Sr. Local Government Specialist - Southwestern U.S.; Remote, Travel

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Sr. Local Government Specialist is responsible for representing and advocating the interests of Niagara Bottling before local government in our plant locations in the Southwestern States. The document outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for representing Niagara Bottling before local governments and community groups in the Southwestern United States, focusing on political advocacy, community engagement, and monitoring local policy decisions impacting business operations.

It specifies required qualifications including a bachelor’s degree, experience in local government, knowledge of Southwestern water policy, and the ability to work flexible hours with travel across the region. The role includes leadership, communication, and project management duties, as well as attending community events and maintaining relationships with diverse stake holders and local officials.

• Government Relations & Political Advocacy:
  • Represent Niagara Bottling before local government officials, city councils, county commissions, and regional public agencies across assigned Southwest jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate and carry out targeted 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.
• Policy Management & Strategic Analysis:
  • 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 processes.
  • Develop and execute an annual Southwest advocacy strategy aligned with broader public affairs and operational business goals.
  • Partner with local plant leadership, the community and local officials.
  • Assist plant management in local events and engagement.
• Community Engagement & Niagara Cares:
  • Collaborate with local bottling plant leadership and Niagara Cares to identify, evaluate, and engage community organizations, non-profits, and neighborhood groups.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute community engagement events, sponsorship programs, and local partnerships with Niagara Cares.
• Crisis Management & Issue Mitigation:
  • Serve as a first responder and liaison for emerging local political, regulatory, or community issues that pose operational, financial, or reputational risks.
  • Partner with corporate communications to align regional messaging and handle local stakeholder inquiries when needed.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Write, review, and deliver regular executive briefs, advocacy reports, and external messaging for local public forums.
  • Exercise leadership within assigned responsibilities, fostering cross-functional teamwork, loyalty, and organizational effectiveness.
• 50% travel required to Southwest states.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

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