NJBIA Employment Opportunties

Lobbyist, Government Affairs

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)

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Salary: 68,000-75,000

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) is the nation’s largest private statewide employer association. NJBIA provides information, services and advocacy to our members and is widely regarded as the most credible and effective advocate for business in the State. In addition to a dynamic work environment, NJBIA offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package including generous paid time off, 401K plan with employer match, medical, dental, and much more.

We are currently seeking a full-time experienced professional to join our dynamic government affairs team. This position requires lobbying on behalf of the business community before all areas of government, along with research responsibilities. This position requires a bachelor’s degree, 3 years legislative, government and/or policy research experience and a strong understanding of complex issues concerning public policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and review legislation and regulations, policy relevant to large and small member businesses.
• Conduct legislative and economic research, providing analysis on issues and policy matters of legislative and regulatory concern, and provides factual information to inform NJBIA positions on legislation impacting the NJ business community.
• Lobby members of the Legislature, executive branch staff, and legislative committee staff to affect desired policies effecting legislation and regulation.
• Testify at legislative hearings and other public speaking opportunities on behalf of the NJ business community.
• Develop and maintain network of contacts within Legislative and Executive branches.
• Build relationships with team of experts in the policy areas on which you focus, and other business groups as reliable sources of information and allies on various issues.
• Attend fundraisers and other political events as necessary.
• Prepare amendments to legislation and develop policy initiatives impacting business.
• Communicate anticipated impact of legislation to NJBIA members, Communications Department, Executive and Legislative branches. Assist in social media and other communications as necessary.
• Support member company engagement through targeted outreach
• Provide information on key issues to New Jersey news media in consultation with Communications Department staff.
• Protect Association interests at legislative hearings.
• Support recruitment efforts for new members and sponsorship sales efforts to raise money for NJBIA.
• Regularly attend meetings to provide updates on governmental and political activities and represent NJBIA and the business community.
• Work with other NJBIA departments and staff as necessary to carry out the mission of NJBIA.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume:  resumes@njbia.org NJBIA believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. NJBIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our goal is for our people to reflect the state in which we live and the members we serve, and to ensure representation of people of color, veterans, gender, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities in our organization.