Position Overview:The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a policy-savvy and relationship-driven State and Local Policy Manager to serve as a critical link between the Chamber's federal policy expertise and the state and local landscape. This role will develop and execute policy-focused programming for state and local chambers, synthesize and streamline state-level policy tracking across the Chamber's Centers of Excellence, and act as a dedicated concierge for corporate members seeking insight into state legislative and regulatory activity.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can translate complex, multi-state policy dynamics into clear, actionable intelligence and programming that delivers value to chamber partners and corporate stakeholders alike.
Responsibilities: Programming Development and Execution- Develop and execute policy-focused programming tailored to the needs of state and local chambers, including policy boot camps, issue-specific briefings, and virtual workshops.
- Collaborate with the Chamber's Centers of Excellence and external subject-matter experts to develop timely, substantive content that addresses the most pressing state-level policy challenges.
- Create and distribute advocacy toolkits, best practices guides, and policy resources that equip state and local chambers to engage effectively on priority issues.
Advocacy and Legislative Tracking - Serve as a central point of coordination for synthesizing state-level advocacy activity across the Centers of Excellence.
- Develop and implement a standardized framework for state legislative tracking across the Centers of Excellence, ensuring consistency in methodology, reporting cadence, and data management.
- Identify cross-state legislative trends, coordinated policy threats, and emerging opportunities and flag them for proactive Chamber engagement.
- Curate state-level policy updates, legislative highlights, and advocacy wins for inclusion in corporate member communications.
Member Concierge Services - Serve as a dedicated concierge for corporate members with state-level policy interests, providing responsive, high-touch support and tailored intelligence on legislative and regulatory developments relevant to their business.
- Facilitate connections between corporate members and the Chamber's policy experts, the Centers of Excellence, and state and local chamber partners to support coordinated engagement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate closely with the Federation team, Regional Government Affairs, and the Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment on state policy priorities and messaging.
- Work with the Communications and Marketing teams to amplify state policy content, promote programming, and elevate the Chamber's state-level brand.
- Support the development and maintenance of a digital member hub by synthesizing state policy content, legislative tracking data, and advocacy resources.
Qualifications:- Experience in state government affairs, policy analysis, legislative tracking, or advocacy.
- Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a client-service mindset and the ability to engage corporate executives and chamber professionals alike.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing policy briefs, newsletters, or advocacy materials.
- Willingness to travel as needed for events, meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience developing and executing programming, training, or educational initiatives is preferred.
- Experience working with membership organizations, chambers of commerce, or trade associations is preferred.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, legislative tracking tools, or content management systems is a plus.
The salary range for this position is $75,908.00 to $100,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
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