Policy Research and Industry Relations Professional

2 months ago

Washington, United States American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Full time

Would you like to play a key role in a high-performing team? Specifically, you'll be responsible for advancing ASCE's policy priorities through the development, publication, and promotion of research and raising revenue to support our ongoing initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

- ** Public Affairs**: Work closely with the media relations team to ensure public policy reports make a "splash" inside and outside the Washington beltway. Be creative with traditional and social media strategies, communications tools, and other strategies to reach new audiences. Experience with media relations a plus
- ** Thought Leadership**: Represent ASCE as a thought leader in infrastructure policy research by participating in relevant conferences, panels, and forums.
- ** Advocacy and Coalition-Building**: Work closely with the ASCE Government Relations team to develop and nurture strong relationships with government officials, legislators, and industry partners to keep them informed of high-profile ASCE public policy research and findings.
- ** Project Planning**:Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting, to ensure the successful execution of public policy projects.
- ** Monitoring and Evaluation**:Continuously monitor the impacts of infrastructure policies, assess their effectiveness, and recommend improvements and adjustments based on findings.
- ** Team Leadership**: Lead and mentor a team of professionals in the department, providing guidance, support, and direction to achieve infrastructure policy and revenue objectives.
- ** Industry Leaders Council**: Manage and support staff member responsible for the Industry Leaders Council. Support includes approving agendas, identifying and preparing outside speakers, and assisting with succession planning for the council's leadership.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree with preference given to the areas of public affairs, political science, or public administration; masters degree preferred
- 8 to 10 years of experience in public policy research, government relations, professional association management, fundraising and coalition building, or similar.
- A strong understanding of the political process, ideally with specific knowledge of transportation, water policy, public works, resilience, and/or energy policy areas.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

For consideration, submissions of interest must contain both a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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