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.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

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.

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

Government Affairs Specialist

The Government Affairs Specialist will assist in the coordination and implementation of government affairs strategies and activities at the state and local levels that advance the interests of Niagara Bottling and the bottled water industry. The job may include representing the company before state and local governments and administrative agencies, community affairs as well as strategically planning, managing and executing other activities and events that advance the company’s overall objectives. The Government Affairs Specialist will report to the Director of Economic Development and Government Relations.

Detailed Description

Coordinate legislative efforts by working with local and state governments

Analyze and interpret government policies and their potential impact to Niagara and the bottled water industry

Identify and work with professional lobbyist firms as appropriate and necessary

Provides reports on business opportunities and legislation affecting company policies

Compile and file all reports necessary to stay in compliance with the various State Offices of Ethics

Participate in State and Regional Industry and/or Professional Associations as necessary

Manage Niagara’s Elected Official Outreach Program (EO-OP)

Coordinate governmental relations activities with members of the Economic Development and Charitable Giving (Foundation) Teams when appropriate and necessary

Other duties as assigned

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.

Work Experience/KSA’s

3-5 years – In field

Preferred:

5-7 years – In field

*experience may include 1 to 2 years work/internship experience in a professional office setting, preferably in (but not limited to) State or Congressional Offices

Competencies

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulations

Must be able to work independently; yet collaboratively with both internal and external peers, elected officials, regulators and constituencies

Excellent grammar, proofreading, presentation and organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure and on multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines

Ability to problem solve and work through a process

Demonstrated understanding of local and state governments’ policies and procedures

Must be able to build and grow professional relationships

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance and operate with integrity and within the core values of the company

Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.)

Travel required

Additionally, the Government Affairs Specialist embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead like an owner

Overcomes obstacles and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving objectives

Demonstrates honesty and readily admits to mistakes

Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively

InnovACT

Makes recommendations to continually improve policies, methods, procedures and/or products

Challenges upwards effectively and appropriately

Increases performance through greater efficiency

Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances

Confronts tough issues respectively and to resolution

Find a way

Demonstrates the skills and behaviors required to achieve individual performance expectations

Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

Demonstrates determination and persistence while treating others with respect

Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be great

Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities

Suspends instant judgment in order to seek information, when safety is not an issue

Has courageous conversations around difficult issues

Communicates clearly and promptly up, down and across

Demonstrates active listening

Is open-minded when forming opinions

Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Minimum Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or Public Administration