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Government Affairs Specialist

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)

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The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the regional planning agency for Metro Boston, seeks a Government Affairs Specialist to help further the public policy goals of the agency and implement the legislative components of the long-range regional plan, MetroFuture. The Government Affairs Specialist is a core member of MAPC’s legislative team, which advocates for a wide range of issues with legislators on Beacon Hill, and on occasion, on federal issues.

Duties include developing the agency’s legislative agenda; the Specialist will also help provide legislative and advocacy support for the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA), the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, Transportation for Massachusetts, and other allies. In addition, managing and coordinating the activities of MAPC’s Legislative Committee; preparing and drafting testimony and correspondence to legislators; meeting with legislators and legislative staff; as well as Administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications include: BA in public policy, planning or a related field and four to six years of progressively more responsible related experience preferably in a public policy arena, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. State House experience strongly preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Broad knowledge of state, local and federal government functions, including a general understanding of municipal governance and finance, land use planning or related fields is a plus.

Compensation and benefits consistent with experience and based on MAPC’s personnel policy. Salary range from $48,000-$58,000, depending on experience. MAPC employees receive an excellent state employee benefits package, including group health insurance.

PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB AD AT www.mapc.org (Jobs at MAPC) and APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. Please attach a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references. The position is open until filled. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC is an EOE/AA employer. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. Posted June 24, 2015. Thomas E. Hauenstein, Operations Manager.