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Government Affairs Associate

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Key Responsibilities

Manage trade association memberships and participation, including renewals, event coordination, and representation on behalf of the organization at both domestic and international levels.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related roles,

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Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

Responsibilities

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→Manage trade association memberships and participation, including renewals, event coordination, and representation on behalf of the organization at both domestic and international levels.
→Track regulatory and legislative developments at federal, state, local, and international levels, providing timely summaries and impact assessments to leadership.
→Coordinate lobbyist activities and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and monitoring progress on domestic and international advocacy initiatives.
→Interface with legal and compliance teams to align government affairs strategies with internal policies and risk management, including global regulatory compliance.
→Support congressional, agency, and international engagements (e.g., with foreign governments or multilateral organizations), including preparing briefing materials, scheduling meetings, and following up on action items.
→Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs on policy positions, report global policy risks to executive leadership, and contribute to enterprise-wide risk monitoring.
→Assist in ad-hoc tasks such as policy research, stakeholder mapping, or supporting global policy strategies, as needed.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related roles, preferably in a corporate or association setting with international exposure.
Strong knowledge of domestic and international regulatory and legislative processes, with experience tracking global developments and building relationships with stakeholders.
Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Superior communication abilities for interfacing with internal teams, lobbyists, and external officials across cultures and time zones.
Preferred: Experience in trade associations, lobbying coordination, international policy, or certifications in public policy (e.g., relevant professional associations).

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