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Washington Gas · 16 hours ago

WGL - Public Affairs Coordinator (DC)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $138K/yr

3+ years exp

Washington Gas is seeking a Public Affairs Coordinator to strengthen engagement with local governments and communities. The role involves managing relationships with elected officials, monitoring local issues, and supporting public affairs objectives through various initiatives.

Oil and Gas

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with local elected officials, staff, and community stakeholders to support public affairs objectives

Stay ahead of local issues by monitoring council and committee activity, hearings, and legislation, flagging and escalating emerging risks and opportunities to Public Affairs leadership as needed

Assist in developing positions on key issues, drafting memos, and preparing summaries and foundational analysis to inform state-level strategies

Organize meetings, events, and community engagements, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up documentation

Keep detailed records, contact lists, and issue trackers to ensure proactive management of local public affairs activities

Qualification

Public affairs experienceGovernment relationsLegislative processes understandingMicrosoft Office proficiencyRelationship-building abilitiesPassion for engagementWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsAdaptability

Required

3–5 years in public affairs, government relations, community engagement, or a related field; experience with local or federal government processes is highly valued

Understanding of legislative processes at federal, state, and local levels

Strong relationship-building and coalition-building abilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools

Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable with a strong ability to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

Passion for engagement and the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plans

Holiday pay

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company

Washington Gas

Washington Gas Light Company is a regulated natural gas utility providing safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.3 million customers throughout Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia.

Founded in 1848

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees