Hybrid Senior Area Manager – Public and Government Affairs

at WM

• Job title: Senior Area Manager – Public and Government Affairs
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $137,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Senior Area Manager in Public and Government Affairs responsible for enhancing WM's community relations. Collaborating with public sector and managing government affairs with extensive strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the research, development, planning and implementation of the strategies and programs that will enhance WM's relations with the community, the public, governmental and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees
• Coordinate with Public Sector and Sales and determine action steps that eliminate overlap and identified opportunities
• Manages government and regulatory affairs, including lobbying before state legislatures and elected officials
• Analyzes and implements strategic plans to impact proposed legislation, regulations, or local ordinances in favor of WM
• Directs lobbyists and PR personnel on strategy to convey the Company’s position
• Develops communication materials and resources including media and outreach materials, advertising, writing/editing newsletters, speeches, and presentations to promote greater awareness and understanding of WM business and operations
• Works with marketing and advertising personnel to identify opportunities to increase company visibility
• Develops contacts and relationships with media representatives to create opportunities for keeping the company in front of public and the trade
• Creates and coordinates execution of district community relations plans including grassroots initiatives, charitable donations, local government affairs, media relations and communications to support expansions and project development
• Directs WM response to business issues or events that will impact the public
• Works with district/business unit managers to develop and promote community relations programs including business and education programs
• Manages communication costs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Affairs/Relations, Business Administration or similar area of study
• Twelve or more years previous government affairs and public relations experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Days