Publix Jobs Home

Government Relations Manager, PAC and Local – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 30968BR
Department: Public Affairs
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2024

$73 - 110k
Onsite
Full Time - Regular
Apply

Description

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

Within the department, the Government Relations Manager manages the Political Action Committee (PAC), including membership retention and expansion, legal compliance, and communication to members. Additionally, they’ll develop an effective grassroots network by converting PAC members to grassroots advocates, create strategies and relationships on the local level, generate contributions to/from Publix’s federal PAC, and help comply with federal lobbying, legislative, and campaign finance laws within Publix’s eight state footprint.

In Publix’s corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix’s corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.

What you’ll do:

  • Oversee PAC administration, including FEC reporting, and share financial reporting to Government Relations leadership
  • Organize PAC member recruitment, coordinate membership and board meetings, create communication materials, maintain the PAC database, and manage fundraisers and budgets
  • Draft legislative updates, respond to member inquiries, and communicate with political associations
  • Provide support to the Director of Government Relations through Local Government and legislation monitoring and developing internal grassroots strategies

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Political science, Business, or equivalent experience
  • At least two years of government relations experience
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively
  • Ability to research and organize information effectively and accurately
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Human relations skills
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Willingness to travel primarily by car and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the federal or state government, or in a political campaign (internships are applicable)
  • Three or more years of government relations experience
  • Knowledge of company policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of and understanding of federal campaign finance laws
  • Proficiency with PAC filing support systems

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
  • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Group health, dental and vision plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.


Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.


Featured Jobs