Coordinator, Government Affairs

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Job Number: 62495 
Group: Magna Corporate  
Division: Magna Services of America (Troy Office) 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: TROY 
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About us 

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

 

Forward. For all.

 

Group Summary 

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

 

About the Role

The Government Affairs function within Magna International provides economic and workforce development, public affairs, and lobbying services to Magna’s groups and divisions. It serves as a central resource for global public policy makers, government officials, industry organizations, and community leaders. The public policy team within Government Affairs leads and manages policy development and advocacy on behalf of the corporation with key public stakeholders at the local, state, federal and international government levels. 

 

The Government Affairs Coordinator will work closely with Government Affairs Management to implement and develop processes and be responsible for executing and supporting Magna public policy and compliance initiatives at the international, federal, state, and local level. 

 

Individuals with an awareness of government, political structures, and the automotive industry are encouraged to apply. 
 

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, analyze, and summarize legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas of responsibility.  
• Draft and edit written communication materials, including fact sheets, infographics, reports, FAQs, presentations, talking points, and other support documents.  
• Provide support for Magna outreach and advocacy efforts, including scheduling and attending meetings with government officials and preparing briefing document; Work with Executive Director of Government Affairs, Senior Manager of Government Affairs, and Senior Manager of Regulatory and Legislative Trends to advance Magna interests.  
• Draft correspondence to government officials in support of Magna advocacy efforts.  
• Work in coordination with Magna Groups and Divisions and Government Affairs Management to develop issue positions, coordinate with external stakeholders, and provide updates to Magna leadership.  
• Maintain database of internal Subject Matter Experts who will receive updates and assist in the development of Magna positions on a variety of issues.  
• Attend hearings, briefings, seminars, trade association meetings, and other events as related to assigned areas of responsibility.  
• Participate on trade associations committees and working groups in assigned areas of responsibility.  
• Ensure deadlines are met and work with the Government Affairs Team and Magna Groups and Divisions to ensure consistency across projects. 
• Create, write, edit, and publish content for use on the company intranet site, social media platforms, and internal newsletters.  
• Work with the Government Affairs Team on any other assignments and/or reports, as requested. 
• Perform other duties, as required. 

 

 

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.  
• 1-2+ years’ related experience
• Previous experience in a professional, fast pace corporate environment preferred. 
• Experience in corporate grassroots programs is a plus. 
• Travel is required, up to 40% of the time.
• The successful candidate will be required to prove as a condition of employment that they are fully vaccinated by the start date of employment or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.  
• This position is not intended for applicants from jurisdictions that prohibit the consideration of vaccination status in hiring decisions.