Senior Local Government Specialist – Southwestern U.S., 50% Travel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the representative of Niagara Bottling before local government representatives, city councils, county commissions, and regional public agencies within assigned Southwest jurisdictions.

• Organize and implement local political advocacy, coalition-building efforts, and outreach to stakeholders.

• Function as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for local stakeholders, elected officials, and internal business leaders regarding regional municipal matters.

• Observe, evaluate, and report on municipal ordinances, regional ballot measures, and county regulations impacting plant operations, land use zoning, commercial trucking, packaging, and water management.

• Provide timely political insights and executive updates, incorporating policy intelligence into corporate decision-making processes.

• Create and execute an annual advocacy strategy for the Southwest that aligns with public affairs and operational objectives.

• Collaborate with local plant leadership, community organizations, Niagara Cares, and local officials.

• Support plant management with local events and community engagement.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement community engagement events, sponsorship initiatives, and local partnerships.

• Act as the primary responder and liaison for emerging local political, regulatory, or community challenges.

• Work with corporate communications to ensure regional messaging is aligned and to manage inquiries from local stakeholders.

• Author, review, and present executive briefs, advocacy reports, and communication for local public forums.

• Demonstrate leadership within assigned responsibilities and promote cross-functional teamwork.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, or a related discipline.

• At least 4 years of experience in the field or a comparable manufacturing environment.

• Proven knowledge of and established connections with local governments in the Southwestern United States.

• Understanding of Southwestern water policies and local decision-making processes.

• Experience in planning and executing community programs and events.

• Proven ability to build partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills appropriate for public council meetings and internal executive briefings.

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to handle multiple priorities independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common digital communication platforms.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Experience collaborating with elected officials, coalition partners, or in advocacy campaigns.

• Familiarity with local government policies and processes in Nevada, Colorado, or Arizona.

• Ability to monitor local government activities and decisions.

• Availability to attend community events during evenings and weekends.

• Willingness to travel 50% of the time to Southwest states.

• No foreign language requirement.

• No specific certification or license required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.

• Paid parental and caregiver leave options.

• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Health Savings Account with company matching contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enhanced mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for all team members and their household family members.

• Family Building Benefits that include enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, as well as adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.

• Income protection benefits, including Life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, critical illness insurance, and an accident plan.

• Special discount programs covering pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental discounts, airport parking, etc.

• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plans, and scholarship opportunities.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

• Regular full-time team members receive an extensive benefits package.