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Government Relations Manager - Remote at United Natural Foods Inc

Posted in Admin - Clerical 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island





Job Description:

Purpose:  The purpose of the Government Relations Manager is to help lead a growing Government & Public Relations team responsible for UNFI’s engagement with key influencers at state capitols and at the federal level on issues related to the food retail and wholesale sector including climate change and sustainability, food safety, trade, transportation, labor, nutrition, and many other topics. The Manager of Government & Public Relations should be an experienced professional with an eagerness to work to build UNFI’s presence with government officials and advance our mission

 

Job Responsibilities:

• (30%) Execute an advocacy and engagement plan that positions UNFI before policymakers and key opinion shapers inside and outside government.

• (25%) Assist in strategic engagements with stakeholders, trade associations and coalitions.

• (20%) Build and maintain relationships with junior-level staff in key States, Capitol Hill and Administration offices to build champions for issue specific advocacy goals.

• (10%) Keep track of important developments and hearings on Capitol Hill and at State Capitols as they relate to specific issue portfolio.

• (15%) Work with UNFI cross functional teams and executives to understand priorities and leverage relationships and assist with building out a strategy as needed to execute on specific priorities.

Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.

• Strong time-management and organizational skills needed.

• Must be self-motivated

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Some travel may be required

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday

• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job.

All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel

so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.





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