Urban Policy & Economic Development Advisor

Downtown Seattle Association; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

ORCA transit card

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave per Seattle Sick & Safe

Paid Holidays and personal days

Remote workdays

Job summary

The Downtown Seattle Association is seeking a Policy Advisor to support public policy, advocacy, and economic development priorities. The role involves policy research and analysis, developing recommendations, managing partnerships, and representing the organization on downtown issues.

This is a full-time, onsite position reporting to the Vice President of Advocacy & Economic Development. You will build relationships with public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders, coordinate with consultants,

Qualifications

• Three (3) years working in public policy, government relations, economic development, nonprofit advocacy, public affairs, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, consultants, or cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise strategic judgment and diplomacy in a wide variety of public situations and high-profile issues.
• Knowledge of public policy issues impacting economic development of downtown and urban areas.
• Experience building consensus and navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of DSA’s strategic plan by developing and advancing policy solutions that support a vibrant, safe, welcoming, and economically competitive downtown.
• Conduct policy research, legislative and regulatory analysis, issue tracking, and data collection activities to inform DSA’s advocacy strategies and government affairs initiatives.
• Develop and present policy recommendations, economic development initiatives, and incentive programs that promote downtown Seattle’s long-term growth.
• Analyze and present transportation, public safety, and public realm data for audiences such as public officials and community stakeholders to support policy development and advocacy initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders that advance DSA’s policy priorities, advocacy efforts, and economic development initiatives, including government agencies, elected officials, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations.
• Manage consultants, research projects, contracts, and grant-funded initiatives related to advocacy and economic development priorities.
• Represent DSA at meetings, public hearings, task forces, coalitions, and community forums, providing public comment when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder management

Public policy

Communication skills

Job description

The Downtown Seattle Association is seeking a Policy Advisor to support public policy, advocacy, and economic development priorities. The role involves policy research and analysis, developing recommendations, managing partnerships, and representing the organization on downtown issues.

This is a full-time, onsite position reporting to the Vice President of Advocacy & Economic Development. You will build relationships with public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders, coordinate with consultants,