Nike View Job 

United Kingdom, England, London 

588333946

This position is suitable for individuals with experience representing corporate interests to guide Portland area government and state legislative policies and political agendas. Candidates should possess strong experience and skills in strategic coalition building, communication, and influencing, as well as hold active relationships with current elected officials. The role requires managing a dynamic portfolio and simplifying complex issues.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The role will serve as the lead for maintaining and building relationships with WHQ region mayors, city councilors, county officials, along with state legislators and statewide leaders, public safety/law enforcement and other regional stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree inP olitical Science/Public Policyor related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• 10+ years of government and public affairs leadership experience in Oregon spanning the public and private sectors with a focus on the Portland metro region

• Established track record of setting and successfully executing strategic stakeholder coalition-building and project management in the Portland area and with the state legislature

• Expertise with priority policy areas (e.g., tax, trade, digital, sustainability)

• Experience building and executing a Portland regional city and county political contribution plan, along with state-level political engagement plans

• Capable of both detailed analysis and high-level reporting

• Experience advising senior executives

• Existing and active relationships with government representatives in the City of Portland, Multnomah and Washington Counties, and state legislative and executive office stakeholders

• Ability to represent the company publicly in a variety of professional settings

• Excellent oral and written communication and influencing skills

• Knowledge and experience complying with ethics, lobbying and campaign finance reporting

• Participation in and passion for sports preferred