WGL - Advocacy Coordinator

Job Description

The coordinator will work closely with the Advocacy team to advance policy platform and advocacy goals at the federal, state, and local levels. This role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of policy related activities, programs, research, and communications that effectively engage advocates, stakeholders and advance the companies mission and vision.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in monitoring, researching, tracking to local, state and federal policy developments and issues
• Assist in drafting communications for public affairs campaigns
• Weekly tracking and reporting of metrics related to campaigns
• Support government affairs and outreach to government officials as directed
• Draft fact sheets and other collateral related to policy and advocacy priorities
• Develop advocacy and policy-related updates relevant to the company that will be shared through newsletter, social media, etc.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, communications, or related field is preffered

Work Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for a broader audience.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (including both quantitative and qualitative analysis).
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, and must be able to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Candidate should be eager to learn about the industry and should do well working both independently and as a part of a team.

We offer a competitive salary range of $79,200 to $114,975 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply 

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission:  https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.