Description:

Do you enjoy the legislative process and research? Want to influence lobbyists and help shape public policy? If so, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Government Affairs Relationship Manager to join our team at the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)! As the Relationship Manager, you will advocate for the recognition of certified and registered technologists- and the allowance to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Government and Legislative Affairs

• Promote legislative efforts that are beneficial to ARRT and collaborate with other organizations to earn the backing of government officials and the public.

• Stay current on existing and proposed legislation, meeting with coalition members, ARRT Government Affairs team members, and lobbyists to support upcoming and ongoing initiatives.

• Assist with selecting lobbyists, public affairs, and lobbying firms, and other participants to advance ARRT's efforts.

• Assist with the annual evaluation process of external services (e.g., lobbyist, public relations firms).

• Assist with updating initiative tracking logs used for updating management and the Board of Trustees.

• Coordinate responses to legislative inquiries, reviews, and edits of legislative correspondence.

• Coordinate communication with legislative support and ARRT Government Affairs.

• Assist with monitoring active initiatives (e.g., committee schedules, agendas, meetings, hearings).

• Identify needs for legislative training and develop, schedule, and assist with conducting that training for ARRT employees and Trustees as needed.

• Prepare and review report summaries of meetings.

• Participate in development to learn industry standards and ARRT requirements.

• Participate in ARRT internal committees or projects.

• Participate in professional development activities to support professional growth.

• Other duties as assigned or modified as business needs dictate.

• Minimal travel is required; less than 20%.

 

State Contracts

• Serve as the coordinator of state entity contracts/agreements.

*Renewing of current contracts/agreements

*Coordinate the implementation of new contracts/agreements.

*Work with legal counsel and update agreements based on BOT decisions.

*Work with business operations to complete additional tasks (e.g., Cert. of Authority, Cert. of Good Standing, Cert. of Insurance) necessary to do business with individual states.

• Monitor State Agency Email Inbox and respond to State contacts.

• Support the State Agency call queue to serve as the primary contact for State entity questions and requests.

• Work with Initial Certification staff regarding state candidate issues as needed.

• Serves as primary administrator to maintain the State Entity SharePoint site including contact lists and agreement management and archiving.

• Responsible for communicating changes to discipline/examination documents to state entities meeting agreed upon timelines.

*Work with Education Requirements and Examination Requirements and Psychometrics (ER&P) to determine language and content to be communicated.

*Coordinate communications with changes made to the state.arrt.org and arrt.org.

• Monitor for industry and state changes that could impact state candidates or agreements between ARRT and state entities.

• Support ARRT departments to develop Board memos and communications.

• Perform other duties as assigned or modified as business needs dictate.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, political science, or related experience in government affairs jobs.

• Two plus years of relevant experience such as research, public policy, or advocacy.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in legislative research and report writing.

• Project management skills.

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience, such as research, public policy, and/or advocacy.

• General knowledge of government advocacy.

 

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly to a range of audiences, particularly non-expert audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability.

• Previous work experience with the Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track, and complete multiple tasks, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Skill in policy analysis and research.

• Skill in compiling, evaluating, and presenting legislative information.

• Ability to analyze issues, work under pressure, meet close deadlines, and communicate effectively.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Ability to work independently under general supervision and manage own time effectively.

• Desire to pursue, develop, and maintain external relationships that benefit ARRT and its programs.

 

Review a full Job Description which includes additional information including physical demands. This fulltime position is considered hybrid with occasional on-site office requirements. Local Minneapolis/St. Paul metro candidates only. We are located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

 

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is the world's largest organization offering credentials in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. We certify and register technologists in a range of disciplines by overseeing and administering education, ethics, and examination requirements. Visit www.arrt.org for more information and for details on our robust Benefits Package.

 

Please contact your recruiter or email human-resources@arrt.org with any questions or requests for reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

 

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