Hiring: Government Relations Assistant Director Company: Northwestern Mutual Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:16:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •3 years’ experience in PACs, political fundraising, government relations and/or legislative environments. Required Skills: •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. 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.) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!