Strategic Policy & Government Affairs Director

Florida Chamber of Commerce; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time off (Holidays, Vacation, SS

401(k)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is seeking an exceptional, experienced Policy Director to develop, promote, execute, and coordinate components of the Florida Chamber's legislative agenda. This individual will serve as the primary Governmental Affairs point of contact and lead lobbyist in assigned policy areas.

The candidate will work closely with legislators, cabinet members, Chamber business members and partners, and local chambers of commerce.

Qualifications

• 5+ years knowledge of and/or experience in the state legislative and regulatory process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a large internal and external team on multiple tasks at once.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Law or advanced degree in government, politics, or policy a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote the Florida Chamber's legislative agenda across policy areas.
• Serve as the primary Governmental Affairs contact and lead lobbyist.
• Lead issue-based coalitions in policy areas of responsibility and provide public testimony.
• Contribute written policy content such as articles, research, and policy materials.
• Collaborate with legislators, cabinet members, Chamber business members and partners, and local chambers of commerce.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Law degree or advanced degree in government/politics/policy

Job description

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is seeking an exceptional, experienced Policy Director to develop, promote, execute, and coordinate components of the Florida Chamber's legislative agenda. This individual will serve as the primary Governmental Affairs point of contact and lead lobbyist in assigned policy areas.

The candidate will work closely with legislators, cabinet members, Chamber business members and partners, and local chambers of commerce.