Government Affairs Administrator

Are you organized, detail-driven, and interested in public service? Join us as the Government Affairs Administrator and play a key role in supporting board operations, legal compliance, and public engagement in the Vail Valley. This is your chance to work at the intersection of governance, policy, and community impact.

In this role, you will support the Board of Directors of a mission driven local government by engaging in a wide range of responsibilities, from conducting issue research and preparing board meeting materials to writing meeting minutes and public notices. You will also assist with legislative activities and the District's elections, help share important information with the public through events and outreach, and oversee contract administration processes, including managing automation systems and administrative workflows.

If you are someone who thrives under deadlines, can juggle shifting priorities, and is both process oriented and eager to improve how things get done, we would love to meet you.

Day to Day

• Board Administration: Manage all duties related to board of directors’ meetings for three entities; prepare meeting materials, record minutes, and ensure statutory compliance and proper documentation.
• Compliance: Oversee legal and regulatory obligations including election administration, public notices, and statutory deadlines to ensure the District remains in full compliance.
• Records Management: Maintain official board records and governance documentation; prepare and update policies, templates, and procedural materials for internal and public audiences.
• Government & Legislative Affairs: Support policy development and advocacy efforts; assist in monitoring legislative activities, coordinating government relations and ensuring compliance in District elections.
• Contract & Legal Administration: Manage contract processes including language review, signature workflows, and document retention; oversee legal notices and public postings.
• Community Engagement: Support the Communications team with public-facing communication efforts, including participation in community events and development of communication materials.
• Process Improvement: Operate and improve archiving systems, workflow automation, and process analysis tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal coordination.

Qualifications & Competencies

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of professional experience in government-related fields.
• Experience preparing documents for government entities, with transparency and compliance.
• Knowledge of legislative and governmental processes. Experience in the water, sanitation, or public utilities sector is a plus.
• Strong technical writing skills, verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under District standards.   

Pay Range

The pay range for a Government Affairs Administrator at ERWSD is $81,166.51-113,611.26 annually. The starting range depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Benefits

We value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our seasonal employee benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage 
• Employee housing or $479 monthly housing stipend 
• Wellness program 
• Retirement savings plans (414h and 457) - We are a social security exempt organization 
• 13.5 paid holidays 
• Generous paid time off program 
• Paid parental leave 
• Priority waitlist status at select local childcare facilities 
• Relocation assistance (if applicable) 
• $700 annual recreation benefit 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Loan programs for: ski passes, electrical vehicles, and computers 

All District employees must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check.

For a full classification specification, email erwsdjobs@erwsd.org.

All applicants must apply online by 6/15/2025 in order to be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.