Director Public Relations & Govt Affairs
Swire Pacific Holdings Inc.
Bellevue, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$152,264–$199,846 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Acute Care, Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Beverages, Budget Reporting, Business Operations, Business Support, Campaigns, Cocoa Programming Language, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Crisis Management, E Programming Language, Employee Assistance Plan, Geography, Government, Government Relations, Health Plan, Incident Management, Incident Response, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Lobbying, Media Buying and Planning, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Physical Therapy, Political Campaign, Political Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
19 days ago
Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
Health Savings Accounts w/company match
FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
FREE Employee Assistance Program
Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
Discounted & free product
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for career advancement
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
Job Details:
Job Level: 8
What does the Director Public Relations & Government Affairs do at Swire Cocoa-Cola?
The Director of Public Relations & Government Affairs serves as a regional leader for Swire Coca-Cola, USA, overseeing a multi-state territory to support business operations by enhancing the company's visibility, cultivating and maintaining key relationships, and strengthening government affairs capabilities. As a critical member of the Public Relations and Government Affairs team, this role reports to the Senior Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs and is the primary media spokesperson and represents the company's interests at local, state, and federal levels, engaging with both public and private sector partners. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of navigating complex political and legislative landscapes and managing crisis and incident response within their region. The director must effectively operate in a highly polarized environment, balancing diverse stakeholders and actions across the political spectrum.
Responsibilities:
Build, preserve and improve relationships with key government agencies and officials, industry associations and NGOs, main community opinion and thought leaders, as well as with other relevant constituencies to be able to shape their perceptions of Swire Coca-Cola.
Develop ongoing relationships with key elected officials, including identifying up-and-coming leaders.
Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profits and other community organizations, which includes activating events.
Network with industry, customer and other relevant peers for information gathering and relationship building.
Provide strategic counsel to industry campaigns, lobbyists and consultants on company's positions on outside threats, including tax and regulatory threats, derogatory labeling legislation, and other legislative, regulatory and public policy challenges.
Participate in training and business team meetings to align with operational objectives and provide public relations and government relations perspective.
Recommend, activate, maintain a budget, and report on suggested memberships, contributions and other community participation by the company.
Monitor relevant media outlets, plan proactive and reactive communication strategies, and serve as spokesperson when needed.
Provide crisis and incident management support to all parts of the business.
Be accountable for ongoing public relations and community relations activities in assigned geography.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in political science, public relations, communications or similar required.
6+ years' experience working in government relations, public affairs, public relations, and/or on staff with an elected official required.
Significant political campaign experience (candidate, party, issue, ballot initiative, etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of political landscape in assigned geography.
Experience building relationships with key business and public space stakeholders.
Crisis management experience beginning to end.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
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Base pay range is $152,264 to $199,846 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.
At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement. We also offer the following paid time off benefits on a calendar year or anniversary year basis: 120 hours of Paid Vacation, 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement), 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Paid Floating Holidays, 8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave, up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility), and up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility).
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Swire Coca-Cola, USA is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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