Overview: This role is instrumental in supporting programming and initiatives aimed at various public policy committees in service to the Chamber’s strategic plan.
- (40%) Manage the Chamber’s engagement and advocacy with local cities and counties
o Engage and regularly connect with city and county elected officials and staff members to maintain relationships and advocate on policy issues on behalf of our Members.
o Attend City Council and County Commission meetings and other legislative sessions as priority issues arise.
o Provide timely updates to Members on legislation and priorities.
o Research Chamber policy positions and collaboration opportunities with relevant stakeholders and partners.
o Represent the other Manager, Public Policy, at Kansas City, MO City Council meetings when needed.
- (20%) Manage the Chamber’s engagement and advocacy at the federal policy level
o Lead the annual Chamber Federal Public Policy Agenda development process.
o Write briefs and provide speakers for our Members to keep them up-to-date on federal legislation and priorities
o Plan and execute DC Fly-In to maximize engagement between our Members and federal offices.
o Assist with the planning and execution of Spotlight on Greater KC to maximize engagement between our Members and federal offices.
- (20%) Lead transportation steering committee aimed to increase multimodal transportation investment and access throughout the bistate region.
o Manage committee rosters, set agendas, create and distribute marketing materials, advocate with regional stakeholders on behalf of subcommittees’ work, coordinate and network with elected officials on policy and legislation impacting subcommittee work.
- (10%) Support the Chamber’s talent development and education engagement efforts
o Support the SVP, Public Policy, in staffing talent development meetings.
o Serve as Chamber liaison to the Superintendents’ Forum and SchoolSmartKC.
- (10%) Support department events as needed
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
o Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
o Skillful in use of tools and equipment relevant to job performance
o Ability to quickly master use of technology necessary to perform job functions
o Ability to gather, capture, and analyze data leveraging our GrowthZone database system
o Ability to convey information clearly and concisely either verbally or in writing.
o Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others
- Professionalism and Work Ethic
o Demonstrates personal accountability and effective time management skills to meet multiple deadlines and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
o Independently determines what needs to be done and acts on it
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
o Researches all available avenues of information to develop solutions to problems
o Builds strong relationships with colleagues and clients working together towards common goals
o Bring together every component of a project, including resources or planning, that are needed to complete it in a timely manner
- Minimum four to five years relevant work experience and four-year college degree
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position a minimum of 75% of the time
- Needs to occasionally move about to assist with meeting room set-ups
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotion are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education, and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.
