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Job Title: Director, Government Affairs  

Reports to: SVP, Government Affairs 

Position Summary

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) Government Affairs team is seeking a government affairs manager/director to lead a policy portfolio which includes environment, occupational health & safety, and facility security. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with the staff and TFI membership; particularly the members of the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Committee for which the person will serve as staff liaison. The position requires closely monitoring industry developments, needs, and challenges and seeking policy solutions where appropriate. The person holding this position will engage in policy efforts including participation in coalitions, drafting public comments and letters, and consistent engagement with lawmakers and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain congressional and agency relationships.
• Monitor portfolio-relevant congressional committees for legislative and related actions
• Participate as a team player of the Gov Affairs team; apprise the SVP, CEO and TFI members on matters of interest; make recommendations regarding participating in any proceedings, and lead in the development of TFI’s participation.
• Monitor the work of federal agencies relevant to the portfolio such as EPA, OSHA, and DHS.
• Address industry-related group meetings at the state and national level, as appropriate.
• Manage the TFI Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Committee and related workgroups and subcommittees of the committee.
• Serve as the Staff Liaison to the TFI-led Nitrate/Nitrite Coalition; strategy development & execution, external coalition management, consultant management.
• Serve as the TFI representative on select coalitions and outside committees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Congressional or regulatory experience, preferred 

• Experience in trade association, or advocacy fields, preferred 

• Agriculture and/or environment policy experience, preferred 

• Engaging communicator 

• Ability to work in a bipartisan manner across congressional committees, administrative agencies, and stakeholder coalitions 

• Self-starter 

• Dynamic, collaborative team-player 

• Positive example of TFI’s Culture & Values: Member-Focus, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect 

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. TFI offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to: employer-paid health/dental insurance, term life insurance, 401k matching and discretionary, flexible work environment, parking/metro benefit, monthly cell phone service stipend, paid-time off, and parental leave.

About TFI

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is the leading voice of the fertilizer industry, acting as an advocate for fair regulation and legislation, a consistent source for trusted information and data, a networking agent, and a supporter of industry initiatives in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Our mission and vision - A world without hunger: Ensuring food production and security for a thriving tomorrow. We seek to empower the fertilizer industry to nourish our world.

To apply

Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter via email to Jennifer Proctor at jproctor@communicationstrategies.net. Please include “TFI Government Affairs” in the subject line.

About The Fertilizer Institute

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is a trade association representing the fertilizer industry; headquartered in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. With over 200 members across the globe, TFI serves the entire fertilizer supply chain; importers, producers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and equipment & service providers. Fertilizer in the United States is more than a $130 billion industry that encompasses nearly 500,000 jobs.

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