Government Relations Advocate
Government Relations Advocate
Contact: Recruiting
The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization, which provides a wide array of legislative, training, and other services to all cities and towns in the state of Washington. AWC is recruiting for the position of Government Relations Advocate with the primary responsibility for economic development, public works, and transportation issues. The advocate (lobbyist) advances city government interests with state and local government elected and appointed officials, and influences the development of laws, policies, budgets, and regulations for state, and local programs that affect cities.
Minimum qualifications
The successful candidate will have Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, political science, or related field required, master’s degree preferred; 5 years of experience as a municipal official, intergovernmental relations or lobbying experience, or as a staff member with a state legislature, or other legislative experience
Competitive salary; excellent benefits package.
How to apply
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Application (pdf) OR Application (Word)
Return completed materials to AWC at recruiting@awcnet.org or return to AWC Human Resources, 1076 Franklin St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 or 360-753-0149 by 5 pm, September 10.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.