Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $125,600-$149,150, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:

Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Director of State Government Affairs will be based in St. Louis, Missouri and report directly to the VP of State Government Affairs. The Director will be responsible for promoting the company’s legislative agenda in Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas. Day-to-day activities include managing contract lobbyists, direct lobbying, providing legislative testimony, meeting with key stakeholders in the region and providing political and policy analysis to internal executives. This job requires significant local government work in St. Louis. The candidate must have political campaign experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Direct and supervise lobbying teams to advance legislative and regulatory objectives and protect company's interests from adverse public policy.

• Prepares and submits presentations, testimony and other official materials to relevant decision-makers to advance specific policy goals and objectives.

• Participate in the management of designated state and national organizations and associations as primary company representative.

• Often acts as company representative within assigned states before legislative and regulatory bodies on high profile issues that are of critical importance to the company.

• Routinely required to develop industry-wide coalitions and manage significant grassroots/PR campaigns relating to key issues.

• Develops actions plans and implements activities that will mitigate negative impact or facilitate positive policy change.

• Provides accurate, timely and insightful responses and analysis regarding various projects and initiatives.

• Analyzes and assesses relevant state and local policies and trends.

• Monitor activities of the assigned state Executive Branches and Legislatures that would potentially impact the industry; alerts and advises leadership on emerging opportunities and concerns

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Master’s Degree is a plus.

• Knowledge of the political process and functions in the government required.

• At least five years government and/or political affairs experience.

• Familiarity with alcohol industry and related regulatory issues.

• State government affairs experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.

• Ability to organize and facilitate internal and external teams.

• Ability to function independently.

• Willing and able to travel.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection

• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution

• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners

• Free Beer!