Director – Public Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Drive the effective execution of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program.

• Offer strategic leadership and operational management for the CAA Colorado team's initiatives.

• Represent CAA on the Colorado EPR Advisory Board, preparing board materials and presentations.

• Attend Advisory Board meetings to provide strategic updates and recommendations.

• Facilitate CAA’s relationship with CDPHE and advocate for CAA in regulatory meetings.

• Create agendas for Colorado board meetings, coordinate materials, schedule meetings, facilitate discussions, and record minutes.

• Track the completion of actions directed by the board and follow-up tasks.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and CAA teams to execute Colorado’s approved Program Plan.

• Evaluate legislation, regulations, local ordinances, market dynamics, and stakeholder developments impacting program execution.

• Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and operational challenges, offering strategic recommendations.

• Lead the strategic development of program deliverables, special projects, and initiatives.

• Coordinate activities related to implementation, regulatory changes, stakeholder concerns, and operational priorities across CAA teams.

• Work in partnership with Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Finance, and other business units.

• Assist in preparing annual reports and ensuring compliance reporting is completed accurately and on time.

• Represent CAA Colorado to local governments, elected officials, service providers, NGOs, industry associations, and other stakeholders.

• Engage in conferences, workgroups, stakeholder forums, and public meetings.

• Manage and supervise the state lobbying contract and external consultants.

• Support legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, including meetings, testimonies, and stakeholder presentations.

• Create messaging and communication strategies aimed at external audiences.

• Assist with public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and media-related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, communications, business, environmental policy, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may also be accepted.

• Progressive experience in public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or a similar discipline.

• Experience collaborating with government agencies, boards, elected officials, industry associations, or community stakeholders.

• Preferred experience in environmental policy, recycling, EPR, or other complex regulated programs.

• Proven history of leading strategic initiatives and coordinating across internal and external teams.

• Strategic leadership and sound judgment in intricate regulatory and public affairs settings.

• Strong capabilities in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development.

• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to spearhead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities within a dynamic organization.

• Knowledge of public policy, regulatory processes, board governance, and external communications.

• Demonstrated discretion, diplomacy, collaboration, and accountability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.