Kentucky State Government Relations Director
Amber Kinetics, Frankfort, KY, United States
Position Summary
The Kentucky State Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Kentucky, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before the legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions, and community partners, and on statewide task forces and workgroups. This registered lobbyist position is responsible for developing and executing a strategy to implement the Association’s coordinated nationwide state policy priorities, including insurance coverage, Medicaid, long‑term care, training standards, workforce issues, aging policy, and other related matters. The director reports to the Territory Government Relations Director.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute a multi‑year state legislative and regulatory agenda to implement the Association’s state policy priorities in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other staff to testify on behalf of the Association as needed.
Develop and nurture relationships with legislators, state officials, and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association’s representation on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees, and coalitions.
Track state legislation using the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
Report lobbying activities as required and maintain compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist with the execution of state‑level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits and correspondence.
Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders; prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
Collaborate with Association staff across the state chapter regularly to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including the Walk and galas.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least five years of experience in a state government affairs setting, as state legislative staff, policy staff in the governor’s office, or a relevant state agency—preferably in Kentucky.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Kentucky.
Understanding of and experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Kentucky.
Familiarity with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long‑term care issues.
Ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public‑policy opportunities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail‑oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks successfully.
Proven self‑starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance.
Willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 20 %).
Travel by car and occasionally by air required.
Will attend the Association’s annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., and other national and regional training and professional development meetings.
Title Government Relations Director
Location Frankfort, Kentucky
Compensation Grade 209. The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between \$80,000 and \$95,000.
Reports To Territory Government Relations Director
Benefits Full‑time employees (37.5 hours per week) and employees working 24 hours per week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, long‑term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, 12 annual holidays, paid family leave, an annual Cultural & Heritage Day, and a Volunteer Day of their choosing. Employees working 24 hours per week or more also qualify for a gold‑standard 401(k) retirement plan. Full‑time employees (37.5 hours per week) receive an additional School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Alzheimer’s Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Responsibilities
Plan and execute a multi‑year state legislative and regulatory agenda to implement the Association’s state policy priorities in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other staff to testify on behalf of the Association as needed.
Develop and nurture relationships with legislators, state officials, and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association’s representation on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees, and coalitions.
Track state legislation using the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
Report lobbying activities as required and maintain compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist with the execution of state‑level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits and correspondence.
Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders; prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
Collaborate with Association staff across the state chapter regularly to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including the Walk and galas.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least five years of experience in a state government affairs setting, as state legislative staff, policy staff in the governor’s office, or a relevant state agency—preferably in Kentucky.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Kentucky.
Understanding of and experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in Kentucky.
Familiarity with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long‑term care issues.
Ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public‑policy opportunities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail‑oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks successfully.
Proven self‑starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance.
Willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 20 %).
Travel by car and occasionally by air required.
Will attend the Association’s annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., and other national and regional training and professional development meetings.
Title Government Relations Director
Location Frankfort, Kentucky
Compensation Grade 209. The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between \$80,000 and \$95,000.
Reports To Territory Government Relations Director
Benefits Full‑time employees (37.5 hours per week) and employees working 24 hours per week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, long‑term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, 12 annual holidays, paid family leave, an annual Cultural & Heritage Day, and a Volunteer Day of their choosing. Employees working 24 hours per week or more also qualify for a gold‑standard 401(k) retirement plan. Full‑time employees (37.5 hours per week) receive an additional School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Alzheimer’s Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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