New Job Director Of Government Affairs - (Mandarin/ Chinese Required) In California

Position Summary:

The Director of Government Affairs will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs. In this highly visible position, the successful candidate will leverage a background in politics, political consulting, public administration, and business to take a critical role in developing, nurturing, and maintaining outstanding relationships with all relevant community stakeholders including: City staff, elected officials, and other influential members of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide stewardship for compliance with our contracts.
• Actively engage in community organizations including Chamber of Commerce, service clubs and other charitable organizations to promote Athens.
• Attend City, business and community events as an Athens representative.
• Responsible for gathering, interpreting, and informing management on potential business risks and opportunities in designated markets.
• Interface with all company functions to successfully execute community events.
• Provide knowledge and interpretation to Government Affairs Team regarding City political dynamics.
• Meet with customers as directed to ensure both end-user and city needs are met.
• Interface with yard management and personnel regarding issues associated with customer accounts.
• Analyze lost unfavorable business events and pursue corrective actions as directed.
• Maintain awareness of legislation, competition and trends affecting industry. Report new information to Government Affairs Team as it becomes available.
• Participate in regular department meetings.
• Provide weekly and or monthly reports on all activities as directed.
• Participate in annual department planning and budgeting.
• Attend Industry and Public Agency Association meetings as directed.
• Timely completion of all other assignments as directed by the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs.

Required Qualifications:

• At least five years in Politics as an elected official, or staff member.
• At least five years in business in a “front End” roll such as Sales, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with negotiating contracts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

· A Master’s Degree in a related field.

· Bilingual in Mandarin/ Chinese

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $156,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person