Manager, Public Affairs & Advocacy

AAA Mountain West Group • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager, Public Affairs and Advocacy, you will be the driving force behind AAA Mountain West Group’s (MWG) advocacy and education initiatives, translating strategic priorities into effective, results-driven campaigns. This role champions AAA MWG’s priorities across its diverse footprint by planning and executing multi-channel public affairs campaigns that build goodwill and reinforce AAA’s commitment as a mission-driven organization to deliver results for our communities and Members. NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Phoenix, AZ office.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading the strategy, development, and implementation of advocacy campaigns (traditional, digital, and social media).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing and compelling narrative development for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor staff, demonstrating impact and influence.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and diverse communities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze complex information quickly, interpret data, and develop effective advocacy strategies.
• Experience with project management and familiarity with advocacy campaign strategies to measure results and effectiveness.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role, including mentoring staff or managing direct reports.
• Knowledge of Public Policy and Government Relations landscape.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in advocacy, public affairs, campaign management, or government relations, with a demonstrated track record of success.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social impact, safety, or transportation issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy Campaign Management: Lead the strategy, development, and implementation of high-impact advocacy and education campaigns to promote AAA’s policy positions and key business initiatives (e.g., road safety, impaired driving prevention, Slow Down, Move Over).
• Own the project management cycle for all advocacy efforts, managing the process from initial planning and analysis through implementation and comprehensive post-campaign review.
• Lead and mentor a direct report focusing on advocacy and public affairs campaigns.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Foster and maintain relationships with a wide range of external partners, including advocacy coalitions, member organizations, and grassroots partnerships across AAA MWG footprint.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Road Service, Internal Communications) on key initiatives to create compelling narratives and messaging (fact sheets, talking points, social media content) that resonate with diverse audiences across traditional, digital, and social media channels.
• Strategic Planning and Operations: Manage advocacy programs for AAA MWG, leveraging Foundation research to increase awareness and campaign analytics to track effectiveness.
• Deliver metric insights and recommendations to the Government Affairs Director to help strategize the path forward and allocate resources effective

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees