Government Relations Associate at Tough Mudder

Overview: We are currently operating 35 events across the U.S., Australia, Canada and the U.K., with significant growth continuing into 2013 and beyond.  We are hiring for a Government Relations Associate to join our Site Search team to help us expand into new event locations.  The Government Relations Associate will report directly to the Deputy Director of Operations, and will manage government and community relations for our events. To date, Tough Mudder is the leader in the mud run obstacle course industry, with courses designed to challenge overall physical and mental toughness.  We have achieved significant growth in our core U.S. market – with expected sales of approximately $70M in 2012 – and have been profitable since our inception in 2010.  We are currently about 65 people strong at our headquarters (TMHQ) here in Brooklyn, NY.  Further, we have been featured in both the U.S. and international media, including: Nightline, Bloomberg, MSNBC and CNBC in the U.S.; BBC, The Telegraph and Men’s Fitness in the U.K.; and on Japan and Australian television. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies and community representatives, including local city and county officials Manage all permitting applications for events, including mass gathering/event permits, liquor licenses, health department and zoning board approvals Review State and local regulations to ensure Tough Mudder’s compliance with all event requirements Coordinate communications with local community and government representatives across Tough Mudder departments, as well as with Tough Mudder’s independent contractors and vendors Represent Tough Mudder at planning meetings with local community members and officials before an event Successful applicants should expect to travel approximately 20% of the time Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required Minimum of 2+ years of work experience, or a J.D. preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Superior time management and organizational skills Excellent research skills Strong sense of professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with different constituents Great people skills and proven ability to manage conflict Ability to work independently, with sound judgment and with strong initiative A clear focus on delivering results and achieving objectives within a small team environment A strong sense of personal fun and adventure and an ability to not take one’s self too seriously Ability to travel and work flexible hours a must Valid driver’s license is required International travel may be required for this position. Please be aware that if you have been convicted of a felony or a DUI (DWI) in the last 10 years, you may be denied entry to certain countries in which Tough Mudder holds its events because of immigration laws in those countries.  All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon passing a background check
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