Manager, Global Government Affairs

Summary

Join Coupang and become a key player in establishing and managing a new Political Action Committee (PAC). You will oversee daily operations, including fundraising, donor relations, compliance, communications, and event planning. This role requires collaboration with various departments and external counsel to ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong political fundraising and campaign management experience, coupled with a passion for contributing to a government affairs strategy. The position offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in political fundraising, campaign management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies
• Knowledge of campaign finance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• A demonstrated record of compliance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and generate reports
• Passion for politics

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies to build an effective PAC
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors, including regular communication, recognition, and engagement initiatives
• Ensure the PAC complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including campaign finance reporting, filing deadlines, and disclosure requirements
• Support development of Coupang’s filings under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) with outside counsel and internal partners
• Develop and manage PAC communications, including newsletters and donor outreach materials
• Organize and manage fundraising events, donor meetings, and other PAC activities, ensuring effective communication and logistics
• Work with senior leadership to develop and execute the PAC’s political strategy, including identifying and supporting key candidates and initiatives
• Collaborate with other departments, including HR and PR, to align PAC activities with broader organizational goals; and with the global Treasury, Finance and Accounting teams as necessary
• Manage the PAC’s budget and ensure accurate financial records are maintained by the PAC, including all expenditures, contributions, donations, and financial reporting
• Oversee donor database management, ensuring accurate records of individual donors, eligibility, and contributions
• Coordinate between donors and relevant Coupang payroll teams to ensure that all payroll contributions made, including via through payroll deductions, are appropriately processed, recorded, and deposited into PAC accounts
• For direct contributions to be made outside of the payroll withholding process, provide relevant instructions to approved donors
• Perform recurring financial reconciliations between funds deposited into PAC accounts and the corresponding payroll withholdings and direct donor contributions, working closely with the relevant Finance, Accounting, Payroll, and Treasury teams
• Reconcile all individual contributions against the list of eligible donors meeting the relevant eligibility criteria
• Perform recurring financial reconciliations between funds donated from PAC accounts and the donations approved by PAC leadership
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained to support each donation, including compliance with all laws and regulations
• Timely and accurately prepare all required periodic reporting to regulators, including reporting of all contributions received and donations made, with all required corresponding information
• Ensure that all relevant supporting documentation is maintained as required
• Work with the PAC Treasurer for review of all reporting to ensure accuracy of the reporting and that the necessary reporting deadlines are met

Preferred Qualifications

• Established network of political contacts and relationships
• Experience in digital fundraising and engagement
• Advanced degree in Political Science, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with digital business models, e-commerce, or retail industry

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on the tenure
• 12 Public Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• MTV - [Free] Electric Car Charging Station
• Bonuses
• Equity