Specialist, Public Policy and Business Advocacy

Specialist, Public Policy & Business Advocacy - (Lansing based)

The Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit, MI is looking to hire a full-time Public Policy and Business Advocacy Specialist who will serve as a part of the Chamber's Public Policy team in Lansing. Do you have a strong working knowledge of local government and public policy? Do you have excellent interpersonal and professional presentation skills? This position will work to support the Chamber's public policy team and will represent the Chamber's interests in government. This position will be based in Lansing but may require (reimbursed) travel to Detroit. Do you want to work for a nonprofit that offers growth opportunities and the flexibility to work from home ? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive salary of up to $60,000 a year . We provide great benefits , including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer business mileage reimbursement and a hybrid work environment that allows you to work from home. If this sounds like the right nonprofit opportunity for you, apply today.

ABOUT DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER

The Detroit Regional Chamber has been in business for over a century and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. As the voice of business in the Southeast Michigan region, our mission is to create a business-friendly climate and valuable experiences for members. We lead a robust economic development strategy and meet with some of Michigan's most influential audiences at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our nonprofit seeks to help local businesses thrive, and our employees are the best at helping us to reach that goal!

The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for five years. In addition to an inclusive work environment , competitive wages , a diverse benefits package , and a wide array of professional development opportunities , our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS ADVOCACY SPECIALIST

In this position, you play a vital role in the operations of our nonprofit as you will work to support the Public Policy team by creating agendas for weekly meetings, represent the Public Policy team in internal meetings in the Detroit office, develop relevant content for E-news, blogs, analysis and public letters. You will attend political events and fundraisers as a representative of the Chamber. You will work with other Chamber team members, and volunteer Chamber leadership to support functions for the political action committee and assist in planning the annual PAC reception at the Mackinac Policy Conference and the Detroit Policy Conference

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS ADVOCACY SPECIALIST

The person in this position should possesses an interest in government relations and public policy. This position will be based in Lansing but requires (reimbursed) travel to Detroit.

• 1-3 years' experience in administrative, customer service and / or project management
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and professional presentation skills including project and time management
• Exhibit personable demeanor and ability to interact with and provide exceptional customer service to external clients and internal team members at all levels.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and be able to
• Excellent time management, attention to detail / accuracy and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility, to take initiative, to be adaptable and flexible, to use sound judgment, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of social media and digital media platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of political action committee and lobbying rules preferred

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS ADVOCACY SPECIALIST

This position is full-time and typically works Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM . This position will primarily work from our Lansing office however travel to Detroit and some evening responsibilities will be required . There are also opportunities to work from home.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

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