Posting Date: May 28, 2024  

American Cruise Lines is seeking a Government Affairs Manager for the Mississippi River and Tributaries. Our rapid expansion has made us the largest operator of overnight passenger vessels in the U.S. domestic maritime. The newly created position will challenge a dynamic individual to represent American Cruise Lines at the state and local levels as it seeks to protect the navigability of inland waterways and invest in port infrastructure on the Mississippi River. The position will report to the Director of Government Affairs.

American Cruise Lines operates five of its 19 ships in the Mississippi River Region. We believe the region is poised for continued domestic tourism growth. The line is determined to continue building ships, investing in port facilities, and operating U.S. registered ships along the region’s beautiful waterways. The Government Affairs Manager must support this mission by managing our perception on the Mississippi River and Tributaries, and representing American Cruise Lines within the industry and at the state and local levels.

Key Responsibilities: 

• • Work closely with the Director of Government Affairs to ensure American Cruise Lines is represented on the Mississippi River and Tributaries.
• • Engage with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MARAD, USCG and other federal agencies as appropriate.
• • Monitor relevant state and local governments and port entities to ensure American Cruise Lines operations are protected and remain viable.
• • Represent American Cruise Lines with regional industry groups.
• • Monitor opportunities for American Cruise Lines to pursue new or upgraded docks at strategic locations in the region, including potential public/private partnerships.
• • Work with Director of Government Affairs to monitor federal and state regulatory and legislative proposals that may affect American Cruise Lines operations.
• • Work with Director of Government Affairs to maintain awareness of federal and state grant programs which may benefit the company.
• • Travel within and outside the region as appropriate.
• • Other duties as assigned.
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• Qualifications:
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• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• • Minimum five years of experience in advocacy, public policy, or waterways issues required.
• • Project management experience preferred.
• • Congressional and/or state legislative experience preferred.
• • Lobbying experience preferred.
• • Willingness to travel as needed throughout the Pacific Northwest and quarterly to the company’s headquarters in Connecticut.