2023 University Graduate - Government Relations Specialist

Company: Adobe
Location: El Paso
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

OUR COMPANY
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
THE OPPORTUNITY
If you are passionate about government and the positive influence government can have on society, this may be the job for you! We are looking for good people who understand government organizations and processes. The successful candidate will possess excellent communications and writing ability, high energy level, and have a curiosity about the constantly evolving technology policy, social policy, and modernizing government technology. We are looking for a great teammate who will work with us to improve government. If you derive job happiness from helping others achieve their goals, building an extensive network of contacts, advocating for a cause, and building consensus with other like-minded organizations, this position may be for you. The position reports to the Director of Government Relations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Assist Adobe's Government Relations and Public Policy Team with policy development, advocacy, and sales support activities.

Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of a successful government relations engagement strategy.

Assist with driving successful results and maintaining high levels of internal and external customer happiness that are measured through our team's metrics.
Apply data-driven approaches to sharing and understanding government relations work.
Attend and supervise hearings, government-industry events and trade association meetings and prepare reports/meeting summaries.
Coordinate and host public policy and government leaders to Adobe offices to help Adobe and its employees stay engaged on current government and civic issues.
Assist with developing relationships with internal and external government and public policy experts, trade association policy staff, policymakers, and government officials.
Assist with producing content to advance our policy message and strategy.
Lead advocacy meetings and developing materials for advocacy.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experience or familiarity with legislative, policy, and government processes.

Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.

Proficient in developing MS PowerPoint presentations and working with MS Excel/Word and Adobe Acrobat to lead team tasks and policy papers.
Interest in working directly in advocacy and policy development.
Ability to think and act both strategically and creatively.
Strong self-starter who is an excellent teammate and excels developing and carrying out their own work plan.
Ability to take complicated technical concepts and translate in a compelling and succinct manner on written form and in-person.
Knowledge of government agencies' structure and functions.
Bachelors degree required. Master's degree helpful.
Passionate about civil service and the role of government in society.
Strong desire for success.

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