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SalaryRILA is growing! (Apply here - https://app.builtforteams.com/rila/jobs/fd75441a)
At Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), we convene top retail executives and decision-makers, advocate for the retail industry, and promote compliance, operational excellence, and innovation. Our aim is bold but simple: to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.
We are a dynamic, collaborative, team-oriented trade association located in Washington, DC. Our employees have a passion for customer service and supporting our members and each other, and we are adding to the team! We are looking for a Manager/Senior Manager, Retail Compliance & Regulatory Affairsinterested in elevating our advocacy efforts, organizational offerings, and member service, education, and resources.
This is not just a job, but a professional journey. We are looking for a candidate that has the right foundation of skills and experience and an eagerness to learn and be part of a dynamic and talented team.
What we are looking for:
At RILA, who you are and what you bring to the workplace are as important as what you can do. Our culture is built to support those that are:
- Driven
- Curious
- Honest
- Compassionate
- Open-minded
- Patient
- Determined
- Accountable
- Kind
- Fun
That said, skills do matter because our members, partners, and team deserve the best. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about the retail industry and has:
- An interest in regulatory advocacy and ethics and compliance topics, excellent research, writing and oral communication skills
- A positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
- Client/customer/constituent service experience
In addition, our ideal candidate is:
- A self-starter
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously without compromising high quality work
- Detail-oriented
- Collaborative and works well with internal colleagues, members and outside partners
- Comfortable adapting to continuous change within the fast-paced retail industry.
A preview of position responsibilities:
- Support RILA’s Compliance Council (comprised of retail chief ethics and compliance officers), including helping to plan and execute member calls/webinars/in-person events including agenda and educational session planning and drafting member communications and mailings.
- Manage the Retail Compliance Center (RCC) under the guidance of the EVP & Deputy General Counsel, including:
- Assist with transition/expansion of RCC from current focus on environmental and sustainability topics to serve as a broader Retail Compliance resource on a range of topics (e.g., trade, privacy, labor, consumer protection, corporate compliance and ESG);
- Serve as publisher of monthly RCC e-newsletter, including coordinating across RILA teams to gather items of interest and drafting newsletter;
- Provide creative and strategic vision to drive engagement and enhance RCC content and maintain all RCC resources and content, including working with the Creative team to update website information;
- Coordinate with any outside consultants/contractors responsible for preparing contracted resources;
- Lead RCC-related marketing efforts, including blog posts, LinkedIn, webinar promotion; and
- Work with the business development team to deepen engagement with current and prospective strategic partners and sponsors.
- Assists with drafting regulatory advocacy comments, blog posts, and other written work products.
- Support member educational programming and materials related to retail cross-functional topics to include webinars, conference calls, and workshops.
- Research and provide subject matter expertise for communications, calls and in-person meetings, and answer questions on member issues.
- Support RILA member in-person events (anticipate travel to up to 2 to 3 events annually) and the Retail Law Conference, including assisting with pre-meeting needs (marketing, registration, etc.) and onsite support as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by EVP & Deputy General Counsel.
What you will get from us:
At RILA, you will find humans, real people. We make mistakes and don't know it all. We do our best to learn and grow each day, driven by a passion for building leaders and cultivating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We promise that the work you do will matter and will have an impact on the vast retail industry and the communities our retailers serve. You will have an opportunity to grow professionally and develop new skills and we will challenge and support you in your professional journey. Consider becoming part of the RILA team - check out some RILA reviews here!
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum Requirements: College degree and 3 years of work experience required.
- Added Plus: Previous experience working at a federal or state agency, legislative office, trade association, public policy group, law firm or in-house compliance team is a plus but not required.
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 starting annual salary, dependent on experience.
Benefits:
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage (FSA/HSA, mental wellness options available).
- Employer sponsored Life Insurance, STD and LTD Coverage.
- 401 (K) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
- Flexible Paid Time Off + 12 Federal holiday closures.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Team outings/gatherings.
- Flexibility.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must submit resume and short statement of interest through our recruiting poral LINKED BELOW to be considered. Thanks!
https://app.builtforteams.com/rila/jobs/fd75441a
https://app.builtforteams.com/rila/jobs/fd75441a
