What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Policy & Government Affairs position at International Foodservice Distributors Association?
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to advance IFDA policy and advocacy priorities on supply chain issues, primarily in the areas of food safety and transportation
- Engage with Congress and federal agencies on defined issues to support and protect IFDA members’ interests
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key lawmakers, congressional and committee staff, federal agency officials, and representatives of allied trade associations
- Assist in planning and executing IFDA’s Fly-In program, including helping to develop the agenda, securing speakers, preparing materials, and working with external firms to coordinate IFDA member meetings with key lawmakers and staff
- Assist in planning and executing IFDA’s Fly-Out program, including preparing briefing materials and participating in IFDA member facility tours with key lawmakers
- Draft presentations, issue summaries, fact sheets, letters, and talking points in support of IFDA’s policy and advocacy priorities