Government Affairs Coordinator

Overview
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Responsibilities
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is offering an opportunity to join our Grassroots unit as a Government Affairs Coordinator within our Law Department. The Grassroots function educates associates (agents and employees) on the legislative process, fosters relationships between associates and their State and Federal legislators, and leads voluntary associate engagement on public policy issues that are important to State Farm, our customers, and associates. The Grassroots function collaborates closely with State Counsel, Federal Affairs, and the Public Policy Resource Group within the Law Department. This position will focus on grassroots education and engagement for the states of Arizona and Nevada. Key responsibilities of an individual in this role include:

• Establishes strategies and implements tactics to develop, maintain, and enhance associate relationships with elected officials
• Mobilizes key relationships as directed
• Coordinates activities, projects, and programs associated with state and federal issues on behalf of State Farm
• Educates State Farm associates and others as appropriate on pertinent public policy issues and grassroots involvement
• Works collaboratively with state/federal counsel, corporate law peers, and enterprise partners
• Interacts with and serves as a resource to State Farm associates and when appropriate elected officials
• Coordinates legislative/public policy events in assigned territory
• Uses knowledge of various communication strategies and channels to advance public policy objectives

The selected candidate will be located in State Farm's Arizona Hub in Tempe, AZ. This position may involve traveling to company facilities, conferences, or other meetings via commercial transportation or driving a motor vehicle.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred
• Understanding of the legislative process, both state and federal
• Experience in legislative affairs, Government Affairs, legislative grassroots advocacy, or other similar work
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a changing and fast pace environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity