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Vice President, Public Affairs

Monument Advocacy · Seattle, WA · 3 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$130k–$170k/yrFull-time

About the role

Monument Advocacy is seeking a Vice President, Public Affairs for its Seattle, WA office. Monument is a fast‑growing, nationally recognized consulting firm focused on strategic communications, public affairs and government relations, representing industry leaders across multiple sectors. This is a full‑time, exempt position based in Seattle on a hybrid schedule; candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater Seattle area. The Vice President reports directly to the Managing Partner, West Coast and will support the growing Monument team with a focus on Strategic Communications, Events & Community Engagement, and Digital & Social Media.

Responsibilities

  • Helping lead Monument communications and public affairs clients and campaigns
  • Serving as a primary liaison between firm and clients
  • Developing and executing media strategies
  • Maintaining and building relationships with members of the media
  • Pursuing Business Development opportunities
  • Writing client public affairs materials, including messaging frameworks, op‑eds, one‑pagers, and talking points

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years’ professional experience
  • Experience navigating complex communications and policy challenges to advance clients’ public affairs goals
  • Experience with the media, including media outreach and strategic planning
  • Excellent written, organizational and verbal communications skills
  • Experience managing stakeholder and third‑party relationships
  • Experience applying and using tools and platforms that keep clients on the cutting edge of communications practices
  • Experience creating public affairs collateral, writing press releases, planning media events, and integrating digital media
  • Proven technical computer skills, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (O365, Teams, PPT, Word, Outlook)
  • Proficiency in AI products (ChatGPT, Claude)
  • Exceptional project management and time management skills (i.e., you don’t need, nor want to be micromanaged)
  • An established network of media, policy, and community relationships, ideally in Washington State or the broader Pacific Northwest
  • Ability to juggle multiple fast‑paced requests from clients and practice area leads at Monument
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Superb discretion
  • Prior policy communications or public affairs experience in government, a firm/agency, or both

Pay

The role offers a base salary range of $130,000 to $170,000, with eligibility for performance‑based and new‑business bonuses.

Benefits

  • 100% Employer paid (employee only) Medical and Dental insurance, both national plans
  • HSA Employer contributions (if the HSA medical plan is chosen)
  • 100% Employer paid Individual Disability Income (IDI), Long‑Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Life insurance
  • Additional Voluntary Life insurance (100% Employee paid)
  • 401(k) Employer contributions of 3% immediate vesting
  • Monthly commuter stipend
  • Company cell phone or personal phone reimbursement
  • Company credit card
  • Unlimited PTO

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