Specialist Government Affairs & Social Impact

Who are we hiring?

The Specialist Government Affairs & Social Impact supports MSG’s legislative policy agenda and social impact initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including elected officials, to advance key strategies. The Specialist is responsible for conducting frequent online research and translating findings into a wide range of written materials—such as letters, memos, briefings, one-pagers, presentations, and reports—for internal and external use. The Specialist also maintains accurate records of relevant interactions by logging activities in Salesforce.

What will you do?

Government Affairs

• Monitor the Company’s governmental landscape via media, professional contacts and other relevant sources of information on a daily basis to identify issues relevant to the company
• Track or assist in tracking identified legislative, regulatory or other government-related items affecting the Company
• Alert department leaders in a timely manner to any such identified government-related items to ensure a prompt response
• Assist in the implementation of action plans, including but not limited to legislative and regulatory solutions and lobbying campaigns, to address issues impacting the company
• Prepare regular written reports and briefings for department leaders and internal stakeholders
• Communicate with offices of elected and appointed officials, agencies and staff as directed
• Develop relationships with staff members of the offices of relevant government officials and agencies and log all relevant information in Salesforce
• Participate in trade association meetings and events

Social Impact

• Support the Company’s social impact initiatives, including in-arena and in-community events by preparing necessary materials, ordering and tracking merchandise, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external participants and logging related information in Salesforce
• Assist in creating the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, including drafting, proofreading and assisting with graphics, photos and printing
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of our internal tracking systems
• Handle a variety of miscellaneous tasks, including but not limited to facilitating ticket requests and/or donations, recruiting employees to attend charity events and more

What qualifications do you need to succeed?

• 3+ years of relevant experience, with a track record of managing responsibilities, delivering high quality work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear writing, effective presentations, and leading productive meetings.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively, take and give direction, and build productive relationships across diverse teams, political perspectives, and organizational levels.
• Skilled in using online resources—including search and AI tools—for in-depth research and verification, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and build effective relationships with staff at local and state agencies.

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