Legislative & Governmental Affairs Coordinator

Brazos River Authority•Taylor, TX

2d•$88,386 - $114,459•Remote

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to develop and maintain relationships with customers, elected officials, community organizations, and municipalities for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). Responsibilities include assisting the Legislative & Governmental Affairs (LGA) Manager with government and public affairs by assisting with the development of BRA legislative strategies; developing and maintaining good working relationships with local elected officials and decision makers; and communicating BRA priorities with local and state elected officials to help implement BRA legislative strategies. This is accomplished by creating general correspondences; staying abreast of BRA programs, issues, and state planning efforts; performing customer outreach; attending and speaking at public meetings; corresponding with local, state, and federal agencies; coordinating communication strategies with the LGA Manager and the Public Information Officer; maintaining a positive relationship with media representatives and the public; gathering intelligence about a variety of issues including problems, business opportunities, and issues of interest and sharing that information with the appropriate individual at the BRA; coordinating with BRA staff on project development strategies and offering local and legislative expertise; acting as a liaison between the BRA and the local basin stakeholders; scheduling, planning, and participating in outside meetings on behalf of the BRA; providing reports to management; working with outside consultants; interacting with other employees and the public; and any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Residing within a 50-mile radius of The Texas State Capitol
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and a Good Driving Record

Nice To Haves

Minimum three years' experience in local/regional/state government and public relations

Responsibilities

Assist the Legislative & Governmental Affairs (LGA) Manager with government and public affairs by assisting with the development of BRA legislative strategies.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with local elected officials and decision makers.
Communicate BRA priorities with local and state elected officials to help implement BRA legislative strategies.
Create general correspondences.
Stay abreast of BRA programs, issues, and state planning efforts.
Perform customer outreach.
Attend and speak at public meetings.
Correspond with local, state, and federal agencies.
Coordinate communication strategies with the LGA Manager and the Public Information Officer.
Maintain a positive relationship with media representatives and the public.
Gather intelligence about a variety of issues including problems, business opportunities, and issues of interest and share that information with the appropriate individual at the BRA.
Coordinate with BRA staff on project development strategies and offer local and legislative expertise.
Act as a liaison between the BRA and the local basin stakeholders.
Schedule, plan, and participate in outside meetings on behalf of the BRA.
Provide reports to management.
Work with outside consultants.
Interact with other employees and the public.
Perform any other duties as assigned.