Senior Manager, Political Affairs REMOTE, DC, US, 20215

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The Royal Caribbean Group ’s Corporate Affairs Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Manager, Political Affairs reporting to the AVP, Global Public Affairs.

The position is remote and based in Washington, D.C.

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Political Affairs will serve as a strategic leader within RCG’s Corporate Affairs team, responsible for the comprehensive management, growth, and compliance of RCG USA’s Political Action Committee, political engagement programs, and grassroots activations. The role is responsible for seeking opportunities to enhance industry education, cultivate cruise champions, and improve company visibility with key legislators and policymakers at the federal, state and local levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

PAC and Political Giving:

• Provide strategy, guidance, and execution on PAC operations and political fundraising initiatives
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Public Affairs, Government Relations, Community Engagement, and legal counsel to align federal, state and local political giving strategy with RCG’s legislative priorities and business objectives
• Lead and evolve the long-term vision, growth strategy, and operations of RCG USA PAC, including strategic plans, solicitation campaigns, donor engagement, and stakeholder communications to enhance its influence and fundraising capabilities

Champion Development:

• Develop member engagement and ship tour program to educate members and staff about RCG and the cruise industry
• Plan and execute convenings (roundtables, briefings, receptions, and site visits), including agendas, logistics, and follow-up
• Support PAC fundraising events and engagement activities through logistics, vendor coordination, and reconciliation
• Work with cruise line and trade association partners to advance industry events and initiatives

Grassroots and Issue Advocacy:

• Support grassroots and grasstops issue advocacy campaigns to enhance corporate reputation, advance public policy agenda, and build pro-cruise champions
• Provide politic