Wheaton, IL – Government Affairs Coordinator

Salary: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 Annually

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Department: County Board Office

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work within the DuPage County Board Office as a Government Affairs Coordinator.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains relationships on behalf of the County Board and County Board Chair with local legislators, government officials, County department heads, lobbyists, and a variety of community groups
• Tracks the actions of the General Assembly
• Provides input and research material, assisting in the development of the County’s legislative agenda
• Shares information and updates with and from County’s contract lobbyists
• Assists in developing positions and communicating views including the preparation of speaking points for the Chair, County Board Members, and others
• Reviews state statutes and legislation in order to update the Chair and relevant stakeholders
• Responds to requests for information from the public, DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference and other external agencies
• Composes memoranda, reports, resolutions and other written correspondence
• Serves as a liaison and acts as the County’s representative on various intergovernmental committees at the direction of the County Board Chair
• Assists in planning and executing events to promote the County Board legislative agenda and priorities
• Executes research and special projects as directed
• Establishes and maintains a professional work environment and represents the County and County Board Office in a professional manner

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration or a related field
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in government relations including experience with legislative processes at a State or Federal level

A pre-employment background check is required.