• Job Description

  Req#: R3101

  The Senior Government Affairs Specialist will manage the Ocean Spray Political Action Committee and monitor priority legislation at the state level and develop and implement advocacy strategies as needed. The Senior Specialist will also support the Head of Government Affairs on federal (U.S. and Canada) and global issues as needed.

  Position location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays & Fridays remote.

  A Day in the Life of an Assistant Manager, Government Affairs:

  • Help manage and prioritize Ocean Spray’s Political Action Committee (OSPAC) activities, including:

    • Tracking contributions to elected officials and ensuring compliance with all Federal Election campaign (FEC) Act requirements

    • Assisting with planning and execution of solicitation campaigns and disbursements.

    • Tracking progress towards fundraising objectives and assist with solicitation campaigns

    • Preparing OSPAC report filings to the Federal Election Commission

  • Track key legislation on priority policy areas at the state-level to:

    • Help assess the potential impact of the proposed policies on the business, by working with various teams across the business

    • Serve as primary point of contact for Consumer Brands Association State Affairs Committee, participating in regular meetings, informing the business of movement of key legislation, seeking input from the business, and sharing feedback with Consumer Brands (as appropriate), to strengthen their advocacy efforts, in line with Ocean Spray’s interests and priorities

    • Work with Head of Government Affairs to develop advocacy strategies for significant state-level legislation, as needed

    • Help legal colleagues prepare for compliance with new state laws by providing advance notice and information related to pending legislation

  • Monitor state and federal funding opportunities for the cooperative and individual growers and collaborate with other teams, including Sustainability and Grower Relations, to assist in applying for funds.

  • Support the Head of Government Affairs with federal (U.S. and Canada) and global advocacy efforts, as needed, including by researching, summarizing, and tracking key policy proposals, as well as updating tracking documents and presentation materials.

  What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in political science /public policy/government or related field

  • 3+ Years of relevant experience in government or politics

  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

  
  Preferred

  • Experience managing a political action committee (PAC), including preparing all required Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings and disclosures, as well as leading solicitation campaigns.

  • Knowledge of several state-level legislative processes and politics.

  Benefits:

  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Flexible spending account
    • Life and accident insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Telehealth services
    • Fertility benefits
    • Transgender benefits
    • 1:1 health coaching and more
  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Tuition/Education assistance programs
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Scholarship programs for children of employees
  • Parental leave
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
  • Adoption assistance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Employee discounts
  • Charitable giving

  Who We Are:

  You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
  
  Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

  • G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• About the company

  Ocean Spray is an American agricultural cooperative of growers of cranberries and grapefruit headquartered in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

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