track development of state and local legislation and regulations of interest to AAHOA Members
- Exude a reputation for ethical conduct and commitment to ethical behavior
- Maintain an understanding of state and local regulatory requirements regarding lobbying, fundraising, and political contributions
- Develop public affairs and policy-oriented messaging and materials for education of and engagement with key stakeholders
- Monitor and evaluate political, legislative, and regulatory developments relevant for AAHOA and effectively communicating them to internal and external audiences
- Follow key trends in the political, media, hospitality, and economic landscape, monitoring for coverage or major developments that impact AAHOA, its competitors, and the larger business environment
- Draft, edit, review, and revise strategic and project-specific messaging and materials (briefing documents, talking points, FAQs, etc.)
- Organize and execute activities and events to advance AAHOA’s state government affairs strategies
- Establish, engage, and manage professional contacts and networks
- Attend internal and external meetings, conferences
- Build internal relationships with cross-functional colleagues in areas such as marketing, finance, franchise relations, events, etc., as to drive and maintain alignment between Government Affairs and other association functions
Qualifications
Application Process :
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a personalized cover letter to jobs@aahoa.com.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits :Schedule :
Work Location : In person
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Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
