Senior Local Government Specialist – Southwestern U.S., 50% Travel

Niagara Bottling

. Represent Niagara Bottling before local government officials, city councils, county commissions, and regional public agencies across assigned Southwest jurisdictions .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $87,360 - $126,672 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in local government relations, community engagement, and political advocacy within the Southwestern US. Proficient in developing strategic partnerships and executing community programs while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Political ScienceExperience In Community Program PlanningKnowledge Of Southwestern Water PolicyOutstanding Written And Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Organizational And Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Political AdvocacyStakeholder OutreachMunicipal Ordinance AnalysisCommunity Engagement Event PlanningProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional TeamworkPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDigital Communication Platforms

Industry Keywords

Local Government RelationsPublic AffairsCoalition-BuildingSouthwestern US JurisdictionsElected Officials Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Niagara Bottling before local government officials, city councils, county commissions, and regional public agencies across assigned Southwest jurisdictions
Coordinate and carry out local political advocacy, coalition-building initiatives, and stakeholder outreach
Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for local stakeholders, elected officials, and internal business leaders on regional municipal affairs
Monitor, analyze, and report on municipal ordinances, regional ballot measures, and county regulations affecting plant operations, land use zoning, commercial trucking, packaging, and water management
Provide real-time political insights and executive updates, integrating policy intelligence into corporate decision-making
Develop and execute an annual Southwest advocacy strategy aligned with public affairs and operational goals
Partner with local plant leadership, community organizations, Niagara Cares, and local officials
Assist plant management with local events and engagement
Plan, coordinate, and execute community engagement events, sponsorship programs, and local partnerships
Serve as first responder and liaison for emerging local political, regulatory, or community issues
Partner with corporate communications to align regional messaging and handle local stakeholder inquiries
Write, review, and deliver executive briefs, advocacy reports, and external messaging for local public forums
Exercise leadership within assigned responsibilities and foster cross-functional teamwork

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field
Minimum 4 years’ experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of and established relationships with local governments in Southwestern US
Understanding of Southwestern water policy and local decision making
Experience planning and implementing community programs and events
Experience building partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills suited for public council meetings and internal executive updates
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital communication platforms
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Experience working with elected officials, coalition partners, or advocacy campaigns
Familiarity with Nevada, Colorado, or Arizona local government policies and processes
Ability to track local government activity and decisions
Ability to attend community events during evenings and weekends
50% travel required to Southwest states
Required foreign language: None
Required certification/license: N/A

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package