Asesor: Gobierno/Relaciones con las partes interesadas
Advisers work with individuals, groups or organizations to advise them on policy, regulation and current legislative affairs. If possible, they work to ensure their employer’s needs are heard and met by policy. They will also work to build and maintain relationships with constituents and other policymakers to expand their company’s network of contacts and resources.
Futuro mercado laboral
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Feria
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Excelente
Empleadores típicos:
Advisers can work for companies, nonprofits, elected officials or government agencies. Most, if not all, United States senators and representatives have staff who advises them on agricultural policy. Many companies also have policy advisers who consider legislation and policies that affect their ability to do business.
Organizaciones y asociaciones profesionales sugeridas:
- American Agricultural Law Association
- Instituto de Política Agrícola y Comercial
- Programas Checkoff (National Corn Gowers Association, National Chicken Council, National Pork Board, etc.)
- Asociación Americana de Consultores Políticos
Salario:
$78,000?
Conexiones SAE:
What Responsibilities Will I Have?:
- Serve as an expert on agricultural and legislative topics
- Inform relevant company departments of recent legislative action and how they might impact their operations
- Conduct research on topics relevant to the policies being developed
- Work to build and maintain relationships with government, political parties, stakeholders and agricultural networks
- Research, analyze and interpret regulatory data and information to make program recommendations
- Read reports and policies and note areas of concern
- Spend time with stakeholders to better understand their needs
- Schedule and preside over meetings relevant to the area of interest
- Prepare communication plans, briefing documents and speaking notes for appearances before government and legislative committees or before company management
- Guide, direct, set standards and monitor performance of office staff
- Train, teach and/or mentor others with an interest in policy
- Identify partners and external organizations to form working relationships with
- Remain up to date on global issues (regulatory, trade, disease, etc.) that could affect legislation and company operations
Cursos de bachillerato recomendados:
The following high school courses are recommended:
- educación agrícola
- escribir
- empresa
- government
- economía
- computer skills
Formación requerida:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural economics, agricultural communications, political science, finance, business or public administration is required. Some individuals who serve as an adviser go to law school and obtain their J.D., but it is not required.
