Government Relations Manager - Pacific Northwest Waterways Association : Job Details

PNWA is hiring!

We are pleased to announce that the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) is hiring a Government Relations Manager to join our team! We are a non-partisan, non-profit, industry trade association addressing navigation, trade, energy and environmental issues in the Northwest. With a strong, supportive membership and over 90 years of history, PNWA is a truly unique and constantly evolving group that engages on infrastructure and policy issues in our region for over 150 member organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Government Relations Manager will cover a broad suite of issues and projects; advocating for appropriations and policies associated with regional infrastructure (including jetties, pile dikes, dredging, navigation locks and dams, and other federal and non-federal infrastructure), as well as assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director in the following activities to further the mission of PNWA:

• Analyze federal and regional public policy issues as they relate to PNWA
• Coordinate efforts of PNWA members, staff, partner organizations, and others
• Prepare materials for Congress, federal agencies, regional policymakers, or others for; communication with members, membership prospects, press, annual meetings and convention, promotional materials, website, and more.
• Write content for our Nor'Wester newsletter, website, and social media
• Conduct consistent and targeted outreach; providing value to existing PNWA members and others
• Prepare presentations, engage with the public on a routine basis, educate policymakers and the public on PNWA's mission and advocacy
• Provide support to the PNWA team for membership service, meetings, and event planning
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with PNWA member organizations, Congressional offices, federal agency partners, and industry partner organizations to further PNWA's Mission, projects, and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Candidates for the Government Relations Manager role will meet the minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of government, industry, or other relevant experience
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently, dealing with multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed throughout the PNW, and occasionally to Washington D.C. (travel approximately 20%)
• Thrive in a team environment
• Take initiative on projects and issues, yet maintain positive communication with the PNWA team
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as Google Workplace
• Must pass a background check and, upon employment, register as a federal lobbyist and abide by Congressional conflicts of interest rules

This role includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation, and medical leave.

This position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a pending office move to Vancouver, WA. The role is currently hybrid.

Applicants should apply via LinkedIn, and submit a resume. Any questions, please reach out to Neil Maunu, PNWA Executive Director.

The position will remain open until filled.