Executive Director -- Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board

Posted: September 18, 2024

General Duties:

The Executive Director reports directly to the 12-member Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board. The Director will show a clear dedication to the Ohio Statehouse as well as a strong desire to manage the preservation of the complex. He or she will demonstrate an understanding of: the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code regarding the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board; working for a legislative agency; familiarity with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR); understanding of the legislative and executive branches of government; utilizing the state fiscal process to create a budget as well as preparing, submitting, and defending the agency budget and capital budget before the legislature; familiarity with MyOhio (OAKS); submissions to the Controlling Board; building/maintaining relationships with key legislative and executive branch leaders; and showing excellent leadership, management, organization and communication skills with the many stakeholders of this agency.

Full Description.

Requirements:

Worker Characteristics Requirements: The Executive Director must have knowledge of managerial principles/techniques, public relations, and supervisory principles/techniques. The Director must also have the ability to deal with many variables and determine a specific action; gather, collate, and classify information about data, people or things; and prepare and deliver speeches before specialized audiences and the general public.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The Executive Director must have knowledge of (1) budgeting; (2) management; (3) supervision principles; (4) public relations; (5) state and legislative government structure and processes; and (6) building management business practices (e.g., capital project planning, maintenance and inventory control). The director must have skills in the use of computer and associated software (e.g., Microsoft Office, OAKS, myOhio.gov, various agency software). The director must also have the ability to (1) define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate solutions; (2) interpret a variety of laws and regulations; (3) prepare original correspondence and speeches on behalf of the agency; (4) prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; (5) deal with many variables and determine specific actions; (6) handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and the general public; and (7) establish a friendly atmosphere as a manager.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by 5 p.m., September 23, 2024, to director_opening@ohiostatehouse.org, or by mail to:
Chairman Scott Oelslager, Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215. Please include current salary range or salary requirement in addition to previous employment and experience.

Policy Counsel - Children and Families Section -- Supreme Court of Ohio

Posted: September 18, 2024

General Duties:

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Policy Counsel, Children and Families Section within the Court Services Division. Policy Counsel provides assistance to internal and external justice system partners through a variety of methods including the dissemination of information to judges, local court staff and justice system partners; technical assistance; and education in key functional areas with a focus on areas of interest related to domestic relations, juvenile, and probate courts.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and an active Ohio law license in good standing or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.  At all times during employment with the Supreme Court, must be an attorney properly admitted to the practice of law in Ohio and be in good standing.
• Must have at least three years experience in domestic relations, juvenile, probate, or related field.  Experienced in multiple areas of family law or other public policy experience is preferred.
• Requires four or more years of post-degree experience in a professional and administrative assignment.   

Full Description.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 annually

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online or deliver an application by October 2, 2024, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215. 

Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney to Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy -- Supreme Court of Ohio

Posted: September 12, 2024

General Duties:

Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys review and analyze arguments presented in a variety of motions, memoranda, and briefs involving all areas of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article IV, Section 2(B) of the Ohio Constitution. In addition, Law Clerks/Judicial Attorneys research and prepare initial drafts of merit opinions at the direction of the Chief Justice. 

Requirements:

The successful applicant will be a recent graduate from law school or a licensed attorney with exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. Elite performance in law school, participation on a law review or moot court board, or publication of a noteworthy article is preferred. Prior clerkship experience and experience in writ practice will be considered positively. The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and efficiently is required. The successful applicant will be expected to perform his or her duties on a daily basis in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus. 

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Manager, Member Engagement -- Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Posted: September 12, 2024

General Duties:

• Act as liaison between Ohio Chamber Members and association staff
• Building relationships with member companies
• Help to facilitate and attend on-site visits to member companies
• Understanding top policy priorities for members
• Assisting the Senior Director of Member Engagement & Association Management to deal with member concerns in a timely manner

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent.
• AMS/CRM database knowledge and understanding is preferred.
• Prior work experience in a non-profit trade association preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly with a growing association.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $52,000 - $62,000 Annually

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may send resume to Candace Frank: CFrank@ohiochamber.com.

Advocacy & Public Affairs Coordinator -- Ohio Association of Community Health Centers

Posted: August 30, 2024

General Duties:

Develops and executes advocacy and community engagement campaigns that include grassroots mobilization and leadership. Integrates advocacy and community engagement work with internal and external teams and partners. Recruits, develops, and supports Ohio Community Health Centers' teams to advance advocacy campaign goals and objectives. Leads the associations' advocacy calls to action, social media campaigns, and maintains the advocacy platform. Supports the promotion and communication of the association by designing and developing materials and supporting leadership in external public relations.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and retain Health Center teams, board members, patients, and stakeholders to be active Health Center advocates and achieve the organization’s advocacy goals at the state and federal levels.
• Utilize community organizing tactics and implements grassroots advocacy tools to build support for the organization’s legislative priorities.
• Maintain and optimize advocacy platform and best practices for increasing advocacy at the state and federal levels.

Full description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Social or Human Sciences, or a related discipline and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with relationship building and using grassroots techniques to influence legislation at the state and federal level.
• Commitment to non-partisanship.
• Experience with design and copywriting for digital and print media.

Full description.

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Director of External Relations -- Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Posted: August 28, 2024

General Duties:

• Primarily responsible for recruiting new members to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
• Researching & qualifying potential leads through the lens of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
• Communicating public policy priorities to prospects.
• Maintaining a robust prospect list.
• Selling sponsorships to member companies for Ohio Chamber events.
• Engaging current members for increased dues each quarter.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in association or sales.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Highly organized and capable to handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to act quickly and resolve problems.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Please email resumes to jzink@ohiochamber.com.

Senior Director of Government Relations -- Ohio Association of Community Colleges

Posted: August 23, 2024

General Duties:

The Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Government Relations to support the organization’s outreach, advocacy, and education efforts with government entities. The Senior Director reports to the OACC President & CEO and will help develop, coordinate and advocate on behalf of OACC’s student success and workforce policy strategies with state legislators, the governor’s office and other executive agencies.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required, bachelor's degree preferred; degree in political science, public policy, public administration, education, non-profit management or related field strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in state government, higher education institution, or non-profit organization with a strong proficiency in developing or managing advocacy related programs. A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in policy development and lobbying or advocating with the Ohio legislature and executive agencies is preferred.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to info@ohiocc.org with “Senior Director of Government Relations” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered.