Sr. Local Government Specialist - Southwestern U.S. (Remote, 50% Travel)

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

10d•$89,544 - $129,839•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Local Government Specialist represents and advocates for Niagara Bottling before local governments and community groups at plant locations across the Southwestern United States. The role focuses on political advocacy, community engagement, and monitoring local policy decisions that may affect business operations. It serves as a key contact and subject matter expert for local stakeholders, elected officials, and internal business leaders on regional municipal affairs. The specialist monitors and analyzes local ordinances, ballot measures, and county regulations; provides political insights and executive updates; and develops an annual Southwest advocacy strategy aligned with public affairs and business goals. The role also partners with plant leadership and Niagara Cares on community partnerships and events, responds to emerging political, regulatory, and community issues, and prepares executive briefs, advocacy reports, and external messaging. The position requires 50% travel to Southwestern states, with evening and weekend availability as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
Demonstrated knowledge of and established relationships with local governments in the Southwestern United States.
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 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.
Ability to track local government activity and decisions.
Ability to travel 50% across Southwestern states.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
Master’s degree in Business Administration or another closely related field.
Experience working with elected officials, coalition partners, or advocacy campaigns.
Familiarity with Nevada, Colorado, or Arizona local government policies and processes.
IEDC or NDC certification.

Responsibilities

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 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, incorporating policy intelligence into corporate decision-making.
Develop and execute an annual Southwest advocacy strategy aligned with public affairs and operational business goals.
Partner with local plant leadership, community members, and local officials; assist plant management with local events and engagement.
Work with plant leadership and Niagara Cares to identify, evaluate, and engage community organizations, non-profits, and neighborhood groups.
Plan and execute community engagement events, sponsorship programs, and local partnerships with Niagara Cares.
Respond to emerging local political, regulatory, or community issues that may pose operational, financial, or reputational risks.
Partner with corporate communications to align regional messaging and address local stakeholder inquiries when needed.
Write, review, and deliver executive briefs, advocacy reports, and external messaging for local public forums.
Foster cross-functional teamwork, loyalty, and organizational effectiveness within assigned responsibilities.
Travel to Southwestern states, approximately 50% of the time.
Work evenings and weekends as required and attend community events during those times.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for 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 accident plans.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.