Local Government Affairs Senior Manager
Company: Philanthropy Northwest
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Home Jobs Local Government Affairs Senior ManagerDo you like
shaping effective strategies and solving problems? Are you
motivated to advance environmental progress in local communities?
The Local Government Affairs Senior Manager is part of the lobbying
team at Washington Conservation Action (WCA) and works
collaboratively with policy experts, partners, field, and political
teams to pass impactful policies that improve the lives of people
and the health of the environment.WCA is looking for a Local
Government Affairs Senior Manager with at least two years of
experience in lobbying, political campaigns, and/or issue-focused
campaigns. The position reports to the Government Affairs Director.
The Local Government Affairs Senior Manager works closely with the
organization's Puget Sound, Climate, Forestry, Tribal Nations, and
Political programs to shape and advance complex and intersectional
strategies for environmental progress.Washington Conservation
Action is a statewide environmental advocacy organization that
advances environmental policies that equitably address climate
pollution, restore Puget Sound, sustain our state's forests, and
protect our democracy. For Washington to remain a national leader
on environmental issues, we need environmental champions in elected
office at the local and state levels and to hold our leaders
accountable. To keep our environment protected, healthy, and
vibrant, we are committed to supporting Native candidates,
candidates of color, and environmental leaders seeking
election.Most of our team of 50 work in a flexible hybrid model
with staff in the office typically two days a week (or 40% of the
time over the course of a month on average) for collaboration and
celebration. The remainder of our staff are considered fully
remote, since they live outside the greater Puget Sound area but
within Washington. All staff members have access to tools and
systems to support work from home, whether hybrid or remote. We
offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity
to make a difference. We are committed to a diverse, socially just,
and welcoming work environment. People of color, people with
varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender
identities are especially encouraged to apply.Compensation and
BenefitsThis is a full-time, exempt position with a fixed starting
salary of $73,000. We also offer a generous benefits package
including 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance premiums,
401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual
salary, a Flexible Spending Account, four weeks of paid vacation to
start, a separate pool of sick leave, thirteen paid holidays per
year, six of which are at the employee's discretion, an unlimited
ORCA transit pass, professional development funds, and if you work
for five consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid
sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who
together shape environmental protection in Washington.Location
InformationThis position is hybrid (minimum of 40% in the Seattle
office) but we will consider an option for being fully remote for
those located within Washington State, but outside of mass transit
options to our Seattle office. We anticipate this job will involve
occasional travel to in-person meetings and staff gatherings at the
discretion of the supervisor. Employees are reimbursed for travel
expenses.Working Conditions and Physical DemandsThis is a full-time
position and is expected to work a standard work week of 40 hours.
This job requires frequent sitting. Must be able to conduct
business in English, though fluency in other languages is welcomed.
For remote work, employees must maintain a workspace with an
internet connection where they can reliably perform work during
scheduled work hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with different abilities to perform functions
essential to the duties of the position.COVID-19The organization
follows all requirements of local health authorities. We work in a
hybrid remote work model with staff working from home in addition
to in-office time for collaboration and celebration. We maintain
strict safety protocols while in our office. All staff who come to
the office must be immunized against COVID-19.To ApplyPlease submit
a cover letter and a resume here. No phone calls or mailed
applications please. This position is open until filled. However,
to allow for equitable access to the application process and
reaching interested applicants in under-represented communities,
interview candidates will not be contacted for about a month (late
September, 2024).Role Responsibilities:This position is responsible
for shaping and implementing lobbying and advocacy campaigns,
fostering strong relationships with elected leaders and community
partners, and galvanizing support for environmental progress at the
local level. The work of the Local Government Affairs Senior
Manager will prioritize efforts that are scalable and/or complement
state-level priorities. Infused in the work is a focus on community
needs and solutions, which requires centering of racial equity
principles. The work will focus on local government advocacy though
it may also include support for state-level lobbying, federal
advocacy, and/or litigation strategies as needed to meet the goals
of the specific campaign.Specific responsibilities include:
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