Job Summary
An online travel company needs applicants for an opening for a Telecommute Government Affairs Manager for the Southeast Region.
Individual must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Managing state and Local regional government relations strategies
- Proactively engaging elected officials and stakeholders
- Developing short and long-term campaign objectives
Qualifications for this position include:
- Bachelor's degree in any communications, political science or public policy degrees and 5+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Successful experience or demonstrated understanding in advocacy/public policy, community organization/mobilization,media/communications, and grassroots advocacy tactic development and implementation
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of local and state government activities and structures
- Ability to manage advocacy teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and the public as part of a team
- Experience in public speaking for the purpose of advocacy and issue education
