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LAYIQ - Director of State and Local Affairs at American Hotel & Lodging Association

State and Local Government Affairs
Develop and execute state and local government affairs strategies that advance AHLA's public policy priorities and support the interests of its membership.
Identify, monitor, and analyze state and local legislation, regulations, and emerging policy issues affecting the lodging industry.
Build and maintain relationships with state and local elected officials, government staff, policymakers, and other influential stakeholders.
Track political, legislative, and regulatory developments to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities for engagement.
Communicate relevant legislative developments, policy updates, and advocacy opportunities to AHLA members and stakeholders.
Coalition Building and Issue Campaigns
Build, lead, and sustain diverse local coalitions of business organizations, industry partners, community leaders, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives.
Develop and execute targeted state and local issue campaigns, including campaign strategy, stakeholder mapping, message development, coalition outreach, and advocacy tactics.
Identify opportunities to engage local business and community leaders in support of AHLA's policy priorities.
Mobilize grassroots and grasstops advocacy networks to influence policymakers and build support for industry priorities.
Develop and coordinate campaign plans that integrate direct lobbying, coalition engagement, stakeholder communications, public affairs, and member activation.
Establish campaign goals, monitor progress, and assess outcomes to ensure advocacy initiatives are effective and responsive to changing political circumstances.
Identify and cultivate local allies and third-party validators who can communicate the economic and community impact of proposed policies.
Coordinate with AHLA's communications, membership, and government affairs teams to ensure alignment across advocacy campaigns.
Political and Stakeholder Engagement
Monitor political developments, local elections, and changes in political leadership that may affect AHLA's policy priorities.
Identify opportunities for strategic engagement with elected officials, political stakeholders, and allied organizations.
Support AHLA's engagement with state lodging associations, local hospitality organizations, and other industry partners.
Represent AHLA in meetings, coalition convenings, industry events, and other external engagements.
Develop and maintain relationships with national organizations representing governors, state legislators, attorneys general, municipal officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
Organizational Collaboration
Support the Senior Vice President in developing and implementing broader state and local government affairs strategies and organizational initiatives.
Collaborate with AHLA's federal government affairs, communications, membership, and other teams to coordinate advocacy efforts.
Support membership engagement, development, and retention initiatives as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Attributes
Strategic campaign mindset: Ability to develop and execute comprehensive advocacy campaigns, identify opportunities to influence policy outcomes, and adapt strategies to changing political circumstances.
Coalition builder: Demonstrated ability to bring together diverse stakeholders, build consensus, cultivate partnerships, and maintain productive relationships around shared policy goals.
Political acumen: Strong understanding of political dynamics, policymaking processes, and the factors that shape state and local policy decisions.
Relationship management: Ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with elected officials, government staff, business leaders, association partners, and community stakeholders.
Results-oriented: Ability to establish clear objectives, manage competing priorities, and execute campaigns that produce measurable results.
Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop persuasive messaging, prepare advocacy materials, and communicate complex policy issues clearly.
Problem-solving: Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with sound judgment and strong decision-making skills.
Collaboration: Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to represent AHLA effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Other Requirements
Significant annual travel, approximately 50%.
Salary:110-130K.
Position based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid); Remote if in New York City, Chicago, or Denver.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by legislative sessions, advocacy campaigns, political developments, and industry events.
AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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