Director of Government and Community Relations

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Director of Government and Community Relations role in Fort Mill, SC. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for its commitment to innovation, responsible growth, and strong community partnerships. With a focus on proactive public policy engagement and stakeholder collaboration, they pride themselves on maintaining a positive impact across the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute state-level government affairs strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Monitor, analyze, and influence legislation, regulations, and public policy developments.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, regulators, county officials, and local school administrators.
• Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, and industry forums.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts, including testimony, policy briefs, and coalition participation.
• Design and implement community engagement strategies to reduce risk and strengthen local relationships and trust.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and communications teams on community engagement initiatives.
• Partner with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Participate in public meetings and community issue forums.
• Identify partnership opportunities aligned with corporate social responsibility goals and operational objectives.
• Serve as a visible and trusted representative of the organization within the community.
• Identify emerging issues that may impact reputation, operations, or stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and execute issue management and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, marketing, communications, and operations teams.
• Prepare messaging, briefing materials, and response strategies for sensitive or high-impact issues.
• Monitor public sentiment, media coverage, and stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5-10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, community relations, or corporate affairs.
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government officials and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex, high-profile issues.
• Experience working in or with state government preferred.
• Background in regulated industries (energy, healthcare, telecommunications, finance) preferred.
• Established network of state-level contacts preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in government affairs strategy, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and issue management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience across legal, marketing, and operations teams.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, adaptable mindset.
• Politically savvy with strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Effective relationship builder and change agent.

What We Offer:
• Competitive market compensation. $140,000-165,000 DOE +15% annual bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Supplemental/voluntary insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible working schedule with home office opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership impact.
• A collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture.
• The opportunity to shape public policy and strengthen community relationships.

At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community-how we help others is how we leave our mark.

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Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.