Government Relations Manager - WestOverview:Location: Remote - WestTravel: Local and regional travel is required, occasionally national travel may be required.
Eligible for Commission/Bonus: Yes
Education: Bachelor's degree is required; Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field major is preferred. Master's degree is preferred.
Responsibilities:- Develop and execute strategic government relations plans within the West, focusing on municipal and state-level initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including:
- Mayors, City Councilors, and other municipal officials
- School Superintendents, School Boards, and Transportation Directors
- Court staff, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Agencies
- State Legislators and their staff (including former Chiefs of Staff)
- Advocate for legislative and regulatory changes that support the use of AI-powered school bus safety technology.
- Conduct research and analysis on relevant legislation, regulations, and policy issues.
- Represent BusPatrol at public hearings, conferences, and other relevant events.
- Develop and implement grassroots campaigns to raise awareness of school bus safety issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Legal, to achieve business objectives.
- Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory developments.
- Contribute to the development of best practices for government relations within the company.
Qualifications:- 3-5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field.
- Proven experience working with elected officials at the municipal and/or state level.
- Experience working with school districts, law enforcement agencies, or other relevant stakeholders is a strong plus.
- Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes in the West
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for public safety and a commitment to making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field preferred.
Bonus Points:- Experience working on school safety or transportation issues.
- Experience with lobbying and grassroots advocacy campaigns.
- Experience working with technology companies.
- Experience working with numerous municipality stakeholders on public policy initiatives in IL.
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