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David Careers

Public Affairs Associate - Seattle

Posted 7 days ago

sage groupHouston (TX)
Public Relations SpecialistsPublic Relations Agencies

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$65-75.00 hourly

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About the role

Public Affairs Associate_Community Events The Sage Group’s client, one of the top autonomous driving companies who combine specialized hardware and deep-learning AI, is hiring Public Affairs Associates in multiple regions. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative companies in the tech sector. The client Public Affairs team has a front seat at this exciting moment in the evolution of autonomous vehicles, transportation and tech. Successful navigation of the public affairs landscape is critically important for deploying and scaling the business. The team works directly with third party groups at the national, state and local levels to educate folks on the safety benefits of the technology and advance customer awareness and acceptance. Internally, our efforts support the innovative work of engineering, product, strategy, and partnerships teams, and we work closely with our marketing, communications and policy team colleagues.
Description: Serve as a Public Affairs Associate to attend events and manage relationships with influential community organizations in your region
In this role, you will:
  • Help manage relationships with influential community organizations and (non-elected) stakeholders across your region to establish trust and understanding of client’s autonomous driving technology before and after service launch
  • Represent client at community events: this includes coordinating local sponsorships, managing event logistics, attending - and in some cases delivering remarks - on behalf of the company
  • Work in close partnership with the communications, marketing, operations and public policy teams to ensure all work is grounded in research and supports business needs
  • Demonstrate ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and scalable action plans
  • Regional travel up to 25% of the time
  • Qualifications to be successful:
  • External relationship building experience 5+ years of public affairs, non-profit or marketing experience (in-house or agency)BA/BS degree Planning and executing in-person events, including onsite setup and breakdown, for community engagement
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment - Ability to make sound judgments with sensitivity and deftness High level of emotional intelligence and empathy towards vulnerable populations (seniors, people with disabilities etc.)Solution-oriented approach to problems
  • Excellent personal, analytical and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Experience managing agency support
Location: 100% remote but must live in the Seattle region for local events
Duration: 1 year to start plus extension and contract to hire potential
Compensation: $65-75.00 hourly, W-2 (medical, dental, vision and 401(k) w/ match offered + PTO)

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