Government Affairs Associate

Our growing political public relations firm is seeking a Government Affairs Associate. This is an in-person position in Denver, Colorado. Our firm serves a diverse array of clients and works on government affairs projects at the federal, state, and local levels. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding in both the political world and the broader public relations space with experience in and/or extensive knowledge of federal and state government processes and policy research. Our projects require driven, detail-oriented critical thinkers with a passion for federal and state politics and communications. Any candidate should be eager to learn and grow in their role with a desire to expand their skillset.

JOB DETAILS

· Support government affairs projects and staff

· Preparing correspondence and materials for clients

· Critical thinking to handle challenges as they arise and anticipate future client needs

· Assisting with and facilitating a successful line of regular communication with clients

· Researching and analyzing information to enable strategic decision-making

· Developing political and government affairs strategies and materials

· Facilitating a successful line of communication between multiple entities

· Regularly reporting project status and updates to team members

· Assisting with business development

· Assist with firm administrative duties as assigned

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

· Strong understanding of both policy and politics at the federal, state, and local levels

· Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

· Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task, initiate projects and prioritize

· Self-sufficient and able to operate on quick turnarounds with limited instruction

· Able and willing to ask questions as needed

· Interpersonal skills that enable collaborative working relationships with fellow employees and demonstrate the ability to follow through on projects in a timely manner

· Able to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments as needed

· Confident personality and be comfortable working in high-energy, high-pressure, and quick-turnaround situations

· Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

AREAS OF INTEREST

Qualified candidates should have an interest and familiarity with these areas:

· Federal, state, and local government

· Political affairs

· Political campaigns (candidate or issue)

· Educational campaigns

· Energy, agriculture & other natural resources issues

· ESG and sustainability reporting

· Transportation and infrastructure

· Public relations and stakeholder relations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in political science, government, international relations, or related field

· Working knowledge of the federal and state political systems

· Some evenings/weekend work as well as overnight travel will be required

· Must be discreet, professional, and possess the ability to keep information confidential

OTHER INFORMATION

Pac/West Strategies offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) Plan, unlimited paid time off, paid holidays and an energetic, collaborative, fast-paced work environment that challenges our employees to think for themselves, rise to the occasion, and excel in all assignments.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.