Government and Stakeholder Relations Mgr

The Mosaic Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus incentives

11 paid holidays

401k with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid paternity/maternity leave

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Job summary

The Mosaic Company, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, seeks a Government and Stakeholder Relations Manager to lead policy development and stakeholder engagement at local and state levels. You will shape Mosaic’s public affairs approach, build strategic relationships, and advise leadership on regulatory and industry issues essential to our license to operate.

With 8+ years in public affairs and a strong communications skillset, you will influence outcomes and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Journalism or related field.
• 8+ years of public affairs and government relations experience.
• 3+ years in strategic planning with measurable goals and outcomes.
• 3+ years in project management with briefing documents and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and understand local and state issues impacting Mosaic and engage in public policy debate.
• Develop Mosaic’s position across stakeholders and industry groups.
• Build and sustain relationships with community and non-profit partners.
• Advise leadership on public affairs strategy and license-to-operate issues.
• Collaborate with Communications and Public Affairs to advance corporate strategies.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder relations

Strategic planning

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Diplomacy

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America. At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs

The Government and Stakeholder Relations Manager will research and execute comprehensive policy, political, regulatory and stakeholder strategies at the local and state level that support and promote the mission and broad objectives of Mosaic and the phosphate industry.

This person will identify, analyze and anticipate emerging public policy issues and trends; develop and execute government advocacy plans before a wide variety of external audiences to favorably position Mosaic in relation to emerging issues and enhance trust and goodwill towards the company and the phosphate sector.

At the same time, this person will develop, direct and execute comprehensive policy and strategy related to stakeholder outreach and engagement through interaction and communication with critical organizations and communities; and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels of the business who have a vested interest in the success of strategic outcomes.

On a daily basis this person will mitigate important issues with a variety of stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Government Relations and Political Plans – Identify, evaluate and understand emerging local and state issues that impact Mosaic and engage strategically in public policy debate and advocacy.
• Proactively develop and advance Mosaic’s position to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Conduct regular, targeted outreach to key contacts including the development of relationships with carefully selected community and non-profit organizations that have an impact.
• Serve as advisor to industry and trade organizations as needed and play an integral role in the political strategy and activities of the company at the state level.
• Foster and cultivate new and existing relationships that benefit and increase goodwill toward the company on the local and state level.
• Partnering with communications and our local public affairs teams assist with the execution of Mosaic’s stakeholder engagement strategy – Identify, assess and understand opportunities and challenges related to the advancement of Mosaic’s license to operate.
• Develop and activate internal government relations reports and plans to engage leaders on key issues and strategies.
• Work with the Mosaic’s Public Affairs team to develop and execute broad corporate strategies for influencing favorable perceptions with the general public and key constituents in the company’s core operating areas.
• Manage issues affecting multiple functional groups, which will include collaborating with and providing strategic public affairs counsel to leadership, developing multi-disciplinary public affairs and stakeholder engagement plans, and ensuring consistency and synchronicity in communications, government relations, stakeholder outreach and community relations.
• Work with members of the global Public Affairs team to identify significant policy trends and issues and help craft and deliver the Mosaic story in ways that increase support for operations and maintain license to operate.
• Research, develop and create internal and external communications with a focus on building a greater understanding among non-technical audiences who are integral to Mosaic’s continued operations in Florida.
• Engage in special projects as required.
• Developing, planning, coaching and managing 2+ direct reports to meet overall goals aligned to global Public Affairs and company priorities.

What do you need for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Journalism or related field
• 8+ years of public affairs and government relations experience required
• 3+ years’ experience with strategic planning, including strategy development with measurable goals and outcomes
• 3+ years’ experience with project management, including preparing briefing documents, presentations and working with a variety of communications tools
• Experience managing people preferred
• Strong experience with stakeholder and government relations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent presentation, facilitation and listening skills
• Ability to understand and communicate persuasively about highly technical issues employees, potential external allies and opponents, and the public at all levels
• Highly professional demeanor and must have diplomacy skills
• Positive and goal-oriented individual who exhibits uncompromising principles and a superior work ethic
• Ability to create effective partnerships at all levels of a highly-matrixed organization
• Strong business acumen
• Well-organized with superior follow-through
• Excellent problem solver with strong decision-making skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills

What's in it for you:

• A competitive base salary + bonus incentives
• 11 paid holidays each year
• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
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The Mosaic Company

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the world's leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. At Mosaic, we act with integrity and we perform our work ethically and transparently.

We believe success comes when we make smart choices about how we engage our people, the way we manage our resources and our stewardship towards the environment.

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful work environment for our 13,000 employees across the globe. We hold ourselves responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and company. We are dedicated to ensuring Mosaic is a place where people are proud to work and grow.

Serving customers in over 40 countries we are committed to strengthening our product portfolio by rethinking and reengineering outdated processes and focusing on digitalization. We collaborate across departments and geographies in order to streamline best practices. We foster innovation, encourage new ideas and strive to achieve excellence with a humbleness that we can always improve. And we demonstrate our commitment to good corporate citizenship by acting thoughtfully and responsibly in our operating communities - contributing our expertise, innovative spirit and financial resources.

Career Opportunities at Mosaic

We are looking for bright and passionate individuals with an innovative spirit and a fresh perspective. We are seeking people knowledgeable in best-practices, comfortable with technology and digitalization, and who are interested in accelerating and optimizing performance. We want people who are motivated by our mission and our purpose.

In return, our employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and bonus plans, comprehensive health benefits, attractive retirement savings plan, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, a safety-centered culture, meaningful career development opportunities and a growing focus on a flexible work-life balance.

Invest in your Yourself! Most importantly, as an employee at Mosaic, you can rest assured at the end of each day you’re helping the world grow the food it needs.

Are you ready to build your career with an industry global leader? Are you ready to help feed and fuel the world?