Overview

As the Government Affairs Associate, you will monitor the legislative and regulatory environments as they affect our business and play a critical role in helping to shape the regulatory environment in which we operate. 

If you are a self-starter with the ability to turn policy analysis into actionable insights and feel comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the political and business spectrum, then we invite you to apply to join our growing team and be a part of our next 100 years.
 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze and track pending legislation and regulations across the Company’s operational footprint.
• Serve as an advisor to internal and external stakeholders, and provide political, public affairs, and advocacy analysis to the Sr. Manager - Government Affairs & Communications and the executive management team.
• Partner with other internal departments to identify potential legislative or regulatory issues impacting the Company.
• Support our community investment and external partnership activities by preparing due diligence reports and drafting invitations for public officials.
• Act as the primary liaison for scheduling and executing on external engagements led by government affairs.
• Leverage resources in policy engagements to maximize the impact of state advocacy efforts and advance Company government affairs and public relations objectives.
• Draft and distribute weekly legislative report to internal stakeholders.
• Understand and communicate key industry issues and trends, and recommend strategies to ensure that the Company’s public policy objectives and messaging have the greatest possible impact.

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment), disability, life insurance, HSA and FSAs, paid vacation, personal and sick pay, tuition assistance, online learning opportunities and training, and a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. 

For eligibility and a full list of our benefit offerings please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/ .

$63,400 - $75,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social science (political science, history, economics, or related field)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in government, politics, governmental relations, and/or public affairs; experience in a legislator’s or governor’s office preferred
• Ability to review and analyze complex legislation and regulations and understand their potential impact on the Company
• Comfortable communicating with high level public-facing officials

As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.

Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) is a nationwide marketer and distributor of a diverse array of products to meet the energy needs of our customers, specializing in heating oil and refined fuels, as well as the marketing of propane, natural gas and electricity in deregulated markets. With over 3,000 employees and as the 3rd largest propane retailer in the country, Suburban Propane maintains business operations in 42 states, providing prompt, reliable service to over one million residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers. We are committed to supporting the growth and innovation of propane as a sustainable energy source and investing in the next generation of even cleaner and lower carbon renewable energy sources.

It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and 

make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future!

At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.