Government Affairs Specialist

The Legal department is now accepting applications for a Government Affairs Specialist to work in the Corporate Office in Tulsa, OK.

The position supports the implementation of strategic plans and engagement objectives to establish and maintain productive relationships with all levels of government authorities to achieve business goals. This position serves as primary point of contact between QuikTrip and elected officials at the local and state levels, as well as law enforcement and community organizations. This position will be expected to establishes partnerships and promotes collaboration between industry peers, community groups and nonprofit organizations, while serving as a liaison between various internal QuikTrip departments and governmental agencies to assist with QuikTrip business activities. This position is also expected to monitor and analyze proposed legislation, as well as emerging issues and trends, and to prepare reports and informational documents to inform and support business leaders. This position will report to the Manager of Public & Government Affairs.

The requirements for this position include:

• College degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or equivalent QuikTrip experience.
• 4-7 years’ experience in a legislative or executive branch of state or local government, and/or political journalism.
• Understanding of political and legislative processes, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, self-starter, strong organizational abilities and attentiveness to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. but may vary according to projects and deadlines. The minimum starting salary for this position can be up to $83,00-$103,700 per year, depending on related experience and qualifications.

More Job Description Details:

B. The functions for this position:

1. Serve as liaison between QuikTrip and government stakeholders, community groups, law enforcement agencies, charitable organizations, industry associations and other retail businesses.

• a. Serve as primary point of contact between QuikTrip and elected officials at the local and state levels, law enforcement and community organizations.
• b. Liaise with federal officials, as needed.
• c. Develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including elected officials and their staff, law enforcement agencies, non-profits, civic organizations, and other entities.
• d. Establish partnerships and promote collaboration between industry peers, community groups and nonprofit organizations with complementary objectives.
• e. Serve as QuikTrip’s representative and actively participate in political engagement, trade associations and industry coalitions.
• f. Support Manager of Government & Public Affairs in managing team of external consultants.

2. Monitor legislative and regulatory activities and analyze proposed legislative actions to determine their potential effect on QuikTrip.

• a. Prioritize public policy issues and clearly define QuikTrip's position
• b. Monitor progress of legislation of interest as they progress through the legislative process. Keep management informed of the status and prospects of key issues with regular written status reports. Generate timely and informative communications with QuikTrip management regarding legislative, regulatory and political information.

3. Influence legislation through direct contact with legislators and various public officials.

• a. Represent and protect QuikTrip’s interests by working with legislatures, associated authorities and all appropriate committees.
• b. Thoroughly understand QuikTrip's business operations and its organizational sources of technical information and expertise.
• c. Contact appropriate legislative members, government officials, and regulators to explain company position and gain their acceptance and approval.
• d. Represent QuikTrip as spokesperson before legislative bodies, as necessary.
• e. Assist legislators and staff with requests for assistance in QuikTrip-related areas.

4. Manage QuikTrip’s relationship with outside business representatives and organizations, such as state and local chambers of commerce, associated industries and trade groups, in coordinating joint efforts to influence legislative bodies in areas affecting the overall business community.

• a. Serve as a trusted advocate for QuikTrip and the c-store industry by providing honest and reliable information and support to elected officials and staff.
• b. Actively participate in political, government and industry coalitions, groups and trade associations.
• c. Build coalitions in support of QuikTrip's position on key issues with associates and trade organizations.
• d. Represent QuikTrip in a manner which projects a positive image to federal, state and locally elected officials, creating a favorable environment and atmosphere in which to conduct business.

5. Serve as liaison between various internal QuikTrip departments and governmental agencies to assist with QuikTrip business activities.

• a. Manage close relationship with Corporate Security and maintain and develop close relationship with law enforcement agencies, including local police departments, sheriff’s offices, code enforcement agencies and district attorneys.
• b. Maintain close relationship with Real Estate, Operations, Sales, and Licensing Departments to assist with store development, sales and operational activities that may be impacted by local laws, ordinances and regulations.

6. In coordination with Corporate Community Relations Manager, develop, implement and manage charitable and community relations strategy and effort.

• a. Continually analyze markets and divisions to identify charitable opportunities aligned with QuikTrip’s corporate charitable giving strategy, making recommendations to Corporate and Division management, where appropriate.
• b. Continuingly review and analyze QuikTrip’s philanthropic investments to ensure that giving and investments are strategic, intentional, and aligned with QuikTrip’s strategic goals.
• c. Monitor philanthropic partner progress, ensure program and investment metric accountability and tracking, and provide ongoing oversight of investment and partner efforts to maximize the impact of QuikTrip’s investments in the community.
• d. Oversee the collection, evaluation and dissemination of partner metrics.
• e. Work with Division management, Corporate Community Relations Manager, and Government Affairs Manager to develop strategic community engagement and deploy charitable giving funds based on QuikTrip’s strategic objectives.

C. Position in Organization:

• Reports to: Manager of Public & Government Affairs
• Directly supervises: N/A
• Indirectly supervises: N/A

D. Relationships:

• Inside the Company: Division offices, all Corporate departments, and all subsidiaries
• Outside the Company: Political figures and staff, Associations in which QuikTrip has memberships, Civic leaders, Community and Non-Profit organizations

E. Position Specifications: The required specifications (education, experience and skills) are those that the employee must have to hold the position. Applicants applying for this position must possess the required specifications in order to be considered for the job. The desired specifications are those that are not required for the employee to hold the position but the employee should try to obtain the desired education, experience and/or skills to be effective and successful in the position.

• 1. Required education: College degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or equivalent QuikTrip experience.
• 2. Desired education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Political Science or legal studies)
• 3. Required experience: 4-7 years’ experience in a legislative or executive branch of state or local government, and/or political journalism; or 7 or more years’ QuikTrip Store Operations experience with knowledge of all levels of Operations from store to upper management.
• 4. Desired experience: Past experience working with philanthropic organizations, prior community involvement, or policy making experience in the convenience store or petroleum industries.
• 5. Required skills: Understanding of political and legislative processes, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, self-starter, strong organizational abilities and attentiveness to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 6. Desired skills: Proficient at public speaking and extensive understanding of state and local political and public policy processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00 - $103,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• state or local government: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person