Innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles
Leader in transportation electrification in north america
It’s us!
Every day, in our own way, we help improve our environment and our society.
Come build the future with us!
Why you should join our team
You’ll work in an exciting and constantly evolving work environment (you won’t get bored with us)!
We totally understandYour family and your health come first!
Your hours are flexible, and we trust you!
We are really opened to having employees working remotely – we know it works!
We offer (rock-solid) insurance coverage, and a great employee assistance program!
Reporting to the director of government relations, the government communications manager would oversee messaging designed to influence public policy, funding, legislation, and stakeholdersThis position would help tell lion electric’s story when it comes to elected official engagement, ride & drive events at state capitols and in washington d.c., and work with the government relations director to develop online campaignsThis position would help lion electric develop instant messaging around political events, think through pre-emptive campaigns for legislation and funding, and help highlight political messages necessary to open states and local markets to evs and ev infrastructure.
As part of your daily work, you would have to:
Take responsibility for drafting policy priorities and implementation plan for the lion electric, co.,
Keep the team up to date on all government related issues surrounding the electric vehicle industry,
Be visionary – be able to paint vision and motivate individuals and team to common goal,
Execute a game plan and strategies of the company,
Mentor and develop future leaders: coach up,
Be proficient with p&l,
Influence grants and government agencies for grants and fundings,
Communicate benefits of all-electric propulsion technology over conventional: assist fleets with securing public funding for projects where applicable,
Author and secure contracts for pilot projects and large deployments,
Work with our staff and after sales team to oversee the production, delivery, and deployment of vehicles,
Execute any other related tasks.
If you read our description this far, it means you’re interested! read on…
What you need to succeed in this position:
Education and experience
Currently has a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field,
5+ years experience in government relations or policy development & implementation,
Experience with legislative process and lobbying practices,
Experience in government affairs, procedures, policies,
Knowledge and industry business development experience in trucking industry, electric vehicles, or advanced clean transportation industry, its or related industries through b2b experience,
Must be a great motivator,
Must be a proven executor,
Must be able to develop future leaders – proven examples,
Preferred p&l proficiency,
Preferred experience working with grant and funding agencies.
Specific skills and/or abilities
Documented-proven track record with successful legislative implementation (legislation passed),
Ability to evaluate opportunities, prioritize, and close; results-oriented,
Experience drafting strategic government relations plans,
Experience working with government, municipalities, b2b (influence grants & government agencies),
Ability to communicate to all levels of the community including city councils, utilities, etc.,
Ability to leverage community-based organizations to meet legislative goals,
Proven experience in influencing and leading,
Excellent presentation skills,
Public speaking experience,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
Ability to work and communicate with both functional staff and c-suite level staff,
Creative, proactive, autonomous,
Be required to travel as needed,
Be able to work in an innovative context.
Languages and it knowledge
English – full fluency,
Bilingual is a plus,
Proficient in microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, microsoft dynamics 365 or another crm database.
We can’t wait to talk with you!
Job benefits
Flexible work schedule
Group insurance coverage
Opportunities for advancement
Recognition of years of service
Access to professional development
Competitive salaries
Exceptional work environment
Possibility to work remotely
