Agency Relations & Compliance Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Agency Relations & Compliance Manager manages relationships and communications with government agencies, elected officials, and tribal representatives in support of Black Rock City’s annual permits and contracts, and in support of Burning Man’s special projects in Northern Nevada. The Agencies Relations & Compliance Manager works closely with the Legal and Event Operations Departments. In Black Rock City, the Agencies Relations & Compliance Manager works to ensure compliance with permit requirements, plays an important role in emergency incident response, and serves as a primary liaison to the Bureau of Land Management.

Success in this role hinges on the ability to build lasting relationships and navigate complexity through collaborative problem‑solving. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, impeccable discretion, and initiative in a fast‑paced setting. This role reports directly to the Director of Government Affairs.

This is a regular full‑time role, located in Reno, Nevada. Working hours will be based on Pacific Time.

The Final date to receive applications for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on February 20th, 2026.

• Manage relationships, organize and attend meetings, and conduct and support negotiations as assigned with government agencies, elected officials, and Tribal representatives in Nevada, including the Nevada Department of Transportation, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Washoe County, Pershing County, the Central Nevada Health District, Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, and Nevada State Police.
• Work with agencies, external contractors, and event operations to: evaluate permit requirements and related costs; obtain necessary permits; and ensure compliance with permit stipulations.
• Support Burning Man’s compliance with Bureau of Land Management Special Recreation Permit requirements including special stipulations, vending and environmental.
• Support Burning Man’s community relations in Gerlach, Empire, Nixon and other local communities, including monitoring local impacts and community concerns Prepare and attend as needed meetings of the Gerlach General Improvement District and Gerlach Empire Citizens Advisory Board.
• Prepare for and attend pre‑event and post‑event meetings with government agencies and Tribal bodies; ensure After Action Reports are submitted on time and reflect accurate compliance, incident, and operational information.
• Track agendas for the Pershing County and Washoe County Commissions as well as the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council; attend and present at meetings as needed; and meet with elected officials.
• Interface with Tribal representatives and agencies including Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and NDOT to ensure smooth communications, compliance, and completion of highway cleanup post‑event.
• Manage the relationship with the Central Nevada Health District to ensure permits are approved and on‑site inspection activities are coordinated.
• Respond to, research, and manage other agency inquiries and requirements as needed.
• Daft official letters and correspondence from Burning Man Project to government agencies and other officials.
• In Black Rock City:
  • Assist with Bureau of Land Management meetings, negotiations, communications, inspections, and operations.
  • Meet with and guide government agencies including the Nevada Division of Public & Behavioral Health, the Central Nevada Health District, and the Federal Aviation Administration, and coordinate their on‑site visits and related logistics.
  • Drive Highway 447 post‑event to evaluate trash collection operators.
  • Meet with PLPT representatives in Nixon.
  • Meet with PLPT and NDOT representatives in Black Rock City.
  • Population and Reporting Management liaison.
  • Support External Relations Team.
  • Help coordinate and attend the post‑event inspection.
• Work closely with the Director of Government Affairs and the Legal Department to draft and review legal filings.
• Support Burning Man’s work and advocacy at the Nevada Legislature.
• Special projects as assigned: provide regulatory, compliance, and strategic guidance related to…