Public and Government Affairs Manager

The Opportunity

The Public and Government Affairs Manager is responsible for executing Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association’s community outreach, stakeholder engagement, political fundraising, and external relationship-building initiatives throughout Louisiana.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Public and Government Affairs & President, this position plays a key role in expanding LMOGA's influence beyond its traditional membership, strengthening relationships with community and political stakeholders, and managing the operational and fundraising activities of Mid-Continent PAC (MC-PAC).

The Manager serves as a visible representative of Louisiana's oil and natural gas industry, working to strengthen industry relationships, expand grassroots support, and advance LMOGA's public and government affairs priorities.

The position requires an outgoing, politically knowledgeable, results-oriented professional who can independently manage assigned initiatives while working within the strategic direction established by LMOGA leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related fields.

Experience

• Three to five years of experience in government relations, public relations, and/or communications is required.

• Political, PAC, campaign experience preferred.

Job Functions

Political Operations and MC-PAC Management

• Serve as the primary day-to-day manager of MC-PAC, LMOGA’s aligned political action committee.

• Organize candidate interviews, PAC meetings, political events, and related activities.

*Maintain candidate and elected official profiles, contact records, and engagement histories.

• Plan and maintain MC-PAC Budget.

• Monitor political developments and provide relevant information to LMOGA leadership.

• Implement annual PAC fundraising plans and initiatives in coordination with the Executive Director and LMOGA leadership.

• Identify, recruit, and cultivate new PAC contributors from LMOGA member companies and allied businesses.

• Organize PAC fundraising events, donor engagement opportunities, and political receptions.

• Coordinate PAC contribution activities and maintain accurate fundraising and donor records.

• Support PAC compliance, financial recordkeeping, and required reporting in coordination with appropriate staff and legal advisors.

• Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular progress reports to the Executive Director.

Government Relations & Issues Management

• Support the Executive Director in implementing LMOGA's political and government affairs engagement strategies.

• Coordinate meetings and engagement opportunities with elected officials, candidates, and political stakeholders.

• Coordinate participation by LMOGA leadership and member company representatives in appropriate political and community events.

• Assist with grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts supporting LMOGA's public policy priorities.

• Lobby elected officials on LMOGA’s policy priorities.

Strategic Outreach and Executive Support

• Identify opportunities for LMOGA's President, Executive Director, and member company leaders to engage influential external stakeholders.

• Coordinate executive outreach activities, meeting logistics, and stakeholder follow-up.

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Executive Director.

• Work collaboratively with LMOGA's government affairs, communications, membership, and events staff.

• Provide regular updates on stakeholder relationships, political activities, political fundraising performance, and program development.

Travel/Other Considerations:

• Occasional required travel.

• Occasional extended hours and weekend coverage.