Director Public Relations & Government Affairs

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.
What does the Director of Public Relations & Government Affairs - Central Region do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Working in a multi-state geography, the Director will support our business operations by raising the company's visibility building and maintaining key relationships and growing our Government Affairs capabilities. The Director will represent and protect the company's interests with local, state, and federal officials, customers, trade associations and community partners. The position requires a dynamic leader equipped with excellent communications skills who understands political and legislative implications of Company and industry actions. Operating in a highly polarized and charged environment, the Director will balance the different actors and actions within the political spectrum, providing on-the-ground crisis and incident management to impacted territories while serving as media spokesperson, as needed.
Responsibilities:

• Build, preserve, and improve relationships with key government agencies, government officials, industry associations, NGOs, community opinion leaders, as well as with other relevant constituencies, including up-and-coming leaders to shape their perceptions of Swire Coca-Cola
• Provide strategic counsel to industry campaigns, lobbyists, trade associations and consultants on company's positions on tax and regulatory threats, proposed bans and other legislative and public policy challenges
• Serve as part of the Central Region leadership team participating in training and business team meetings to align with operational objectives and to serve as an SME on items related to Public Relations and Government Affairs
• Recommend, activate, track, and report on suggested memberships, contributions, and other community participation by the Company
• Coordinate with other parts of the function including Communications, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships to bring priorities to life in the Central Region; serve as territory owner for the function
• Provide crisis and incident management support to all parts of the business in the region
• Be accountable for ongoing Public Relations and community relations activities in assigned geography

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in political science, Public Relations, communications or similar. Required
• 6+ years' experience working in government relations, public affairs, Public Relations, and/or on staff with an elected official required
• Significant political campaign experience preferred (candidate, party, issue, ballot initiative, etc.)
• Relationships with key stakeholders in assigned geography
• Crisis management
• Position to be based in Denver, Colorado. Other states of coverage include Utah, Nevada, Wyoming (primary) and Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota (secondary)

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Base pay range is $119,380 to $164,146 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.
At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Maternity Disability Paid Leave, Parental Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 25

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