Legislative Affairs -- Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities

Posted: September 29, 2023

General Duties:

The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB) seeks an outgoing, selfmotivated
legislative affairs professional to join our team. OACB is a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization that
provides advocacy, communications, professional development, and technical assistance to all 88 of Ohio's
county boards of developmental disabilities. Founded in 1984, OACB has evolved along with the needs of its
diverse membership. Today, we provide a host of services and supports to the 616 volunteer board members
and thousands of career professionals in Ohio's DD service delivery system.

Full description.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all people.
• Minimum 3 -5 years of state legislative and/or executive liaison staff experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• Must possess a firm understanding of the legislative process, human services, and Medicaid policy.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications, multi-tasking, and deadline management skills.

Full description.

How to Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of professional references to careers@oacbdd.org no later than the close of business on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Correspondence should be addressed to Adam Herman, Chief Executive Officer.

Member Benefits Program Manager -- National Federation of Independent Business

Posted: September 28, 2023

General Duties:

The Member Benefits Program Manager directs a portfolio of value-added programs offered to NFIB members in Ohio.  These programs include workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, workplace safety, and a legal defense program.  These programs represent nearly $20 million in savings for the over 7,000 members participating in them. This position also serves as the key legislative liaison for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation issues in the Ohio General Assembly and various state agencies. 

Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work outcomes must meet and / or exceed productivity and quality standards. Must be able to work as part of a cooperative team environment and independent of direct supervision; adhere to Company and Department policies and procedures. Some travel may be required. Performs other projects as needed.

This position will be full time in office

Requirements:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills acquired through formal education, practice and experience
   A strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products, especially Excel
2. Knowledge and understanding of how the legislative process works and the role of state agencies
3. Registered lobbyist preferable, if not, candidate will be required to be registered
4. Basic insurance knowledge, property and casualty license preferable, if not, candidate will be required to be licensed
5. Basic understanding of Ohio’s workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation systems
6. Preferable previous experience in the workers’ compensation field
7. Impeccable integrity and decision-making skill
8. Excellent customer service and telephone skills

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Government Relations & Strategic Initiatives Associate -- Columbus Metropolitan Library

Posted: September 26, 2023

General Duties:

As part of the Library’s Community Engagement team, the Government Relations Department provides unified and proactive management of the library’s government relations and advocacy efforts, Friends of the Library Board, Street Squad outreach team, and other library strategic initiatives. The Government Relations & Strategic Initiatives Associate assists with outreach to and in coordination with public officials and their staff, schedules meetings and prepares meeting materials, coordinates the Library’s Street Squad team and calendar, and helps with other projects and initiatives that have high visibility among library leadership, throughout the community and across the library system.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of increasing responsibility and experience in government relations, community engagement, project management, or communications preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
• Strong organization and analytical skills. Coordinates and manages multiple tasks, anticipates needs, and gives attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor communications with volunteers, donors, Library customers, community, colleagues, and diverse audiences.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $47,195.20 - $73,611.20 annually

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Market Research Manager -- Downtown Cleveland, Inc.

Posted: September 14, 2023

General Duties:

Downtown Cleveland is seeking an impassioned city builder to join our team and accelerate our vision of Downtown as a vibrant and welcoming city center that weaves Downtown districts and surrounding neighborhoods into a seamless urban fabric. The Market Research Manager will play a critical role in using data analysis to tell Downtown’s story and advance the organization’s advocacy work.  

• Produce regular market research reports, including our annual Midyear Market Update and Year in Review reports 
• Maintain and enhance the Market Data Dashboard and Clean & Safe Dashboard 
• Collect and analyze data from several sources, including US Census, Placer.ai, surveys, and others as needed? 
• Use data analysis to identify advocacy needs and opportunities related to Downtown housing, retail, office market, mobility, safety, etc, and work with Public Policy Manager to develop policy platforms 

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in policy analysis, economics, public affairs, statistics, data science, urban planning, or related field 
• 3 years relevant experience; experience in market research, city building, or public policy preferred 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills?? 
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills? 

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to HR@DowntownCleveland.com.

Digital Organizing Director -- Innovation Ohio

Posted: September 12, 2023

General Duties:

The digital organizing director will manage a team of communications organizers operating throughout Ohio and work with Innovation Ohio’s leadership to manage and oversee the identification, recruitment and engagement of volunteers interested in personal storytelling and political engagement on social media channels.

They are responsible for assisting organizers in executing recruitment and engagement plans, taking their own knowledge of field organizing and relational management and putting it to use in a new and first-of-its-kind program to ensure that trusted local community validators are sharing progressive messages across social media channels.

Responsiblities: 

• Create quarterly goals for recruitment by each organizer and assist organizers in building week-by-week plans that identify the tactics to be used for identification, recruitment and engagement
• Work directly with organizers to teach them how to apply field and relational organizing tactics to compel volunteers to share content and their own stories across social media platforms
• Work with state and national staff including the national data manager to analyze metrics around volunteer participation in the program and work with organizers to come up with tactics and programming that maximizes that participation

Full Description.

Requirements:

• 3-5 electoral cycles of field and organizing experience on political or advocacy campaigns in Ohio
• Broad understanding of field and relational strategies and tactics, able to look at those strategies and tactics through a new lens and adapt them for the communications space
• Demonstrated success in other organizing efforts in Ohio
• Skilled communicator who can translate organizing concepts and help mentor
• Strong background in digital and online content creation
• Experience with social listening tools such as meltwater and Infegy are a plus but not required

Full Description.

Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000 annually

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please apply with the following information to Kayla Lewis, Chief of Staff at lewis@innovationohio.org with the subject line “Innovation Ohio Organizing Director”:

• A letter describing your interest,
• A detailed resume in a Word document format

Content Strategist and Digital Media Associate -- Innovation Ohio

Posted: September 12, 2023

General Duties:

Innovation Ohio seeks a Content Strategist and Digital Media Associate to support the organization’s policy communications programs. This is a full-time position based in Ohio. This position will report to the Digital Organizing Director.

Responsibilities:

• Create content for various streams of communication and social media platforms
• Supporting implementation of long- and short-term communications campaigns driven by research through content development and distribution by using digital and traditional communications channels
• Assist with the development and refinement of our multi-channel social media strategy

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills, experience in digital & traditional communications
• Creativity and a desire to learn and implement ever-evolving communications tactics
• Strong social media presence including but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, etc. Able to work with and support a diverse group of progressive partner organizations
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and meet set deadlines.
• Basic understanding of popular social media content

Full Description.

Pay Range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please apply with the following information to Kayla Lewis, Chief of Staff at lewis@innovationohio.org with the subject line “Content and Social Media Associate”:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• One short writing sample

Communications Associate -- Innovation Ohio

Posted: September 12, 2023

General Duties:

Innovation Ohio seeks a Communications Associate to support the organization’s policy communications programs. This is a full time position based in Ohio. This position will report to the Senior Communications Strategist. The position will run through the end of 2024 with the possibility of extending further.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting implementation of long- and short-term communications campaigns driven by research through content development and distribution by using digital and traditional communications channels.
• Providing legislative, policy, candidate and other research and developing content for newsletters, website updates, calls to action and social media.
• Support and amplify a statewide narrative campaign and working group of communications practitioners from a broad set of progressive organizations.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills, experience in digital & traditional communications.
• Creativity and a desire to learn and implement ever-evolving communications tactics.
• Able to work with and support a diverse group of progressive partner organizations.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects and meet set deadlines.
• Basic understanding of and interest in Ohio politics (state, local, and federal issues).
• A passion for progressive causes and commitment to racial and economic justice.
• Experience with graphic design, video production, or website design is a plus.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please apply with the following information to Kayla Lewis, Chief of Staff at lewis@innovationohio.org with the subject line “Innovation Ohio Communications Associate”:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• One short writing sample

Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy -- Cincinnati Chamber

Posted: September 7, 2023

General Duties:

The Vice President of Government Affairs & Advocacy is responsible for leading efforts to advocate for the Chamber and its members with decision makers across local, state and federal governments.  As the leader of the Government Affairs & Advocacy team there will be responsibility for managing the Chamber’s lobbying efforts and provide strategic counsel to the executive team, the Chamber Board of Directors, and the Chamber’s Government Affairs Executive Committee.

A core aspect of this role involves leading and organizing trips to strategically engage with policymakers and stakeholders on key issues impacting the Cincinnati region.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs and advocacy strategy aligned with the Chamber’s mission and goals.
• Represent the Chamber in public forums, speaking engagements, and media interactions to articulate the organization’s viewpoints.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of advocacy trips, providing strategic guidance on target locations, participants, and key messages.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, campaigns, or government, with a preference for experience working with associations.
• Strong understanding of the legislative and political processes and familiarity with federal/state/local government infrastructure and public-sector agencies and a keen awareness of political dynamics..
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team of talented government affairs professionals.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials and C-suite executives.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Administrative Assistant -- Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities

Posted: September 7, 2023

General Duties:

This position will provide administrative assistance to the leadership and senior staff of the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities while supporting the day-to-day operations of the organization’s offices.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will have prior administrative or secretarial experience; be flexible and energetic; be forward thinking and creative with a passion for providing quality customer service. The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and previous relevant work experience.

How to Apply:

All interested persons should submit a resume, references, and salary requirements to OACBHA at 175 S. Third Street, Suite 900, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or by email to ffreeman@oacbha.org.