Public Policy Advocate

7 days ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States Western Resource Full time
Job Summary

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Government Affairs Manager to join our Utah team. The successful candidate will lead our legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy efforts in the state of Utah, working closely with our program and marketing and communications staff to advance innovative policy solutions critical to addressing the state's most pressing conservation challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement public policy advocacy efforts with legislative and administrative decision makers in the state.
  • Coordinate with WRA's policy and marketing and communications staff to craft communications strategies and messaging that accurately and persuasively conveys WRA's advocacy positions to stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Build and maintain relationships with elected leaders and other decision-makers, and serve as a liaison between them and WRA staff.
  • Identify and manage effective coalitions of diverse partners in the region to advance WRA's priorities.
  • Read and analyze the potential impact of proposed legislation and administrative policies.
  • Identify, recruit, and organize a diverse group of opinion leaders in the state to engage with decision-makers in support of WRA's policies and positions.
  • Effectively communicate complex policy concepts to a diverse set of audiences.
  • Monitor and track relevant state and local policies, rules, and regulations.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 4-years proven experience developing and executing strategic government affairs, external affairs, communications, and/or advocacy campaigns.
  • Understanding of, and familiarity with, local state politics and policy makers, especially as they relate to conservation and climate change policies.
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with decision makers to advance WRA's policy objectives.
  • Experience building coalitions with a diverse group of stakeholders to advance WRA's public policy objectives.
  • Comfort and skill in communicating with a variety of constituencies and audiences.
  • Ability to apply communication skills to persuade, influence or lead others on complex subjects.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience and knowledge centering equity in policy development.
  • Existing relationships with decision makers and influencers in WRA's region.
Work Environment

The position can work remotely from the Salt Lake City area, from WRA's Salt Lake City office, or a hybrid remote and in-office setting.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $73,000 to $90,000; salary depends on relevant experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range.

WRA's excellent benefits package includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 5% matching and health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance with 100% of premiums paid by WRA.

Annually, staff receive seventeen days paid vacation leave to start, twelve paid sick days, one paid volunteer day, twelve paid holidays, and WRA is closed for Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for additional paid time off.

Employees are eligible for up to twelve weeks of parental leave, and after five years, staff are eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid sabbatical leave.

Position is full-time exempt.

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