Regional Government Affairs Liaison

National Education Association; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and ϟ

Public transportation reimbursements

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a public water agency serving 19 million people, seeks a Government and Regional Affairs Representative to coordinate regional outreach and act as liaison between Metropolitan, member agencies, local governments, and officials in Eastern LA, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

You will monitor legislation, present complex water and policy issues, lead outreach events, organize tours, and build trust with diverse stakeholders while working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years relevant experience.
• Experience interacting with elected officials, stakeholder groups and/or municipal agencies.
• Valid California Driver’s License required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with member agencies, elected officials, local government leaders, community organizations, businesses, and other regional stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary regional liaison for Metropolitan, responding to questions and providing information about programs, policies, projects, legislation, and community initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret legislative, regulatory, and policy issues and communicate their potential impact to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Metropolitan at civic, business, community, and trade association meetings throughout the region.
• Give presentations and communicate complex water, legislative, and policy issues in a clear, accessible way.
• Coordinate regional outreach activities, special events, and meetings that strengthen collaboration between Metropolitan and its member agencies and communities.
• Organize and lead facility tours and specialized inspection visits for member agencies, elected officials, public agencies, and community or business organizations.
• Work independently while exercising sound judgment in interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, legislation, and regional issues.

Skills

Government relations

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a public water agency serving 19 million people, seeks a Government and Regional Affairs Representative to coordinate regional outreach and act as liaison between Metropolitan, member agencies, local governments, and officials in Eastern LA, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

You will monitor legislation, present complex water and policy issues, lead outreach events, organize tours, and build trust with diverse stakeholders while working