DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in the development of GFB policy.
• Conduct legislative meetings for county Farm Bureaus and outside groups.
• Assist county Farm Bureaus in their local legislative activities.
• Lobby elected officials on behalf of GFB.
• Research legislation and write GFB position papers.
• Research and compose testimony for volunteer members.
• Provide legislative information to membership through news articles, bulletins, etc.
• Assist with departmental meetings and events.
• Work with GFB Issue and Commodity Committees managed by the Department. 
• Generally, represent the organization in a positive way.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel and periodic overnight stays, occasionally out of state.
• Willingness to relocate residence to Bibb County or a surrounding county.
• Frequent travel by air, train, & automobile. 
• A valid Georgia Drivers' License is required at all times, and must be able to obtain other licenses or credentials that might be required for this job. 
• Frequent overnight travel to Atlanta, Georgia is expected, as well as to other locations on occasion, sometimes for a week at a time.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in agriculture, political science, or related field; farm, agri-business, or Farm Bureau experience helpful. 

• Should have a proven record of responsibility, good attendance, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills are required for this job. 
• Written skills include concise letter writing, news articles, position papers, and the ability to research legislative and legal documents.
• Verbal skills include the willingness and ability to frequently speak in public and lead meetings. 
• The job also requires the ability to discuss GFB’s position with legislators in a well-reasoned, non-confrontational way.
• Computer skills are required to make presentations, do research, and make reports.
• Organizational skills are necessary to plan events and coordinate activities of participants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The Governmental Affairs Specialist will spend many hours at the State Capitol.  The job demands long periods of standing, walking, negotiating stairs, carrying boxes of materials, etc.

EOE M/F/D/V AA

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