Director – Public Affairs

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⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $170k - $190k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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Circular Action Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2022

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Social Impact

Circular Action Alliance is an organization working to create a circular economy for paper and packaging. It coordinates producer-funded recycling programs, submits program plans under extended producer responsibility laws (for example SB 54 in California), and invests in recycling access and responsible end markets. The organization provides resources for producers (registration, producer resource center, fee-setting consultation, steering committee) and is active in multiple U. S. states including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Maryland and Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Advance the successful implementation of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program • Provide strategic leadership and operational execution for CAA Colorado team efforts across state regulator relationships, Colorado board governance, interest holder engagement, service provider relationships, and cross-functional coordination • Represent CAA on the Colorado EPR Advisory Board; prepare and submit Advisory Board materials and presentations; attend meetings and provide strategic updates and recommendations • Support management of CAA’s relationship with CDPHE and represent CAA in regulator meetings as directed • Coordinate regulator meeting preparation, agendas, issue management, follow-up actions, and implementation of regulatory requirements • Develop Colorado board meeting agendas, coordinate board materials and presentations, plan meeting schedules, facilitate meetings, take minutes, and track board-directed actions • Partner with the Executive Director and CAA teams to implement Colorado’s approved Program Plan • Analyze Colorado legislation, regulations, local ordinances, market conditions, and stakeholder developments affecting program implementation • Conduct strategic assessments of emerging risks, opportunities, and operational challenges • Develop and implement strategic recommendations and lead program deliverables, special projects, and strategic initiatives • Coordinate cross-functional activities with Program Planning and Operations, Legal, CRA, Communications, Finance, and other business units • Track implementation activities, regulatory developments, stakeholder issues, and operational priorities • Support annual reports and ensure compliance reporting requirements are completed accurately and on schedule • Represent CAA Colorado with local governments, elected officials, service providers, nongovernmental organizations, industry associations, and other stakeholders • Participate in conferences, workgroups, stakeholder forums, and public meetings • Manage and oversee the state lobbying contract and associated external consultants • Support legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, including attending meetings, providing testimony, and delivering stakeholder presentations • Develop messaging and communications strategies for external audiences and support public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and media-related activities • Ensure communications align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder needs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, communications, business, environmental policy, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered • Progressive experience in public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, stakeholder engagement, or a related discipline • Experience working with government agencies, boards, elected officials, industry associations, or community stakeholders • Experience with environmental policy, recycling, EPR, or other complex regulated programs is preferred • Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives and coordinating across internal and external teams • Strategic leadership and sound judgment in complex regulatory and public affairs environments • Strong government relations, stakeholder engagement, and partnership-building capabilities • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving organization • Knowledge of public policy, regulatory processes, board governance, and external communications • Demonstrated discretion, diplomacy, collaboration, and accountability