Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: State & Local Liaison - West Region

Hours: Full-time M-F; regularly requires long hours and weekend work

Location: Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX preferred; other remote locations in the U.S. considered

Department: Government Affairs

Who We Are

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

Summary

The incumbent will work on governmental relations matters for SCI on matters involving state laws and regulations related to hunting within the U.S., within the Western region of the U.S. This position routinely handles highly sensitive, confidential, legal information. The environment is fast paced and constantly changing. Incumbents are called upon to be resourceful problem solvers, resolve conflicting priorities, and maintain professional decorum. The position routinely interacts with Boards, committees, national and international agencies. Knowledge base must include bylaws, state, federal and international laws relating to hunting and wildlife conservation.

All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission, and be passionate about hunter’s rights.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze and recommend positions on legislation and regulations that affect the interest of SCI and its membership;
• Coordinate grassroots mobilization efforts and other local efforts, as required by the circumstances of the legislation or regulations;
• Educate legislators and their staff members on SCI’s position on hunting and sportsmen’s issues;
• Provide support for SCI’s Governmental Affairs Committee, in coordination with the Federal Liaison;
• Develop and execute overall strategy and message development in conjunction with EVP, external consultants, and SCI leadership at all levels;
• Must represent SCI to its membership and public officials in a responsible and professional manner and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations;
• Coordinate with hunting community partners to advance SCI’s legislative agenda and involvement in political races.
• Draft legislative and political communications to membership and public officials as needed.
• Prepare both oral and written reports and analyses on legislative and political matters to the Director and communicate with SCI Executive Board and Board of Directors on said matters as necessary.
• Work with other SCI structures, such as Chapter Services, Regional Representative volunteers, Communications.
• Assist in the writing of legislative policy memos, briefings for senior leadership, briefings for meetings and white papers as needed.
• Assist in communications and Federal affairs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Travel

This position requires significant travel within the region of the United States for which the position is responsible. Some travel is likely to be on weekends. Travel includes trips to SCI’s offices for training and interaction with coworkers, presence at SCI’s Annual Hunters’ Convention, travel to state legislatures and to SCI Chapter meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and two to four years' related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and oral, attention to detail, organizational skills and exceptional customer service.
• Preference for existing relationships within the sportsmen’s community, particularly within SCI and its chapter system.
• Preference for current or previous legislative or lobbying experience at the state level.
• Preference for candidate with current or recent active participation in sport hunting within the U.S.

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