Details
Posted: 13-Jan-22
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Categories:
Community Leadership
Director/ Manager
Governmental Relations
Salary Details:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary. Additional benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability insurance, 10 paid holidays and PTO leave.
REPORTS TO: President
DEPARTMENT: Public Policy
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
JOB TYPE: Full Time
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organization of business and community leaders dedicated to building community through business by growing jobs, advocating for a business-friendly environment and helping businesses thrive.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Directs and promotes the Chamber’s Public Policy initiatives.
SUPERVISES:
Public Policy Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Supports the Chamber’s volunteer Vice Chair of Public Policy through strategic planning and implementation of the program of work.
Develops and administers the annual operating budget for the Public Policy Department.
Raises sponsorship funds for Public Policy events through the Total Resource Campaign and by recruiting sponsors.
Builds community consensus on public policy issues through partnerships, councils, workshops, media releases and public speeches.
Represents the Chamber and business community during public policy events and serves on boards and councils central to public policy initiatives that impact our community.
Leads and directs the Chamber in maintaining a close working relationship with elected officials.
Works closely with elected officials to build strong public/private partnerships; addresses the priorities detailed in the Chamber’s Strategic Plan, Program of Work, and annual policy agenda.
Coordinates Public Policy Advisory Committee meetings as needed to make decisions on sensitive issues.
Produces items for the Chamber’s e-newsletter as well as messages for Chamber social media.
Researches, plans, and implements the Chamber’s bi-annual InterCity Visit program.
Provides logistical support and planning for Asheville site visits by chambers from other communities.
Provides leadership for the initiatives of the Advocacy and Policy Committee, including creation of a policy agenda.
Provides leadership to plan and implement the Chamber leadership visits to Raleigh (in collaboration with other area chambers of commerce) to advocate the Chamber’s annual policy agenda.
Provides leadership for planning and implementing the annual Elected Officials Reception and the annual Legislative Update events.
Provides leadership and content creation for the quarterly Policy on Tap series, in conjunction with Membership Services staff.
Maintains and enhances relationships with Asheville 5x5 investors, in collaboration with the President and Senior Vice President of Economic Development.
Plans and implements Public Policy Forums and Summits.
Provides leadership on the selection of the Chamber’s annual Excellence in Public Policy award.
Provides support for the success of the Manager of Public Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through Indeed. The application deadline is 5 PM, January 28, 2021.
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree in in Political Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field is preferred. Prior work experience of five years in an industry-related position is preferred.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must be able to effectively communicate and represent the Chamber’s position, programs and services to the public, media, and membership. Knowledge of computers and related software is essential. Requires knowledge of Chamber members, organizational structure, departmental programs and sources of information. Must possess management and organizational skills to coordinate work of subordinate and volunteers as needed, maintain files and records, write, proof and edit copy and compile data to generate reports. Must possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:
Performs duties according to established Chamber guidelines and procedures. Initiative and resourcefulness are used to implement and maintain programs. Applies creative communication strategies to meet the Chamber’s goals.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY:
Responsible for the accuracy of own work and work performed by subordinate. A high level of accuracy is required in all aspect of the position.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Has frequent internal contact with the President, Department Vice Presidents, and department staff. External contact includes frequent calls and meetings with elected officials, community leaders, volunteers, Chamber members, and the media, as appropriate to the topic and at the pleasure of the President. All contacts are for the purpose of exchanging or providing information and require tact, courtesy and professional decorum.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA:
Has access to management discussions and employee files, which are considered confidential and would not be in the Chamber’s best interest to disclose.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL/VISUAL EFFORT:
The degree of concentration ranges from slight to intense based on the work being performed. Position is subject to frequent interruptions that require varied responses. While performing duties of the job, the incumbent is routinely required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arm, talk and hear. Occasional lifting and bending is required. Requires visual acuity, manual dexterity and good eye/hand/foot coordination.
ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a normal office environment. Travel throughout Buncombe County, Western North Carolina and to Raleigh is required.
EXTENT OF SUPERVISION:
Supervises, motivates, evaluates and determines work priorities for subordinate.
