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Manager, Public Affairs

OtherDirector, Public Affairs

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Public Affairs Manager – USA Location: Omaha/Lincoln, Nebraska area or Plymouth, MNReports to: Vice President,

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OtherDirector, Public Affairs

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→Build and maintain strong relationships with federal and State legislators, congressional offices, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, trade industry associations, composting community, agricultural associations, and industry leaders.
→Represent the company with elected officials and policymakers, clearly and persuasively communicating our business and policy interests.
→Monitor and engage on state and federal legislation and regulation affecting our business, customers, and the compostable and biobased materials industry.
→Identify emerging legislative risks and opportunities and recommend effective advocacy strategies.
→Represent the company in legislative meetings, hearings, fly-ins, facility visits, industry associations, coalitions, and other external forums.
→Develop testimony, comments, talking points, briefing materials, position statements, and other advocacy communications.
→Translate complex policy developments into clear business implications and recommendations for leadership and our commercial, legal, and sustainability teams.
→Serve as a policy resource for key customers when legislative or regulatory developments affect their businesses.

Bachelor's degree; agriculture, agricultural business, public policy, political science, biotechnology, business, or a related field preferred.
Experience in government affairs, legislative affairs, agriculture, public policy, circular economy, industry advocacy, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of the political and legislative landscape, with established relationships in Nebraska government, agriculture, economic development, or related industries strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process and the ability to effectively engage on federal issues.
Good understanding of composting and recycling as well as waste management operations that are relevant for bioplastics items.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to make complex issues understandable and advocate persuasively.
Confidence and judgment to effectively engage elected officials, senior leaders, customers, associations, composting community and industry stakeholders.
Ability to navigate politically sensitive issues and work effectively across political perspectives while keeping business interests at the center of the conversation.
Strong initiative, judgment, and follow-through.
Ability to travel up to 50%