Director, State Government Relations – Western Region

. Develop, implement, and manage legislative and political strategies at state and local levels .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and manage legislative and political strategies at state and local levels
Represent the association on state legislative and regulatory policy and political matters
Report to the Vice President of Government Relations
Co-lead the State Affairs Committee, including strategy development, budgeting, member coordination, and coordination with RISE State Affairs staff
Manage state and local issues affecting the pesticide industry within the assigned geographic area
Monitor, review, and analyze relevant state legislation and identify emerging policy issues
Develop legislative strategies and pursue successful outcomes
Communicate actions, strategies, and threats to CLA staff, leadership, and members
Represent the organization with state and local government officials and policymakers
Coordinate legislative strategy support across communications, legal, science, and regulatory functions
Oversee contract lobbyists and consultants, including lobbying, reporting, and ethics compliance
Build relationships with state legislative, regulatory, and political organizations
Create and deliver correspondence, presentations, testimony, policy positions, talking points, toolkits, grassroots alerts, briefings, reports, and backgrounders
Support State Affairs Committee meeting preparation, management, follow-up, staff coordination, and member needs
Perform other duties assigned by the Vice President

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in political science, communications, public relations, agriculture, environmental science, or a similar field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related position
Prior work experience in state government relations required
Ability to produce effective writing, including distilling complex or technical information into concise and influential communications
Excellent organizational, issues management, and analytic skills
Proactive, self-directed approach
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with association members, allies, policymakers, lobbyists, coalitions, grassroots stakeholders, and teammates
Skilled and influential speaker and writer
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with legislators and staff, allied organizations, association members, and other industry leaders
Ability and motivation to learn technical and other knowledge about the pesticide industry
Flexibility, sound judgment, discretion, and political acumen
Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure and in complex situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, legislative bill tracking tools, and social media
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

Comp & perks