Public Policy & Advocacy Specialist

Greater Houston Partnership; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Houston Partnership seeks a Specialist, Public Policy to coordinate local, state, and federal advocacy. You will track bills, analyze trends, and deliver timely insights to inform advocacy strategies.

You will work with policy advocates and the Senior Director to align priorities with programs, events, and engagement opportunities with members, policymakers, and coalitions. The ideal candidate is analytical, politically astute, relationship-oriented, and highly organized, with strong

Qualifications

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding of Houston region economic and social dynamics.
• Ability to translate goals into functional objectives.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with members, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Support policy portfolios and align advocacy activities across the division.
• Lead local, state, and federal advocacy efforts.
• Track legislation, amendments, hearings, votes, and actions.
• Maintain an issue-tracking process with timely updates for leadership.
• Analyze legislative activity and polling data to identify trends.
• Develop dashboards and briefing materials for the Chief Policy Officer.
• Align policy priorities with programs, events, and engagement.
• Advise colleagues on policy development and advocacy strategies.
• Participate in coalitions, fly-ins, and legislative visits.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Presentations

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Greater Houston Partnership seeks a Specialist, Public Policy to coordinate local, state, and federal advocacy. You will track bills, analyze trends, and deliver timely insights to inform advocacy strategies.

You will work with policy advocates and the Senior Director to align priorities with programs, events, and engagement opportunities with members, policymakers, and coalitions. The ideal candidate is analytical, politically astute, relationship-oriented, and highly organized, with strong