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Vice President, Public Affairs, Partnerships & Public Relations
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United States + 1 moreAll locations: United States | Canada
Posted
7 days ago
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0
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Mid Level
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Job Description
Vice President, Public Affairs, Partnerships & Public Relations
Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC
Role Description We’ve built a strong foundation in government relations, association partnerships, and public affairs, and now we’re ready to bring it all together under one experienced leader who can take it further. This is a chance to shape the strategy, elevate the execution, and build a high-performing function that positions us as the recognized authority in outdoor recreation safety and compliance. On the strategy side, you’ll: - Define the annual policy plan. - Determine which jurisdictions, associations, and coalitions deserve deeper investment. - Set the thought leadership agenda that amplifies our voice across the sector. On the operations side, you’ll: - Bring cohesion to existing lobbyist relationships, association memberships, and government contacts. - Unify them under a single strategic function with clear performance management and a structured pipeline to sales. - Elevate our PR presence to unlock public awareness, drive engagement, and influence attitudes about education and confidence outdoors. Qualifications - 10+ years in government relations, public affairs, or government-facing business development, with 5+ years at a VP level. - Experience managing lobbyist networks across multiple US states or Canadian provinces. - Track record of building or significantly expanding a government affairs function. - Experience with trade associations, regulatory bodies, and cross-sector coalitions to influence policy outcomes. - Proven ability to connect policy engagement to commercial results: pipeline, revenue, or market access. - Hands-on experience with PR, media relations, or public-facing communications. - Cross-border awareness of both US state and Canadian provincial government structures. - Strong executive communication skills—comfortable briefing C-suite and board audiences. - Data-driven mindset: uses research and analytics to support positions and measure performance. - Builder mentality—energized by standing up new processes, teams, and systems. Requirements - Background in outdoor recreation, natural resources, public safety, or environmental sectors. - Experience working within or selling to state/provincial government agencies. - Has co-developed a campaign or program with a government partner. - Familiarity with education, training, or compliance program procurement by government entities. - Experience building coalition strategies that delivered measurable policy or market outcomes. Benefits - Fully distributed company – work from home position. - Employer matched 401(k). - Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with generous employer contributions (including HSA). - Maternity and Paternity leave and benefits. - Three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, a paid community service day, and a flexible work schedule. - Annual wellness allowance, as well as a paid mental health day once a year. - Automatic WFH contribution to each paycheck. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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