Director of Government Affairs

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.Title: Director, Government & Community AffairsDepartment: Community AffairsStatus: Full-TimePay Rate: $130,000 - $145,000/year*Reports to: Vice President, Government & Community Relations*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.The Director will conceive, organize, and direct a wide range of projects for the Government Affairs and Community Relations department, including oversight of government, neighborhood, and community relations programs. The Director will develop and enhance initiatives that support the Los Angeles Dodgers’ position in the community and with government entities. The job requires collaboration with internal departments and key external stakeholders to integrate legislative priorities and social responsibility considerations into core decision-making and planning. The Director will cultivate and maintain relationships with government at the local, state, and federal level, associated authorities, business groups, the community, numerous internal departments, and various other external entities.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Government AffairsLead the Dodgers’ efforts on public policy initiatives and interactions with public officials and their staff.Provide early identification of legislation, initiatives, programs, and issues that may affect the business operations and public policy goals of the Dodgers.Lead implementation of transportation related initiatives with internal stakeholders, Metro, and the LA Department of Transportation.Direct efforts to expand the use of Dodger Stadium for civic engagements.Direct non-baseball events in a manner that supports other baseball initiatives and builds support within the community and government.Develop internal strategies and policies for political campaign contributions.Manage, track and process political campaign contributions.Prepare budgets and related spreadsheets for the department.Oversee department hiring and management of direct reports.Community AffairsConceive the CR Annual Strategic Plan and execute annually using data driven tools.Develop and supervise a team of staff in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the community relations team.Manage CR staff's implementation of a multi-faceted community relations program.Manage CR led pre-game and game day on-field activities.Collaborate with the Vice President on Dodgers Public Relations strategy.Regularly oversee and make direct decisions to carry out numerous Community Affairs functions.Neighborhood RelationsDirect Dodger efforts to engage the community in a manner that results in support of initiatives.Along with the Vice President, represent the Dodgers’ organization at neighborhood committee meetings.Business DevelopmentWork across internal departments to develop legislative strategies for Dodgers’ operational initiatives.Develop strategies, programs and activations that generate revenue for the sponsorship and ticket sales teams.Compose and edit a broad range of written materials.Basic Requirements/Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 10 years previous experience in government and community relations.Proven track record working successfully with community marginalized groups.Ability to display independent judgement and evaluate new approaches to problem solving.Experience in creating and implementing training programs.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Goal oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic.Work experience in crisis communication.Demonstrate innovative thinking/spirit.Exceptional communication skills.Ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.Spanish or other language skills beyond English is a plus.Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

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