Government Affairs Manager

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the regional planning agency for Metro Boston, seeks a Government Affairs Manager (hereafter, Manager) to help achieve the public policy goals of its long-range regional plan, MetroFuture. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative environment to build a more sustainable and equitable future for metropolitan Boston. For further detail on MAPC and its government affairs work, see www.mapc.org.

Primary Duties: The Manager will work closely with other staff at MAPC, state agencies, local officials, community groups, businesses, and institutions to advance MAPC’s policy agenda in Metro Boston. The Manager oversees MAPC’s legislative team, which advocates for a wide range of bills and budget items at the State House to advance smart growth and regional collaboration. The Manager will play a lead role in identifying areas for advocacy, and developing and implementing strategies to accomplish MAPC’s legislative agenda. The Manager will 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.

Qualifications: MA in public administration, public policy, planning, politics or related field and four years of progressively more responsible related experience preferably in a public policy arena, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Broad knowledge of state, local and federal government functions, including a general understanding of municipal governance and finance, transportation, land use planning, and/or related fields.

This is a full time position with an excellent state employee benefits package. Starting salary will range from $65,000 to $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Position 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. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and encourage applications from minority group members, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others who may contribute to the agency’s diversity. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. SEE COMPLETE JOB AD ON MAPC Web site (www.mapc.org); (Jobs at MAPC), AND APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. Please attach cover letter, resume, writing sample, and and three professional references. Posted 3-11-15. Thomas E. Hauenstein, Operations Manager.