About Us
We are Professional Assist Corporation (PAC), a professional membership organization consisting of four associations: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP), Associated Hair Professionals (AHP), and Associated Nail Professionals (ANP). We help our members, professionals in these four fields, build successful careers and businesses by providing liability insurance coverage, continuing education, industry magazines, business and marketing tools, legislative advocacy, and more. We're dedicated to helping our members build and maintain successful practices, and our business philosophy is summed up by our motto: expectmore.
We have a staff of approximately 60 talented, dedicated employees who collaborate to support our members, as well as a supportive, empowering company culture. We invest in people and resources to produce benefits that meet and exceed individual and professional expectations.
PAC is situated in the foothills west of Golden, Colorado, in the Genesee area. We have a beautiful view of the spectacular Colorado high country. We embrace a hybrid work environment. We work at the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and we offer employees the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Job Mission
PAC is seeking a Government Relations Associate to help our Government Relations Department serve our four membership associations: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, Associated Skin Care Professionals, Associated Hair Professionals, and Associated Nail Professionals.The associate supports our associations' legislative, regulatory, and public policy initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels.
Working closely with the Government Relations Director, the associate monitors legislative and regulatory developments, conducts policy research and analysis, coordinates grassroots and member communications activities, and helps implement the director's strategies to advance the organization's policy priorities.
This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Director of Government Relations and has no direct reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring
- Monitor and track proposed legislation, regulations, executive actions, and other governmental developments at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Research and analyze legislative proposals and regulatory issues affecting the organization, its members, stakeholders, or industry.
- Identify emerging policy issues, assess potential impacts, and communicate relevant developments to the director.
- Maintain legislative tracking systems, policy databases, and records of significant governmental activities.
- Monitor news coverage, public statements, agency announcements, and other information relevant to the organization's government relations priorities.
- Monitor state regulatory board meetings and proposed actions for rule changes, enforcement trends, and other developments.
- Research state licensing requirements, scope-of-practice issues, and continuing education requirements.
Stakeholder Relations
- Coordinate meetings between organizational leadership and other industry stakeholders, including preparing agendas, background materials, talking points, and briefing documents.
- Maintain an organized database of stakeholder contacts, communications, and engagement activities.
- Assist in building coalitions and partnerships with industry associations, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders on shared policy priorities.
- Ability to evaluate public policy issues objectively and work across differing perspectives.
- Monitor industry developments, emerging professional issues, and activities of other associations and advocacy organizations that may affect PAC's Government Relations priorities.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to gather information, assess policy implications, and develop member-facing resources.
Member Communications
- Handle member communications regarding Government Relations questions, policy concerns, and local regulatory issues.
- Write email communications for state and national mailing lists for grassroots organizing, legislative and regulatory updates, and informational notifications.
- Coordinate grassroots campaigns, including issuing member action alerts, outreach initiatives, and targeted communications; help mobilize members to contact elected officials and regulatory agencies on issues affecting their professions; and track engagement and campaign results.
- Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, and Member Services Departments to ensure timely and accurate communication developments.
- Work with the Marketing Department to develop and manage social media posts for all four associations, with a focus on increasing social media presence and engagement for the Government Relations Department.
Communications and Government Relations Support
- Prepare correspondence, talking points, presentations, testimony, policy briefs, and other written materials for the director as needed.
- Research legislative history, bill sponsors, committee assignments, amendments, and voting activity.
- Prepare background documents and briefing documents.
- Track bills and maintain updated summaries.
- Summarize legislative hearings, committee meetings, government briefings, conferences, and stakeholder discussions.
- Assist in preparing newsletters, policy updates, legislative alerts, and other communications for members, stakeholders, or organizational leadership.
- Ensure government relations communications are accurate, timely, professional, and consistent with organizational priorities.
Coordination, Administration, and Travel
- Coordinate logistics for legislative meetings, advocacy events, conferences, and other government relations activities.
- Maintain records of legislative activities, government contacts, advocacy efforts, and related correspondence.
- Track project deadlines, assignments, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Prepare periodic reports summarizing legislative developments, stakeholder engagement, and government relations activities.
- Provide general project and administrative support to the Government Relations Department and organizational leadership.
- Travel as needed (estimated 36 times per year) to support the director and represent the organization at conferences, legislative hearings, and state regulatory board meetings.
- As part of a company-wide member retention effort shared across departments, make an estimated 30 expired-member outreach calls per week to help members renew their membership.
Job responsibilities and requirements may be modified at the company's discretion to meet changing business needs.
Skills and Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree required; preference given to Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Three or more years of relevant professional experience preferred (i.e., experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, political affairs, public administration, advocacy, or a related field).
- Experience working with elected officials, government agencies, legislative staff, or other public-sector stakeholders is preferred.
- Experience conducting legislative research, monitoring public policy developments, and preparing written policy materials is preferred.
- Previous experience with a trade association is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of local, state, and federal governmental structures and legislative processes.
- Knowledge of legislative procedures, regulatory processes, public policy development, and government affairs practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legislative issues and policy analysis into clear, concise, accessible communications for members and nontechnical audiences.
- Knowledge and presentation skills necessary to represent the organization at hearings and board meetings.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with legislative tracking systems, government databases, and stakeholder relationship management tools is preferred.
Desired Attributes
- Politically aware: Demonstrates an understanding of the political environment and the factors influencing legislative and regulatory decisions.
- Proactive: Anticipates emerging issues and takes initiative to identify opportunities and potential challenges.
- Analytical:Evaluates complex information and communicates its significance effectively.
- Collaborative: Builds productive working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Adaptable: Comfortable responding to changing legislative priorities and time-sensitive assignments.
- Detail-oriented: Maintains accurate records and ensures research, communications, and reports are thorough and reliable.
- Professional: Demonstrates discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to represent the organization effectively.
Benefits
- All company employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, accident, life, and disability options offered.
- Paid time off (PTO) accrues per hour worked; you can earn up to 17 days of PTO in the first year. PTO accruals increase after 2 years of employment (up to 20 days per year) and after 10 years of employment (up to 23 days per year).
- Eight paid standard holidays.
- One paid day to volunteer annually.
- Eligible for a two-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
- Immediate 401(k) participation with up to 5% company match.
- Inclusive workplace—an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- $400 annual Beauty and Wellness Allowance.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States of America. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, and we are not enrolled in the E-Verify program.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
The pay for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with internal and external pay equity.