Job Purpose

To implement and manage programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to public policy for all U.S. and Canadian operations where applicable.

In this position you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with and support Director, Sustainability & Public Policy to achieve LP’s public policy objectives.
• Collaborate with LP Building Codes team to analyze existing and proposed state and local building codes, ordinances, and regulatory frameworks to identify impacts on organizational operations and strategic goals. 
• Utilize state-level lobbying teams and partner associations to proactively monitor and alert the organization to emerging legislative and regulatory proposals. Provide clear, actionable directives to lobbyists regarding LP’s priority issues, ensuring they are equipped to notify the organization promptly if new concerns arise.
• Monitor federal and regional draft legislation and assess impact to LP.  Connect with LP Subject Matter Experts and escalate as needed. 
• Represent LP at external public policy meetings, stakeholder engagements, and industry forums.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support the Director, Sustainability & Public Policy to assure the corporation is well represented and has input into potential changes in forest certification and labeling programs, and to assure any concerns are appropriately communicated throughout the corporation.
• Maintain essential records, reports, and files related to policy analysis and advocacy activities.

What do I need to be successful?

• 5 years of public policy, regulatory affairs, or building code analysis, preferably with exposure to state and local government processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes and regulatory adoption processes at state and local levels. 
• Experience with legislative tracking, policy research, and advocacy campaigns.
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills are essential.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of LP staff, including Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing, Segment Business Partners 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, economics, or related field highly preferred

Work Environment

• Remote
• Travel up to 20% of time depending on need, including international travel

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