Job Description
Position: Manager of Government Relations
Location: Remote, Washington DC Metro Area required
About IBWA
Founded in 1958, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the leading voice for the bottled
water industry, which supports more than 617,000 jobs that generate $42.5 billion in wages and $163
billion in overall U.S. economic impact. IBWA provides members with professional services focused on
advocacy, communications, technical services, networking and education to advance safe, healthy
hydration and sustainable business practices. IBWA’s membership consists of bottlers, distributors, and
suppliers across the U.S. and around the world working to deliver the #1 packaged beverage to
consumers everywhere.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
The Manager of Government Relations supports the development and execution of IBWA’s federal and
state advocacy programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Relations, the Manager
independently manages assigned policy issues, advocacy projects, and stakeholder engagement activities
while working closely with the Vice President and Senior Director of Government Relations to advance
the association’s priorities.
The Manager is responsible for monitoring and analyzing legislative developments; researching policy
issues; preparing advocacy materials; coordinating meetings with policymakers, members, and industry
stakeholders; and managing the planning, logistics, and follow-up for government relations committee
meetings and advocacy activities. The position also supports grassroots engagement, coalition
coordination, state-level advocacy, and Political Action Committee (PAC) administration.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage projects from
planning through execution, communicate complex policy issues clearly, and build productive
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Location
IBWA maintains an office in Alexandria, Virginia. This is a 100% remote position, and the
candidate should be based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments affecting
the bottled water industry.
• Research policy issues and develop legislative summaries, issue briefs, talking points, testimony,
regulatory comments, and other advocacy materials to support IBWA’s policy positions and
government relations priorities.
• Independently manage assigned policy issues and advocacy projects, coordinating stakeholder
input, tracking developments, and advancing initiatives in collaboration with the Vice President
and Senior Director of Government Relations.
• Coordinate engagement with congressional offices, federal agencies, state and local officials,
IBWA members, industry partners, and advocacy coalitions to advance shared policy objectives.
• Manage logistics and substantive preparation for Government Relations Committee including
agendas, member input, meeting materials, and follow-up on action items and committee
priorities.
• Coordinate member advocacy and grassroots initiatives, including congressional fly-ins,
policymaker meetings, facility tours, action alerts, and other activities that advance IBWA’s
legislative and regulatory objectives.
• Prepare legislative and regulatory updates for members and contribute government relations
content to IBWA publications, newsletters, reports, and other association communications.
• Assist with administration of the IBWA Political Action Committee (PAC) and perform other
government relations duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three to seven years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, legislative
affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Recent experience working on Capitol Hill or within a federal agency or administration is highly
preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, including the ability to
translate complex policy developments into clear, concise materials.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage
competing priorities, coordinate meetings and stakeholders, and meet deadlines
independently.
• Ability to build effective relationships with policymakers, association
members, coalition partners, and other stakeholders, and to exercise
sound judgment in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with water policy, sustainability, recycling, packaging, environmental stewardship, or public health issues preferred. Experience with trade
associations, coalitions, or grassroots advocacy is a plus.
Compensation
• The salary range for this position is $60,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
and qualifications.
Contact
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@bottledwater.org.