The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the largest and most influential motorcycling organization in the United States, is seeking candidates for the position of Washington Representative to help further our mission of protecting the future of motorcycling and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.
This position will be responsible for monitoring federal legislation and regulations that affect motorcycling, developing and maintaining relationships with government officials, as well as communicating and educating AMA members and affiliated organizations about current issues and opportunities for action. These responsibilities will require representing the AMA at meetings, hearings, events and in media, including managing projects and occasionally member volunteers.
The Washington Representative will work as part of a larger team of government relations professionals, including those active at the regional, state and grassroots levels. The successful candidate will excel at communication and teamwork. A demonstrated history of using collaborative solutions to resolve complex problems involving internal and external relationships is a plus.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field, and be (or be able to become) a registered federal lobbyist. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, advocacy, public relations or a similar role. Excellent communication, negotiation, research and analytical skills, as well as an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, are important. A willingness to travel frequently within the United States and a passion for motorcycling and a commitment to AMA’s mission and vision are a must.
Duties include:
Monitoring and evaluating legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Developing and maintaining working relationships with elected officials, staff and agency personnel.
Writing and providing testimony for legislative hearings and regulatory proceedings.
Writing content for call-to-action notices, press releases and AMA editorial channels regarding motorcyclists’ rights and related issues.
Researching, compiling and analyzing data for implementation of the AMA’s government relations objectives.
Preparing and maintaining records for quarterly lobbying filing.
Seeking and obtaining grant funding for special projects and coordinating execution.
Responding to letters and general correspondence.
Working closely with the AMA’s Communications Department to utilize social media and other digital tools to effect positive change for motorcyclists’ rights and freedoms.
Assisting AMA members and other members of the motorcycling public in conducting productive government relations activities in line with the AMA mission and positions.
