What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Affairs Manager position at American Public Works Association?
American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works by providing advocacy, networking, professional development, and education opportunities for our 30,000 members across North America. APWA is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to join the Government Affairs team in our Washington, D.C. office. This position manages and implements government affairs priorities, goals, and objectives primarily focused on water resources, solid waste, sustainability, environmental management, and other related public works issues.
You’ll Love it Here If You…
- Are truly committed and passionate about what you do
- Have a creative and innovative style
- Have a high bar for excellence and attention to the details
- Believe that teamwork leads to success
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Love to work with people from staff to member volunteers to congressional staff
- Education : Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS) in political science, public administration, public policy / legislative affairs, environmental science, or related field
- Experience : At minimum, 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership : A demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with all levels of staff and policy makers
- Leadership : the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and association
- Communication : the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals including volunteers
- Commitment to service : prioritizing ownership and resolution for each contact
- Experience : Experience working on Capitol Hill and / or in environmental and public works advocacy is preferred.
About the Government Affairs Manager Role :
The Manager represents APWA and the public works community by serving as an advocate and lobbyist before Congress, federal agencies, coalitions, and external groups. They will seek opportunities for members to engage with key Congressional offices, and to provide Congressional testimony; will monitor, analyze, and assist the Government Affairs team and members in influencing legislative and regulatory issues of concern for public works; draft public policy positions in conjunction with the Government Affairs team and APWA members; and prepare articles and updates on current legislative and regulatory issues for the association.
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Why APWA? Check out our benefits!
APWA is proud to be a people-centric workplace, with a key focus on flexibility and work-life balance. We offer remote-hybrid work schedules, 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave, 11 paid holidays and the opportunity to have a flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off. We also offer excellent and affordable insurance coverage as well as matching retirement contributions. APWA invests in ongoing growth through employee professional and continuing education opportunities.
About APWA
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure. As we serve over 30,000 members (and counting!) across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us. We can found at www.apwa.org.
