The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking Vice President of Public Policy. This position reports to the Chamber president and directs and promotes the Chamber’s public policy initiatives. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field. Prior work experience of up to 10 years in an industry-related position. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to rrush@ashevillechamber.org. Deadline is May 16th.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides support for the
success of the Manager of Public Policy.
Supports the Chamber’s volunteer Vice Chairman 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.
Is responsible for raising sponsorship funds for Public
Policy events, whether through the Total Resource Campaign or by personally
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 the community’s
enhancement of public policy initiatives.
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, address the
priorities detailed in the Chamber’s Strategic Plan, Program of Work, and
annual legislative agenda.
Coordinates Public Policy Advisory Committee meetings as
needed to make decisions on sensitive public policy 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.
Plans and implements the
Chamber’s bi-annual Business Walk canvass to identify priorities.
Provides leadership for
the initiatives of the Governmental Affairs Task Force, including creation of a
legislative agenda.
Provides leadership to
plan and implement the Chamber leadership visits to Raleigh (in collaboration
with other area chambers of commerce) and Washington to advocate the Chamber’s
annual legislative agenda.
Provides leadership for
planning and implementing the annual Elected Officials Reception and the annual
Legislative Luncheon.
Is responsible for
Asheville 5x5 investor relations in collaboration with the President and the
Economic Development Coalition staff.
Provides leadership for
the initiatives of the Transportation Task Force.
Plans and implements
Public Policy Forums and Summits.
Provides leadership on
the selection of the Chamber’s annual Excellence in Public Policy award.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science,
Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field. Prior work
experience of up to 10 years in an industry-related position.
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
for information. Must possess management and organizational skills to
coordinate work of subordinates and volunteers as needed, maintain files and
logs, 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, subordinates and the general public.
COMPLEXITIY OF DUTIES:
Performs duties according to established Chamber guidelines
and procedures. Initiative and resourcefulness are used to implement and
maintain programs and apply creative communication strategies to meet the
Chamber’s goals.
SUPERVISIONS RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the President.
REPONSIBILTY FOR ACCURACY:
Responsible for the accuracy of work performed by
subordinates. A high level of accuracy is required when preparing
communications material.
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, 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.
EXTENT OF SUPERVISION:
Supervises, motivates, evaluates and determines work
priorities for assigned personnel.
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:
Coordinates and oversees the work of one employee.
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