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Grundfos Public Affairs Specialist - USA in Houston, Texas
Public Affairs Specialist - USA
Application deadline: asap
Workplace: Hybrid Position
Job Location (Short): Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
Would you like to work in a purpose-oriented organization, where you will play an integral part in championing our mission to garner attention from political stakeholders and influential organizations? At Grundfos, we pioneer solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improve people’s lives – and we are working to strengthen our impact in the United States. Our commitment is to become a trusted and relevant partner for decision-makers, contributing to a more sustainable future. As a Public Affairs Specialist in the US, you will have the unique opportunity to help create a lasting and profound impact for years to come.
What is the Job About?
The Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for supporting US-based public affairs efforts in close cooperation with the Director of Public Affairs in the United States, who leads US External Relations, and position Grundfos as a valued contributor to solving water and climate challenges. This role includes mapping, assessing, and influencing standards and legislation; engaging with relevant stakeholders; and coordinating programs to help build a positive position for Grundfos. Ultimately, to support establishing Grundfos as a trusted partner and advisor for political stakeholders on water and climate issues in the United States. This position may operate on a hybrid schedule and is based out of the US Headquarters in Brookshire, TX (Houston area).
Your main responsibilities:
Support in developing policy positions and other political content for Grundfos across our business units, ensuring the team has the right tools to move forward External Relations activities.
Create a process to develop External Relations plans across our selected states/regions and ensure they are aligned to divisional priorities in close collaboration with the Director of Public Affairs and senior business leaders. Ensure our activities advance business goals, including value-at-stake assessments.
Prepare leadership for engagement with public, industry, and institutional stakeholders. Play a key role in enabling a well-prepared and streamlined Grundfos representation at public meetings, events, and platforms.
Engage with state and federal political stakeholders and industry organizations to effectively position Grundfos and influence regulation to shape market conditions.
Your background
We imagine that you have:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, political science, engineering or business.
4+ years of experience in public affairs in the US and are a public affairs professional. Some communications or public relations experience is a plus.
A strong understanding of market and business development, industry relations, and issues management. Industry or trade association background is also helpful.
Experience engaging with and supporting management in national and international political forums, events, conferences, and special initiatives.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience and comfort working in a matrixed environment.
Experience with creating position papers, policy memos, talking points, presentations, consultation responses, and white papers and speeches (typically in cooperation with communications colleagues)
Knowledge about and past exposure to the water industry, sustainability, and/or the building sector.
A willingness to travel up to 30% if necessary. As a result, candidates should be able to maintain valid identification.
Please note that qualified candidates must have the authorization to work in the USA, without support from Grundfos, now and in the future.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose, embodying our six core value (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) s, guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture.
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues.
On the top of it, flexible working hours and up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.
Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs.
Competitive medical insurance rates medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “ Apply ”.
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Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) and pay transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Grundfos
Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.
An inclusive team
If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional people from all corners – however you identify and whatever your background is.