Director – Public Affairs

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

📋 Description

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

• Offer strategic leadership and execute operations for the CAA Colorado team, focusing on relationships with state regulators, governance of the Colorado board, engagement with stakeholders, connections with service providers, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Act as a representative for CAA on the Colorado EPR Advisory Board; prepare and submit materials and presentations for the Advisory Board; participate in meetings and provide strategic updates and recommendations.

• Assist in managing CAA’s relationship with CDPHE and represent CAA in regulatory meetings as directed.

• Organize preparations for regulator meetings, including agendas, issue management, follow-up actions, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Create agendas for Colorado board meetings, coordinate board materials and presentations, plan meeting schedules, facilitate meetings, record minutes, and track actions directed by the board.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and CAA teams to implement the approved Program Plan for Colorado.

• Analyze legislation, regulations, local ordinances, market conditions, and stakeholder developments in Colorado that impact program implementation.

• Conduct strategic evaluations of emerging risks, opportunities, and operational challenges.

• Formulate and execute strategic recommendations while leading program deliverables, special projects, and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Program Planning and Operations, Legal, CRA, Communications, Finance, and other business units.

• Monitor implementation activities, regulatory changes, stakeholder concerns, and operational priorities.

• Assist with annual reports and ensure compliance reporting requirements are met accurately and timely.

• 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.

• Supervise the state lobbying contract and manage associated external consultants.

• Aid in legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, which include attending meetings, providing testimony, and delivering presentations to stakeholders.

• Develop communication strategies and messaging for external audiences while supporting public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and media-related activities.

• Ensure that communications are aligned with organizational goals, regulatory obligations, and stakeholder expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Progressive experience in public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or a related 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 track record of leading strategic initiatives and coordinating efforts across internal and external teams.

• Strategic leadership and sound judgment in complex regulatory and public affairs environments.

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

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

• Ability to lead 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 benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements.