Weyerhaeuser is seeking a detail oriented professional to join our team as our Corporate Affairs political and compliance specialist. The ideal candidate has an interest in government affairs, excellent interpersonal skills, loves working with a dynamic team, is skilled at juggling priorities, and communicates well. The ideal candidate has an interest in building out their experience in government relations best practices and fundraising techniques. Someone who has administrative experience, is interested in learning about the political process, and is willing to grow with a team of government relations professionals will succeed in this role. We will depend on this team member to be responsible, reliable, quick, and accurate and have a willingness to support a variety of projects and assignments with a can-do attitude. Preferred qualifications include experience with invoicing and budgetary processes, meeting/event planning, and general project management and team support. Though not mandatory, prior experience with Political Action Committees (PACs) or political (lobbying) compliance is helpful.

This position will primarily support the Advocacy and Philanthropy team with some added responsibilities for the broader Corporate Affairs team. Helping to implement the company’s philanthropy strategy and ensuring smooth operation of all Giving Fund payments will also be a part of this position. The Advocacy and Philanthropy team is part of a larger Corporate Affairs organization within Weyerhaeuser. Weyerhaeuser’s Advocacy team is a small but mighty group of government relations professionals who shape policy and legislation affecting the company at all levels of government. Our team engages with elected officials and stakeholders to advance solutions for key public policy issues. We align Weyerhaeuser’s external policy priorities and objectives to support and strengthen our business objectives.

The position is based at our corporate headquarters office in Seattle, WA on a hybrid schedule (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and remote Monday/Friday). This role will report to the Head of Federal Affairs while providing support to a geographically diverse regional team and the Corporate Affairs Lead team.

Responsibilities

Manage company political engagement program including the company PAC budget, internal education efforts and organize and participate in political fundraising activities
Manage communications and programs to empower connections between employees and elected officials
Manage federal and state political compliance for the company
Support the Advocacy and Philanthropy and broader Corporate Affairs teams with administrative duties
Support Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund and philanthropy processes

Political, PAC and Compliance Duties

Partner with the Head of Federal Affairs on PAC management and PAC planning.
Organize fundraising requests, check requests for campaigns and coordinate with campaign fundraising teams
Prepare quarterly updates for the PAC Board of Directors
Design and produce companywide presentations and semi-annual newsletter distribution with political updates
Manage confidential employee data internally and with external vendor
Manage and maintain company political compliance program including preparing and submitting state and federal reports monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually
Draft, develop and review materials for internal PAC solicitations and other outreach
Research and prepare briefing materials on federal policymakers including members of the Administration and Members of Congress
Stay current on government relations best practices and fundraising techniques
Coordinate and plan facility tours for congressional members
Represent the company at policy and political briefings and meetings
Prepare, edit, and finalize correspondence, reports, presentations, and other essential documents
Monitor and report on hearings, markups and other legislative and regulatory events
Draft updates for internal stakeholders and material to support advocacy efforts.

Administrative Duties

Vendor and invoice processing/management
Budget planning/maintenance
Meeting planning: Plan onsite and offsite meetings
Manage team SharePoint documents and materials: organize and maintain official records and files in both electronic and physical formats, ensuring accessibility and security.
HQ specific: manage equipment and office supplies, assist with onboarding new employees, distribute mail for the 6 th floor

Job

Communications & Government Affairs

Primary Location

USA-WA-Seattle

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Not Available

Professional Competencies & Skills Desired

Highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct; projects credibility, depth of knowledge and integrity consistent with the company’s values and necessary to be a trusted partner to policymakers and stakeholders
Detail and results oriented with ability to balance competing priorities; flexible; problem-solver
Experience with budgetary process and with processing invoices
Team player; good interpersonal skills; enthusiasm and willingness to work hard
Self-starter with ability to function individually while coordinating with broader team around the country
Exercises excellent judgment, poise and discretion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze complex policy issues and communicate them clearly
Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred knowledge of legislative and regulatory process

Education

Four-year bachelor’s degree required in political science, natural resources, communications, or related majors
1-3 years' experience in relevant field

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. We believe in the power of building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees feel heard and valued, have equal opportunities to grow, and are empowered to share and implement their ideas for making our company better. In 2019 we added inclusion to our company vision as a core value and we have since established six focus areas for our DE&I Initiatives across the company.

With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive working environment while handling sophisticated matters for one of the largest private landowners in the world.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $62,900 to $94,300 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits:  When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. 

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:  We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

Attention Internal Applicants:  To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots:  wy.com/applicants .

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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