Legislative Affairs Director

About the role

Sunflower, a generation and transmission utility serving central and western Kansas, is seeking a driven and strategic Legislative Affairs Director in the Topeka, KS area to represent and advocate for the interests of Sunflower and our Member cooperatives before state and federal legislative bodies.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in legislative activities while developing relationships with policymakers, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent Sunflower and our Member cooperatives in industry organizations, coalitions, and working groups.
• Design and lead initiatives to support beneficial legislation and advance strategic interests through targeted advocacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, business administration, communications, or related field and seven years of experience in state and/or federal lobbying, government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, or regulatory advocacy; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must currently be or become a Registered Kansas Lobbyist within the first six months.

Benefits

• Company-funded pension
• Low health insurance premiums