Senior Local Government Specialist – Southwestern U.S., 50% Travel

🔥 15 hours ago

🌵 Arizona, California, +2 more states – Remote

🌵 Arizona – Remote 🏄 California – Remote ⛰️ Colorado – Remote 🎰 Nevada – Remote

💵 $87.4k - $126.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Niagara Bottling

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5001 - 10000 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏭 Manufacturing

🤝 B2B

Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • B2B

Niagara Bottling is a leading beverage manufacturer in the U. S. , specializing in private label bottling and providing high-quality beverages such as bottled water, sparkling water, teas, sports drinks, and non-dairy milk products. Originally a family-run business established in 1963, Niagara Bottling initially supplied five-gallon containers of Niagara® water for home and office delivery. Over the years, the company has expanded its offerings and now focuses on high-speed manufacturing techniques, cold fill, hot fill, and various types of bottling while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability.

📋 Description

• Represent Niagara Bottling before local government officials, city councils, county commissions, and regional public agencies across assigned Southwest jurisdictions • Coordinate and carry out local political advocacy, coalition-building initiatives, and stakeholder outreach • Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for local stakeholders, elected officials, and internal business leaders on regional municipal affairs • Monitor, analyze, and report on municipal ordinances, regional ballot measures, and county regulations affecting plant operations, land use zoning, commercial trucking, packaging, and water management • Provide real-time political insights and executive updates, integrating policy intelligence into corporate decision-making • Develop and execute an annual Southwest advocacy strategy aligned with public affairs and operational goals • Partner with local plant leadership, community organizations, Niagara Cares, and local officials • Assist plant management with local events and engagement • Plan, coordinate, and execute community engagement events, sponsorship programs, and local partnerships • Serve as first responder and liaison for emerging local political, regulatory, or community issues • Partner with corporate communications to align regional messaging and handle local stakeholder inquiries • Write, review, and deliver executive briefs, advocacy reports, and external messaging for local public forums • Exercise leadership within assigned responsibilities and foster cross-functional teamwork

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field • Minimum 4 years’ experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment • Demonstrated knowledge of and established relationships with local governments in Southwestern US • Understanding of Southwestern water policy and local decision making • Experience planning and implementing community programs and events • Experience building partnerships with diverse stakeholders • Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills suited for public council meetings and internal executive updates • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital communication platforms • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required • Experience working with elected officials, coalition partners, or advocacy campaigns • Familiarity with Nevada, Colorado, or Arizona local government policies and processes • Ability to track local government activity and decisions • Ability to attend community events during evenings and weekends • 50% travel required to Southwest states • Required foreign language: None • Required certification/license: N/A

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time • Paid parental and caregiver leaves • Medical, including virtual care options • Dental • Vision • 401(k) with company match • Health Savings Account with company match • Flexible Spending Accounts • Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members • Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements • Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan • Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. • Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities • Competitive compensation and benefits packages • Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package