Senior Manager, Government Affairs (Remote)

Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Advocate for a vital industry that creates essential everyday products from renewable and recyclable resources. Reporting to the Senior Director, Government Affairs, this position will advocate for member interests and manages California state and local government affairs, as well as those for other assigned western states. They ensure the coordination of association state lobbying efforts with overall policy goals of association members. With respect to California specifically, the Senior Manager, Government Affairs provides California regulatory, policy, and technical support on various issues related to the marketplace and environmental regulations in California.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) values diverse backgrounds and capabilities and invites all talented individuals to apply to be part of our team and support our culture and mission. We encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas, and different perspectives to reach our goals and we support work / life balance.

Essential Job Functions :

• Advocate for industry and / or member interests in California and a portfolio of other assigned states (including Oregon and Washington) by tracking, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative activities
• Manage state contract lobbyists and other outside consultants as assigned
• Write letters, testimony, and various association communications
• Serve as a liaison to California state and local public policy groups and similar groups in other assigned states
• Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators, executive branch officials, and regulators in California and other assigned states
• Testify before state legislative and regulatory bodies in California and other assigned states
• Design and implement industry advocacy events which serve as educational opportunities for California state legislators, regulators, or other decision-makers and highlight the industry's accomplishments
• Maintain relationships and coordinate with outside interest groups in coalitions and on shared state legislative goals
• Analyze emerging California state regulatory and policy issues; identify potential impacts / opportunities to the paper and wood products industry
• Formulate industry policies and positions based on California regulatory, policy, and legislative initiatives.

Drive Industry Alignment and Develop Issue Expertise :

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Compensation and Benefits :

The salary for this position is expected to be between $130,000-$145,000. This is a good-faith estimate based on market data for comparable positions and the current budgeted amount for this role. Factors to be considered when determining the salary of the selected candidate include relevant skills, experience, and knowledge, and the alignment of these qualities with those of existing staff.

We offer a generous benefits package that currently includes : Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick leave totaling 27-42 days per year (based on relevant experience), plus holidays and paid Parental Leave; 100%-85% paid CareFirst medical plans for employees and their families; Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 9% employer contribution (after waiting period); Plus dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account...

Location :

The person hired for this position will be expected to work remotely from home in the Sacramento, CA metro area.

About AF&PA :

AF&PA serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day. The U.S. forest products industry employs more than 925,000 people, largely in rural America, and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 44 states. Our industry accounts for approximately 4.7% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufacturing more than $435 billion in products annually. AF&PA member companies are significant producers and users of renewable biomass energy and are committed to making sustainable products for a sustainable future through the industry's decades-long initiative Better Practices, Better Planet 2030. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on X @ForestandPaper.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

AF&PA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all talented individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Your Rights :

Applicants have rights under federal employment laws. Information may be found on the Department of Labor's website (https : / / www.dol.gov) as well as through these available notices : Know Your Rights; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).