Director of Policy

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The Role
The Director of Policy is a newly established, mission-critical role at Noble Research Institute, responsible for developing, leading, and executing the organization’s advocacy and policy agenda. S/he will serve as the principal architect and champion of Noble’s efforts to shape public policy at the intersection of regenerative agriculture, grazing land management, conservation, and rural producer viability.

Strategizing policy planning and development

• Leading the development and execution of Noble’s policy strategy and annual agenda in coordination with the President and leadership team
• Assuring Noble has a long-range advocacy and policy plan to achieve its goals and objectives
• Aligning internal resources around strategic policy objectives, including budgeting, calendaring, staffing, and implementation
• Establishing systems for internal reporting, evaluation, and communication to track progress and foster a culture of learning and innovation
• Providing communication to the governing body of Noble when requested by the President

Researching, monitoring and analyzing

• Researching and staying abreast of developments in sustainable agriculture and, specifically, ranching, as well as policy perspectives, options, threats, and opportunities.
• Monitoring policy positions of peer advocacy organizations.
• Monitoring and analyzing relevant state and federal legislative and administrative activities, including pending legislation, advisory processes, and emerging regulatory opportunities.

Coordinating advocacy and governmental affairs

• Identifying and building durable relationships with federal and state policymakers, staff, and advocates for Noble policy proposals
• Advocating Noble priorities and policy proposals to federal and state policymakers, staff, and advocates.
• Coordinating all such direct advocacy, whether by Noble employees or third-party service providers.
• Developing (or contributing to), as needed, draft legislation, amendments, report language, testimony, letters to Congress, regulatory proposals, and comments on proposed rules, their interpretation, and program implementation decisions
• Representing Noble in legislative coalitions and with policymakers, maintaining integrity and credibility of Noble’s voice

Building partnerships and strategic relationships

• Building and managing strategic partnerships that expand Noble’s influence or align with Noble’s policy strategy
• Vetting coalition positions, sign-ons, or joint actions to ensure consistency with Noble’s purpose, mission, and policy strategy
• Serving on advisory boards, commissions, and other similar bodies when appropriate to advance
• Noble’s policy strategy
• Representing Noble at conferences, events, and in the media to elevate the organization’s
• thought leadership and expand its visibility

Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree is required with an advanced degree in a relevant field preferred. Have 7 years' progressively responsible experience in agriculture, conservation, natural resources, government affairs, or legislative strategy.

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