Government Affairs Coordinator

Job Description
The Government Affairs Coordinator will play a key role in shaping, managing, and implementing the company's legislative and policy strategies. This role involves engaging with public officials, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to advocate for and protect Jack Link’s interests. The position will also monitor, research, and analyze relevant legislative and regulatory developments that could impact the company and its customers and consumers.
While the scope of this role includes both state and federal government activities, the primary focus will be on federal-level matters, including USDA regulatory activity.
This position is based in Minneapolis, with occasional domestic travel required.
DIRECT REPORTS – None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Builds and maintains positive relationships with federal and state legislators, regulators, agency officials, and staff, including coordinating and attending meetings with these entities
20%
Builds and maintains positive relationships with industry and trade organizations and collaborates with industry advocates, including supporting company leadership in these organizations as needed
20%
Monitors, analyzes, and reports upon federal and state political, legislative, and regulatory developments that could impact Jack Link’s and its customers and consumers
20%
Coordinates government affairs initiatives and efforts with sustainability, regulatory compliance, and import/export functions within the company
10%
Monitors and identifies grants and funding opportunities for which the company may be eligible and play key role in grant application process
10%
Assists senior management with strategic planning for known and potential political, legislative, and regulatory activities related to the business and industry
10%
Introduces legislative and public policy changes that support company operations
5%
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
5%