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Position Summary

The Washington Director of Public Advocacy and Engagement leads and coordinates a comprehensive program to shape government policy and legislation at the local, state, and federal levels. They lead the Washington Business Unit’s Government Relations team, influencing and learning from community and business leaders, building coalitions, and elevating key issues to advance the Conservancy’s mission and the conservation and policy goals.  They drive legislative and administrative initiatives and policies and work with a diverse range of stakeholders, partners, tribal governments, and elected officials to build coalitions to develop and advance key policy initiatives for the state.

The Washington Director of Public Advocacy and Engagement manages and supports the Government Relations team, ensuring that the program complies with state and federal lobbying laws and regulations, and serves as a member of the Executive Team of the Washington Business Unit.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related senior-level work experience, including current and evolving political, legislative and conservation trends on a federal and/or multi-state level.
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated experience building strong relationships across an organization and with partners such as corporations, public agencies, tribes, donors, and/or volunteers.
• Experience managing and supervising a large multi-disciplinary team and managing a program budget.
• Experience working with current and evolving political, legislative, sustainability, and/or conservation trends on an international, regional and country level.
• Experience in directing or participating in complex negotiations and presenting to and communicating with government officials, corporate executives, board members and others.
• Experience designing, implementing and directing multiple and multifaceted projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.