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! PNWA is 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 directly 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 policy makers, or others for communication with members, membership prospects, press, annual meetings and conventions, 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, and 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
Confidently lead group discussions and present in front of small and large groups
Must possess initiative, drive, and a passion for the work PNWA does
Willingness to travel as needed throughout the PNW, and occasionally to Washington D.C. or other areas of the country (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

Salary and Benefits:

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

Salary range: $90,000 to $115,000

This position is based in Vancouver, WA, with a fixed hybrid work schedule (3-5 days in-office and 0-2 days work from home). Interested applicants should apply via LinkedIn and submit a resume. Any questions, please reach out to PNWA’s Executive Director, Neil Maunu.

The position will remain open until filled.

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