WGL - Advocacy Coordinator

The Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing advocacy strategies to support the company's public policy objectives, foster positive relationships with key stakeholders, and enhance the public perception of natural gas. This role involves collaborating with government agencies, industry associations, community groups, and other stakeholders to promote the benefits of natural gas and help support favorable regulatory and legislative outcomes.

• Tasks and Responsibilities

Advocacy Strategy Development : Supports developing and implementing comprehensive advocacy strategies to support the company's policy goals and initiatives at local, state, and federal levels.

Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and community organizations to advance the company's advocacy efforts.

Policy Analysis : Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the natural gas industry. Provide timely updates and recommendations to senior management.

Public Relations : Work closely with the communications team to craft and deliver messages that highlight the benefits of natural gas, including economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability.

Grassroots Campaigns : Organize and lead grassroots advocacy campaigns to mobilize support from community members, industry partners, and other stakeholders.

Event Coordination : Plan and participate in industry events, public hearings, and meetings with policymakers to represent the company's interests and advocate for favorable outcomes.

Reporting and Documentation : Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders, outlining advocacy activities and outcomes.

Collaboration : Work cross-functionally with other departments, including legal, regulatory, and operations teams, to ensure alignment of advocacy efforts with overall business objectives.

• Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as Political Science, Communications or a related field is preferred

3 Years in advocacy, government relations, or public affairs, preferably

within the energy sector required

Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to travel as needed.

We offer a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $99,375 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

• Why work at AltaGas?
• AltaGas
• is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas / WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

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• For Canadian hires
• AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• For U.S. hires
• WGL / SEMCO / AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North Americas most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple : to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.

Salary : $72,000 - $99,375