Remote-Eligible Industry Affairs Leader

Canopy Management Group Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Employer-funded Health Reimbursement安排

Dental & vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability coverage

FSA with pre-tax savings

401k retirement plan with company matc

Paid vacation, sick, holidays, summer半

Volunteer time off

Donation matching program

Job summary

Canopy Management Group is seeking an Industry Affairs Manager to lead multi-faceted initiatives across sustainability, policy advocacy, and best practices within trade and manufacturing sectors for multiple client organizations.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic project management, and thoughtful written communications, with opportunities to engage with boards, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in association management, nonprofit leadership, public affairs, government relations, member engagement, industry affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with board members, volunteers, member companies, partner organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, industry leaders, members, and diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead meetings, facilitate discussions, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and move initiatives forward.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and translate information into actionable plans.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, packaging, forestry, sustainability, recycling, environmental policy, or related industries, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Industry Representation: Act as a key representative on client and industry calls, meetings, and events.
• Initiative Leadership: Spearhead industry-driven projects around sustainability, policy advocacy, and best practices within the trade and manufacturing sectors.
• Policy & Compliance Advocacy: Communicate complex policy, industry, and sustainability issues effectively to diverse stakeholders, and provide insight into regulatory trends relevant to client industries.
• Event Participation: Attend key industry events, client meetings, and conferences to foster relationships and provide in-person support for industry initiatives.
• Consensus Building: Work collaboratively with board, committees, clients, and internal teams to reach consensus and mediate differing perspectives.
• Content Development: Prepare clear reports, presentations, and policy briefs to communicate client updates and industry trends to membership and boards.
• Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring clients receive insights on sustainability, regulatory compliance, and advocacy opportunities.
• Public Speaking and Presentations: Present policy updates and educational content at conferences and client events.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Written communication

Meeting facilitation

Strategic project management

Policy analysis

Industry knowledge

Education

CAE credential (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Canopy Management Group is seeking an Industry Affairs Manager to lead multi-faceted initiatives across sustainability, policy advocacy, and best practices within trade and manufacturing sectors for multiple client organizations.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic project management, and thoughtful written communications, with opportunities to engage with boards, policymakers, and industry leaders.