$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
Administrative Skills, Community Development, Consulting, Content Development, Embedded Systems, Entrepreneurship, Government, Government Relations, Inventory Management, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Political Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Progress Reports, Public Affairs, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Time Management
- Are you a sharp, organized professional who knows how to keep complex government relations work moving?
- Do you want to put those skills to work on one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest?. If so, let's talk!
About the Position
The Government Relations Planner will support the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program and will be embedded in a project-based public affairs team. This position will support two-way communications with the Program partners; provide coordination and task management support for partner relations and government relations work, and collaborate with the communications team to develop materials needed for strategy implementation.
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000
Location: Position is based in Washington State with a hybrid work schedule and regular in-office presence at the IBR Program office located in Vancouver, WA. Position could report to either the Tacoma, WA or Vancouver, WA PointNorth office.
About PointNorth
PointNorth Consulting is a strategic communications firm and a woman-owned minority small business headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We believe our values drive our passion. We are strategists, storytellers and communicators. We serve a variety of organizations in the Pacific Northwest ranging from architects, engineers and contractors to community development and public agencies. We value hard work, an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and authenticity. We also value strong connections to our team and our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Government Relations (GR) Strategy & Planning - Contribute to the IBR public affairs strategy; develop and maintain a comprehensive GR plan with priorities, tactics, and timelines.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Briefings - Plan, prepare, and staff briefings with elected officials and key interested parties; maintain updated inventories and an elected official map for the program area
- Content Development - Collaborate with the Communications team to develop briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and summaries in support of GR efforts.
- Meeting Facilitation - Lead internal GR planning meetings, including agendas, scheduling, and notes distribution.
- Tracking & Deliverables - Maintain a presentation tracker; track team tasks and deliverables; submit program deliverables on schedule and post materials to Google Drive.
- Reporting & Administrative Support - Contribute to the monthly progress report; perform administrative and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.
- 3-6 years of professional experience in government relations, public affairs, public relations, or communications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative and executive processes. Working with government agencies, elected officials, and regulatory matters preferred.
- Experience having worked for a consulting firm / agency and/or professional service organizations.
Please send a cover letter, resume to joinus@pointnorthinc.com