WGL - Advocacy Coordinator

AltaGas Ltd.; Washington; On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

AltaGas Ltd. is seeking a Policy Coordinator to join the Advocacy team, advancing policy goals at federal, state, and local levels.

You will support development and execution of policy activities, research, and communications to engage advocates and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication, data analysis/visualization skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Data analysis and visualization abilities.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring local, state and federal policy developments.
• Draft communications for public affairs campaigns.
• Weekly tracking and reporting of campaign metrics.

Skills

Clear communication

Data analysis

Presenting information

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Job Description

The coordinator will work closely with the Advocacy team to advance policy platform and advocacy goals at the federal, state, and local levels. This role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of policy related activities, programs, research, and communications that effectively engage advocates, stakeholders and advance the companies mission and vision.

Primary Duties

• Assist in monitoring, researching, tracking to local, state and federal policy developments and issues
• Assist in drafting communications for public affairs campaigns
• Weekly tracking and reporting of metrics related to campaigns
• Support government affairs and outreach to government officials as directed
• Draft fact sheets and other collateral related to policy and advocacy priorities
• Develop advocacy and policy-related updates relevant to the company that will be shared through newsletter, social media, etc.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, communications, or related field is preffered

Work Experience

• 0-2 years of experience

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for a broader audience.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (including both quantitative and qualitative analysis).
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, and must be able to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Candidate should be eager to learn about the industry and should do well working both independently and as a part of a team.

We offer a competitive salary range of $79,200 to $114,975 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

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For Canadian hires

AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person’s ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.