This Assistant Director, Government Relations manages the Northwestern Mutual grassroots program and political action committees, under the supervision of the Vice President - Government Relations. This role will also support the Government Relations team on other projects, as needed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Grassroots Management
- Manage all aspects of Northwestern Mutual's grassroots activities, including the company's Government Relations delegate program, Capitol Hill fly-ins, and advocacy campaigns.
- Lead strategic initiatives, in partnership with relevant company stakeholders, that enhance Northwestern Mutual's grassroots capabilities across the country.
- Serve as the first point of contact for Northwestern Mutual grassroots advocates, develop grassroots outreach activities at the company's annual and regional meetings, and coordinate with other departments across the company to develop new outreach opportunities.
- Oversee grassroots coordination with the agent trade associations.
- Manage relationships with internal teams and contractors providing grassroots functionality and coordinate technology projects related to these efforts.
- Develop and distribute content for communications related to Northwestern Mutual's grassroots activities, including a monthly newsletter.
- Other duties include maintaining internal and public-facing political advocacy websites as well as related software and databases.
Political Action Committee (PAC) Management
- Full management of PAC duties, including overseeing Northwestern Mutual's two PACs ( i.e. , Northwestern Mutual PAC and the Wisconsin Individual Political Contribution Accounts).
- Develop and lead strategic initiatives to increase PAC receipts.
- Contribute to weekly PAC meetings and be a part of strategy and budget planning discussions.
- Engage with internal technology teams that support the PAC programs.
- Liaise with the PAC Chairman, support PAC board meetings, and make presentations before the PAC board.
- Oversee full cycle of annual PAC solicitations for home office employees and field leaders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in PACs, political fundraising, government relations and/or legislative environments.
- Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
- PowerPoint and Excel experience, and a high level of comfort with new technologies.
- The position requires the ability to work independently on a regular basis.
- The position requires some travel (>10% of the time.)
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$118,960.00
Pay Range - End:
$178,440.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$130,880.00 USD - $196,320.00 USD
Structure 115:
$136,800.00 USD - $205,200.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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Lobbying (NM) - Advanced, Risk Management (NM) - Expert, Business Acumen (NM), Research Communication (NM) - Advanced, Root Cause Analysis & Decision Quality (NM) - Advanced, Legislative Awareness (NM) - Expert, Public Relations (NM) - Advanced, Interpersonal Savvy (NM) - Expert, External Collaboration (NM) - Advanced, Statutes & Regulation (NM) - Expert, Analytical Thinking (NM), Program Management (NM) - Advanced, Compliance (NM), Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Expert, Stakeholder Relationship (NM) - Advanced, Industry Knowledge (NM) - Expert, Public Policy Analysis (NM) - Expert
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- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in PACs, political fundraising, government relations, and/or legislative environments
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong oral communication skills
- Experience with PowerPoint and Excel
- High comfort level with new technologies
- Ability to work independently on a regular basis
- Ability to travel more than 10% of the time
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature both a 401(k) and a company‑funded cash balance plan, with materials noting age+service‑based credits and periods when additional employer funding is directed to the pension‑style plan. Vesting timelines are specified for each plan, signaling a long‑term, security‑oriented design.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision with Lyra mental‑health support, on‑site Mutual Health Centers in select locations, virtual care options, and fitness reimbursement or on‑site gyms. This breadth positions core health benefits as comprehensive for eligible corporate employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave, caregiving leave, and family‑building supports such as fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance. These offerings extend beyond baseline benefits to cover key life stages for families.
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