MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER The SANDAG Communications Department is taking advantage of unprecedented times as new service programs are being launched, transportation projects are being completed, and sophisticated marketing efforts are underway. With public outreach and education as the foundation of their work, the team is focused on developing and implementing strategic communication and marketing plans to support a variety of projects while meeting state and federal requirements. Examples of current major agency projects include the 11 mile extension of the San Diego Trolley from Old Town to UCSD, Bus Rapid Transit service in the I-15 and I-805 corridors, infrastructure for extended FasTrak service throughout the region, the Compass Card program, regional traveler information services through iCommute and 511, and the Regional Comprehensive Plan update. Through close collaboration and coordination with internal project teams, outside stakeholders, member agencies, and vendors, the team develops communication plans, Web pages, logos, advertising campaigns, brochures, and collateral materials such as video production and other promotional pieces. The implementation of these unique products and services requires superior marketing knowledge, aggressive fortitude, and grit. The Marketing Communications Manager will coordinate communication and marketing strategies that promote SANDAG projects and programs and ensure a strong, positive identity among all audiences. This work includes managing multiple concurrent projects, developing and implementing outreach and communication plans, leading marketing efforts, responding to requests for information, developing news stories for mass media, and contributing to a variety of internal and external publications. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, planning, or a related field and at least five years of progressive career development in a communications/public information environment. An advanced degree is desirable. SANDAG rewards the efforts of its employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Competitive salaries are supplemented with a flexible and generous offering of health, financial security, and time-off benefits to meet the work and life needs of employees and their families.

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Job Title:                  Washington Government Relations Director

Job ID:                       39724

Location:                  Seattle, Washington

ABOUT US

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 35 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Washington Government Relations Director plans, implements and coordinates a comprehensive program for the Conservancy’s Washington Program to affect government policy and legislation at all levels to further the Conservancy’s mission. S/he monitors legislative and administrative initiatives and policies, which are related to the mission or programs of TNC, and ensures that the program complies with state and federal lobbying laws and regulations. Duties include regular contact with federal, state and other government officials regarding matters pertaining to legislative and administrative actions related to the mission of The Nature Conservancy and Washington Program, as well as public fund raising activity to increase the level of financial support for TNC and Washington Program projects and priorities. The Washington Government Relations Director collaborates with Conservation Programs and other Washington Program staff to develop government relations strategies that advance the conservation goals of the Washington Program.

The Washington Government Relations Director is the leader of the Government Relations Team and serves as a member of the Senior Management Team of the Washington Program. S/he is responsible for management and administration of the Washington Government Relations program, including development of an annual plan and budget, and supervision of the Government Relations staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and advancing government policies and programs that support The Nature Conservancy’s mission and the Washington Program’s conservation goals;
• Planning, developing and implementing an annual plan and budget for the Washington Government Relations Program, and supervising Government Relations staff;
• Advocating and lobbying for federal priority policies and public funding for programs and projects, including elements of federal agency budgets that are key to conservation priorities and advance the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners;
• Researching, analyzing, evaluating and preparing recommendations on state and federal public policy issues, policy options and the potential impacts of proposed legislation, proposed rulemaking efforts, and changes in agency policies;
• Building and maintaining productive relationships and open communications with Washington’s

Congressional delegation and staff, key federal agency officials, and, when necessary, state and local public officials;

• Assuring compliance with all state and federal lobbying laws and regulations, including responsibility for maintaining, reporting and tracking all chapter state and federal lobbying activities;
• Representing The Nature Conservancy’s government relations program with coalitions and stakeholder groups;
• Serving as a member of the Washington Senior Management Team;
• Engaging and supporting the Washington Board of Trustees’ Government Relations Committee; and
• Leading or participating in ballot initiative campaigns for public conservation funding and/or specific conservation policy issues.

Summary of Position Duties: