Managing Director, Government Affairs

AMP Sortation; United States; Remote; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Managing Director for Government Affairs to drive legislative advocacy and build relationships with key stakeholders in the waste and recycling sector. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by advancing AMP's mission to modernize recycling infrastructure through innovative AI solutions. You will collaborate with internal teams, represent the organization at various events, and leverage your extensive experience to influence policy and support business growth. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will help shape a sustainable future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account Contributions

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in project development and government partnerships.
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative issues impacting waste and recycling policies.
• Develop relationships with government officials to support waste goals.
• Lead advocacy efforts and secure funding for policy changes.

Skills

Project Development

Government Partnerships

Community Organizing

Political Campaigns

Policy Advocacy

Relationship Management

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.

AMP is hiring a Managing Director, Government Affairs reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer.

In this position you will advance local and state legislative and regulatory advocacy functions, including research, policy analysis and communications with audiences to advance AMP priority opportunities. The position must develop strong professional relationships with peers in key external groups such as state associations, public service organizations, community coalitions, and state policymakers to ensure the success of AMP’s government affairs program.

As our Managing Director, Government Affairs you will work to:

• Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory issues impacting AMP, with a focus on waste and recycling policies.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders to support waste diversion goals.
• Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, leveraging government contacts, and developing pricing strategies compliant with regulations.
• Lead advocacy efforts, securing funding, project support, and policy changes through collaboration with lobbyists and influencers.
• Serve as a national policy expert, supporting state and local go-to-market strategies and key account development.
• Collaborate with internal teams on sales, marketing, operations, and project development.
• Represent AMP at industry, government, and community events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

The successful candidate will have:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-15 years of experience in project development, government partnerships, community organizing, political campaigns, and/or policy advocacy
• Strong time-management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Motivational self-starter with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work within the parameters of a gated and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to recognize and address problems with expedited solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills.
• Ability to take part in collaborative efforts with peers and colleagues.
• A strong commitment to building community.
• High attention to detail

Preferred:

• A background with waste and recycling.

Working Location(s):

• Full-remote with regular travel to AMP's Louisville, CO HQ and travel to potential customer sites.

Travel Requirements:

• 25% - 50%

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Compensation Information: $195,000 - $210,000 per year plus bonus

Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications.

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
• Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• Benefits start the day you start
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Employer Monthly Contributions on Dependent and Individual Plans
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• FTO - Flexible Time Off