About the Role
Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a State Director, Wisconsin for the State Affairs department. This is a full-time remote position operating from a home office in Wisconsin, under the supervision of the Regional Director. The primary responsibility is to develop and execute state-specific strategies to advance the organization's legislative and programmatic goals.
The general salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training, and education.
Responsibilities
- Advance public policy priorities through direct lobbying and by influencing and building relationships with agency officials, lawmakers, executives, and staff.
- Manage and direct policy reform through each stage of the process.
- Build and engage a diverse coalition of stakeholders to support the organization's strategic plan and public policy goals in Wisconsin.
- Develop and implement state-specific strategies, including passing public policy, defending against efforts to weaken animal protection laws, and addressing priority issues within Wisconsin.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the organization with government officials, key stakeholders, and the media, seeking out media opportunities to advance public policy goals and increase awareness.
- Comply with internal, local, and statewide lobbying regulations, manage the state's budget, and maintain social media sites with information regarding organizational priorities.
- Collaborate with organizational experts to provide guidance, training, and support for local investigators and enforcement officials, offering hands-on assistance when appropriate.
- Occasionally work with the Humane World Action Fund to carry out State PAC work or political activity.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government/Public Affairs, Communications/Media, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in animal protection/advocacy or other related fields.
- Legislative/lobbying experience strongly preferred.
- Volunteer management experience preferred.
- Grassroots advocacy and political campaigning experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of and interest in the animal welfare movement preferred.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and political process, particularly at the state level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with flexibility regarding workload and assignments.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across various political, cultural, and socioeconomic spectrums; uphold organizational values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to analyze and manage problems in advancing legislative strategy and provide effective solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable learning new technological platforms.
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by delivering quality and timely outcomes.
- Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
Work Environment
This is a full-time remote position based from a home office in the state of Wisconsin. Candidates must live within a one-hour commute of Madison. Extensive travel across the state with occasional travel out of state is required.
Humane World for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status, or protected veteran status. EOE.