Are you passionate about shaping public policy and building strong relationships with government and industry stakeholders? SEL is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to lead strategic engagement with state policymakers, agencies, and trade associations. You’ll work closely with internal leaders and external partners to promote a fair and open business environment aligned with SEL’s values.
As a Public Affairs Manager, a typical day might include the following:
• Meeting with state officials or attending legislative sessions to advocate for SEL’s policy positions.
• Analyzing proposed regulations and laws to assess their impact on SEL operations and recommending strategic responses.
• Collaborating with trade associations and industry groups to align on policy initiatives.
• Communicating with SEL leadership and employees about current and upcoming government actions that may affect the business.
• Participating in team strategy sessions to align public affairs efforts with SEL’s mission and values.
This job might be for you if:
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar industry.
• You’re a strong communicator with excellent writing and speaking skills
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• You’re comfortable traveling up to 30% of the time
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word, and eager to learn new tools and responsibilities.
Location
Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
We anticipate filling this position as a Public Affairs Manager $88,000 - $120,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.