Policy & Government Relations Advocate

MACNY's Job Board; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks a Government Relations Specialist to move beyond issue-based support and develop a comprehensive advocacy program for New York manufacturers. You will monitor public policy, craft advocacy materials, and engage MACNY members in policymaking.

Responsibilities include analyzing NY State legislation, building relationships with officials, and drafting memos, briefs, and testimony to influence policy outcomes. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a similar field.
• Two to five years of experience in government, public policy, advocacy, government relations, a legislative office, an association, a political campaign, or a related environment.
• Strong state experience working with New York State government and the legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze New York State legislation, regulations, budget proposals, agency actions, and emerging policy issues to assess their potential impact on manufacturers, their employees, investment, and economic growth.
• Use economic, workforce, tax, energy, healthcare, regulatory, and other data to inform MACNY’s policy positions and strengthen its advocacy efforts.
• Draft support and opposition memoranda, policy briefs, comment letters, testimony, legislative correspondence, talking points, and other advocacy materials.
• Support grassroots advocacy efforts, including action alerts, member letters, testimony, and direct engagement with policymakers.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with New York State elected officials, legislative staff, state agencies, and other government stakeholders.
• Help expand MACNY’s presence in Albany through legislative meetings, hearings, advocacy activities, and other opportunities.
• Engage regularly with MACNY members to identify policy concerns and understand how government decisions affect their businesses and employees.
• Build a network of manufacturers willing to participate in meetings, provide testimony and data, share their stories, and advocate on priority issues.
• Create timely policy content for MACNY’s website, social media pages, newsletters, advocacy platform, and other member communications.
• Develop fact sheets, FAQs, talking points, and other resources that make public policy accessible and actionable for MACNY members.
• Use data and member stories to demonstrate the real-world impact of public policy on manufacturers and their employees.

Skills

Strong research, analytical, and writ

Data-driven policy analysis

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science/public policy

Job description

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks a Government Relations Specialist to move beyond issue-based support and develop a comprehensive advocacy program for New York manufacturers. You will monitor public policy, craft advocacy materials, and engage MACNY members in policymaking.

Responsibilities include analyzing NY State legislation, building relationships with officials, and drafting memos, briefs, and testimony to influence policy outcomes. Some travel is required.