Government & Industry Affairs Coordinator

Now hiring! Government & Industry Affairs Coordinator

We are looking for a Government & Industry Affairs Coordinator to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Washington, DC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The Government and Industry Affairs Coordinator supports the U.S. PGA team’s advocacy and policy initiatives by serving as a liaison with government agencies, industry associations, and key stakeholders. This role involves monitoring legislative developments, coordinating industry engagement activities, and ensuring compliance with lobbying and reporting requirements. 

As a Government & Industry Affairs Coordinator, you create chemistry by...

• Tracking and analyzing federal legislative and national industry developments that impact BASF Agricultural Solutions LLC. 
• Preparing policy briefs, bill summaries, and reports on legislative and industry trends.
• Assisting in planning and executing lobbying activities, advocacy campaigns, and industry outreach programs.
• Managing coordination for PGA events, advocacy days, industry roundtables, webinars, and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinating with trade associations, coalitions, and industry partners to align policy priorities and initiatives. 
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry representatives. 
• Managing sponsorship coordination activities. 
• Drafting internal updates, briefings, advocacy messaging and external correspondence.
• Supporting lobbying disclosure filings, reporting, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Organizing advocacy days, industry roundtables, webinars, and stakeholder meetings. 

If you...

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Communications, or related field (Concentration in agriculture field preferred).
• Have 3 years of experience in government relations, industry affairs, public policy, or similar roles; experience in U.S. Congress or Federal Agency, a trade association or corporate government affairs team preferred. Agriculture industry preferred.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrate organizational and project management abilities. 
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legislative tracking tools is a plus. 
• Display strong presentation development and information design ability.
• Are able to multitask and work under tight deadlines. 
• Possess high level of professionalism and discretion, and professional executive presence. 
• Have knowledge of legislative processes and industry regulatory frameworks. 
• Have connection to Washington, DC agriculture stakeholder network is a plus.
• Are able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Are flexible to work occasional evenings or travel up to 15% for events.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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