Director, Government Relations

Advocate before the executive and legislative branches of the federal government on behalf of the convenience store industry.Advocating on behalf of the industry before the federal government, including Congress and the administration, devising and executing legislative and regulatory strategies, working on and in conjunction with communications strategies to advance a policy agenda, keeping association members informed on NACS policy advocacy, representing the industry in coalitions, participating in NACS events, including the NACS Show, NACS In Store, and other events as assigned.Experience with the legislative process and related advocacy, experience with executive branch policy processes, strong relationships with legislators and congressional and executive branch staff, experience balancing perspectives and working with people who have different views, available for moderate travel, highly effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, self-motivated and able to work independently, positive cultural fit: team player and person of integrity.